SME News Q4 2025/ 16 Fire & Security Services MD of the Year 2025: Stephen Taylor Comprising a unique group of security specialists, spearheaded by award-winning MD Stephen Taylor, Frocester Group delivers its unique blend of services across the commercial, industrial, and private sectors alike. The Group consists of Frocester Security, Frocester Fire, and Frocester Gates and Barriers, three divisions united under the common aim of leveraging industry-leading experience to deliver every project to the highest standards. We had the pleasure of catching up with Stephen on the back of his recognition for more on his career and role within the Group. Whether they are working flexibly across individual projects relating to either security, fire, or gates/barriers, or together as an aligned and integrated team, the experts behind the multifaceted Frocester Group go above and beyond in the pursuit of safety for their clients. This dedication has resulted in the Frocester Group today serving a range of sectors – from retailers and sports brands through to commercial real estate and residential property companies alike – all of which are afforded its complete, 24/7 service. Guided by the values of trust, collaboration, attention to detail, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Frocester Group works towards both its mission of solving fire and security problems and its purpose of protecting people and the planet on a daily basis. Most recently, this has been seen through a host of projects for the likes of a Nike store in Manchester Arndale, Côte Brasserie at Heathrow Airport, a new designer outlet in the Cotswolds, and a private residence in Mayfair, all to name just a few. Each project has been greatly received. For Managing Director Stephen Taylor, the success experienced by the Group over the last seven years starts and ends with its team – a team he has played an invaluable role in building. Procuring great talent and devising equally exceptional solutions is nothing new for Stephen, who has been working in this space now for almost 30 years. Whether he was managing security for Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions or serving as the Scutum UK’s Sales Director, Stephen has always put in 110% across his career. His tenure with Frocester Group has been no different, with the blend of exceptional leadership and an innovative vision he brings to the table fuelling the expansion of the company into the leading UK provider of fire and security solutions. This has been achieved as a result of combining cutting-edge technology and impeccable customer service with the unwavering commitment to safety nurtured across the Group’s ranks – stemming from a series of strategic initiatives and a relentless focus on driving innovation. “We work nationally and internationally, with engineers all over the country. Our aim is eventually to have an engineer within 45 minutes of everywhere in the UK.” Across his ongoing pursuit of ensuring the Group remains at the forefront of both the advanced fire detection and security systems industries, Stephen has hit a number of milestones – chief amongst them being bringing a wide range of clients into the fold, such as John Lewis, Lululemon, and even the Wimbledon Championships. More than his ability to simply get these clients, Stephen’s distinction lies in his track record of retaining them, thanks to an emphasis on bespoke services and strengthening relationships. Beyond his inclusive leadership style, investment in training, and fostering of a closely collaborative work environment, Stephen’s strengths as a managing director can be seen through his advocacy for an overhaul of industry standards and safety regulations, with his dedication to setting a new benchmark for rigour in this industry ensuring that the Group will never settle for anything but the very best. It is with this in mind that Stephen shared with us the next steps for Frocester Group as we move into 2026 and beyond. Essentially, these aims entail striking a balance between strengthening everything the Group already has – its teams, its solutions, etc. – and expanding to further its reach and uphold its reputation as an innovator. Specifically, Stephen is looking to bring in more apprentices and younger talent, nurturing them to create the next generation of security specialists. This also feeds into a wider focus on the community, something the Group explores further through several charity events designed to bolster the value added at every turn. With Stephen Taylor being recognised as the Fire & Security Services MD of the Year 2025 in this feature, it is important to recognise that this award is not just a reflection of him, but Frocester Group more broadly. More information on the services provided by these security specialists can be found at their website, the link to which is down below. Contact: Stephen Taylor Company: Frocester Security Web Address: https://frocestergroup.co.uk/
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