David Bilson provides security management consultancy delivering solutions in the museum, heritage and cultural sector, to deliver expert services and management studies, investigation of security vulnerabilities and solutions to resolve them.

• Collection Security and Protection – protective security of collections and archives, exhibitions and displays, including the movement of object loans and air cargo

• Security management studies - organisation and operational reviews and audits

• Operations leadership - visitor facing services and professional security services for major museums and galleries

• Security strategy frameworks - development and implementation of security frameworks, policies, standards and procedures across organisations

• Investigation – security related events against collections and identifying organisation learning from them

His advice is based upon substantial professional experience and senior leadership positions in the sector, including:

• Head of Visitor and Security Services at the British Museum for thirteen years

• Command and head of department positions as chief superintendent in the Metropolitan Police

• Accredited Certified Protection Professional (CPP) by ASIS International and

• A Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA)

He is a member of :

Register of Independent Security Consultants
Museum Association
Association of Security Consultants
ASIS International