About Us

 
Why choose Sphere 

Sphere has the advantage of having the best specialist skills and experience within their field that would be hard to find anywhere else. Our team work nationally and internationally providing a range of elite specialties including a vast knowledge of close protection, firearms, intensive counter terrorism training plus more. These skills and attributes are put to use when working on any specialist tasks covered around the world. Sphere is not only highly sought after to provide their skills for complex tasks that require an advanced skill set but also the teams hard working professional ethic. 

Our team members are carefully selected based upon their proven advanced skills, knowledge, mind set and experience within the field ensuring that we can provide the highest standard of protection and security to the task at hand. We provide individuals or teams for one off events or for ongoing tasks that require a specialist level of management, for example this could be due to high risk events or high risk clients. 

We are an experienced Security Consultancy with a demonstrated history of working in Crisis Management, Intelligence Analysis, Counter Terrorism, Close Protection, Physical Security, and Personal Security. Providing a full spectrum of risk solutions to identify, mitigate and manage incidents to a UK and International client base for over 25 years.
 

Background of Founder - Chief Instructor - Peter Ellis.
 
Peter is a senior level Close Protection Operative and Risk Management consultant known for his tireless work ethic, expertise and professionalism. He utilizes his experience and skill sets as a Close Protection Operative (Bodyguard) and Security Consultant for Government Agencies, Public Agencies, Corporate CEO's, Foreign Royalty and Media. Peter has three decades of experience in the security industry in areas such as Security Consultant, Close Protection and Risk Management.                 He is also a subject matter expert and professional instructor in several fields including Close Protection, Conflict Management, Physical  Intervention, Martial Arts and Close Quarter Combat.

• Close Protection Operative (SIA Licenced)
• Security Consultant 
• Special Contingency Consultant (Kidnap & Ransom)
• Close Protection Instructor approved and certified 
• Black Belt 9th Dan Black Belt – Grand Master Grade- Sphere Combat 
• Black Sash 8th Degree Black Sash - Master Grade - Kung Fu 
• Black Belt 2nd Degree Black Belt -Instructor - Krav Maga
• Black Belt 1st Degree Black Belt -in Military Martial Arts - UCCA
• Founder - Head of Close Quarter Combat training for Sphere Combat Systems (Self Employed)
• Head of Combat training for the International Close Protection Training Association (Self Employed)
• Registered Self Protection Instructor
• Registered & Certified Firearms Instructor
• SABER – Strategic Anti-Blade Engagement Reaction - Instructor(USA)
• STGDT – Strategic Leo Guardian Defensive Tactics - Instructor(USA)
• STEBS – Strategic Techniques for Expandable Baton - Instructor(USA)
• STRAWS – Strategic Techniques for the Release of Aerosol Weapons - Instructor(USA)
• STACHS – Strategic Techniques for Applying Handcuffs- Instructor(USA)
• Level 2 Award CPO (Top Up Qualification)- Physical Intervention for CP - HABC
• City & Guilds 7302/03 Diploma in Delivering Learning-Certificated
• City & Guilds 7307 Adult & Further Education Teaching - Certificated
• City & Guilds Level 3 1886 Certificate Delivery of Conflict Management
• City & Guilds Level 2 1884 Certificate in Conflict Management
• Level 3 Award AUPPA - Principles&Practice of Assessment (RQF)
• Level 4 Award AUIQA - Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Process & Practice (RQF)
• Level 3 Award First Aid at Work (RQF)
• First Aid Instructor 
• HABC Level 3 Award in Health & Safety in the workplace - Certificated
• Fire Risk Assessment - Fire Safety-Instructor - Certificated
• Wilderness Survival Instructor
• International Tactical Authority Committee Member

                                                Some history and information omitted due to operational security.