About Capricorn Security

Billy Robinson

Responsible for overseeing the Capricorn group strategic, performance and financial operations.

With a passion for innovation, growth and delivering high quality services with a key focus on client relationships. Focusing on a strategy of collaboration to maximise on revenue growth through the sales and marketing of our services, whilst ensuring the service excellence to our clients.

With over 25 years in the industry, Billy has grown the Capricorn group significantly. Success is best delivered through trust and integrity the most important values that he drives every day. Billy has an in-depth understanding of compliance and the security industry, He is an IPSA member and has been recognised as the chairman of the GW3 BS 7960 where he uses his expertise to consult on Door supervision. He holds a dual license and works regularly on Close Protection operations where he has built an outstanding reputation and is one of the leading CP operatives in the North of England.

Billy supports many charities and has a passion for supporting the local community, with social values being one of the Core Values of The Capricorn group.

What do you do in your spare time?

Being a lifelong MCFC fan I love to watch the blues and spend time with my wife and 12 year old twins, also partial to the local pub!

Dolton Adams

Dolton is responsible for the media production operations, and manages a large team, to deliver bespoke specialised TV and media security.

He takes a proactive approach to managing all operational issues, liaising with location and unit managers on a daily basis to ensure all their needs are being met, and to make sure Capricorn is delivering the best possible service to our clients.

Dolton has 25 years in the security industry, holds a dual licence and continues to work in Close Protection.

What do you do in your spare time?

Spending time with my 4 children, partner and family, the gym and cross fit are a passion and after that, eating and having a rum and coke!

Laura Robinson

Laura is a highly skilled education director with a breadth of knowledge spanning over 20 years’ in the training and employability sector within further education. A specialist in curriculum planning, funding, learner outcomes and delivering an outstanding education provision.

Responsible for the strategic growth of the training centre, innovative curriculum design and the learning and development for the Capricorn group.

Previous consultancy roles include qualification development expert for a number of awarding bodies and a technical academic writer. Laura has seen significant growth in the training centre from 2021 and is excited to see the continued growth and the development of our team.

What do you do in your spare time?

Relaxing weekends with my husband and 12 year old twins who keep me super busy! Much needed spa breaks, running and keeping fit and trying to find the time for holidays!

Scott Webb

Overseeing the Recruitment, onboarding and vetting process.

Working closely with all business management to support the company’s recruitment needs. Representing the company as Green Champion to oversee renewable energy and environmental responsibilities.

With over 25 years experience in corporate hospitality and facilities management roles I have a wealth of knowledge of staff and customer service expectations. I am passionate about equal opportunities and dignity at work.

What do you do in your spare time?

TBC.

Cassie Smith

Cassie is Tanveer’s right hand woman in the TV, film and media department, providing essential support which includes overseeing all scheduling of media productions and contracts and ensuring staffing levels are maintained.

Cassie looks after staff inductions and training, carries out weekly site/client visits to maintain and expand relationships and helps introduce new business leads. She also oversees Media staff holidays/payroll and time sheets. Cassie has been a part of the Capricorn family for over 10 years, and has worked across all areas of the business, and has been a big part of the growth of the group.

What do you do in your spare time?

My 3-year-old daughter keeps me busy and I love having time with her and making new memories, I also love to have some down time to socialise with my friends, with eating out being a favourite of mine at the weekend.

Tanveer Hussain

Tanveer oversees media production operations across Greater Manchester and Yorkshire, managing a large team who work to keep crews, cast and locations safe for numerous productions, including many for Netflix, the BBC, ITV Studios and Marvel.

He has been with Capricorn Security for three years, initially as Productions Manager, but was recently promoted to Media Operations Manager.

Before joining the security industry, Tanveer enjoyed a successful 14-year career as a qualified accountant.

Outside of work?

Tanveer enjoys spending quality time with his 12-year-old daughter, exploring new destinations through travel, and keeping sharp with his love for karate.

Paul Taylor

With over 15 years’ experience in security compliance within the Aviation and Private Security Industries – specialise in measuring full group compliance – monitoring quality and risk within the business.

Ensuring the company continues to ascertain both SIA ACS and ISO accreditations – Business writing and reporting. Also looks after the HR systems in tandem with out HR Consultants.

What do you do in your spare time?

Chaotic, action packed weekends with my wife and two sport mad boys. Like to stay fit by running and circuit training. Partial to the odd gallon of cider!

Diane

Diane is responsible for the finances for the Capricorn Security Group.

Managing a finance team responsibilities include, preparing monthly accounts, VAT returns and seeing the overall finances of the business are robust. Diane has worked for 20 years in finance and has brought experience in managing a complex business model.

What do you do in your spare time?

Going to the gym and spending time with her husband and daughter.

Brad Wharton

A wealth of experience specialising in security  installations.

Capricorn Security Installations Ltd is an established Company with Brad Wharton, Company Director and his team of engineers and office administration having over 40 years of experience in the Security Industry. Brad has worked his way through the industry from an apprentice leaving school to acquiring his own Company.

We specialise in Intruder, Fire, CCTV and Door Access systems, we are accredited by SSAIB which forms part of our commitment to the highest quality of customer care and service delivery, we are competent in the design, installation, commissioning and monitoring/maintenance of all electronic security systems, we pride ourselves in offering competitive quotations and aim to provide a professional and personal relationship with all our customers, delivering peace of mind through quality systems and expert customer care.

Deborah Wharton

Daniel Burnley

Daniel is responsible for the Internal Quality Assurance for Capricorn’s training division which includes overseeing and verifying the assessment decisions of all our Trainers/Assessors who deliver our programmes.

He ensures that we maintain compliance and high standards. In addition, some of the courses he teaches are Employability, First Aid, Spectator safety along with ad hoc courses he has developed for our staff and clients. 

Outside of work

Daniel likes to spend time with family and friends, goes to the gym, and has a keen interest in Martial Arts.

Furqan Liaqat

With over 12 years’ of experience in various corporate management roles. Mr. Furqan is responsible for the smooth running of the Capricorn’s training business operations, starting from supporting learners in booking relevant training courses till the end of its successful completion.

He assists trainers with any administration requirements and keeps detailed IQA and CPD records. Mr. Furqan has done his master’s in Business Analytics from the University of Essex. He is a person of dedication and perseverance and likes to complete his work with full motivation.

What do you do in your spare time?

Love to explore and travel to new places. Passion in gardening, painting abstract art, working with tools and feeling pride in repairing broken items, reusing and recycling stuff and plenty more! Likes to stay healthy with daily morning exercise, eating good food and most important thing, sparing sometime to remember God.

Phil Moulton

Phil has supported Capricorn over the last 10 months delivering close protection and physical intervention courses, and as part of this has written a new methodology for PI, which will be recognised nationally.

His history is 30 years in close protection, where he ran a large company with more than 300 staff. He was also in charge of the England National football team’s security for 10 years.

Outside of work

Phil’s a busy man, he has trained in karate since 1970 and has written three books, one of them was best seller on Amazon.

Graeme Davies

Martin Furey

Martin is responsible for the recruitment of all new staff at Capricorn Security, which includes conducting interviews, organising screening and vetting, engaging with job centres and other work providers across the North West and Yorkshire to get people into work.

He attends numerous job fairs along with making sure all vacancies are up to date online, and deals with the onboarding and exiting of staff members, which he eloquently describes as “Hiring, firing and perspiring.”

What do you do in your spare time?

Martin’s response to this “I’ll let you know if I ever get any!”