A learning hub built for the people of ASEL. Every programme maps directly to our four Cornerstones — and every Cornerstone is mapped to a recognised qualification pathway.
One outstanding ASEL employee, every year. Fully funded. Open to every role, every grade, every location. Applications close 30 April.
The Cornerstones are the behavioural pillars that define how we work, lead, and grow at ASEL. They sit at the heart of our Competency Standard and our Leadership Standard — and at the heart of every programme we run.
The drive to achieve, to innovate, and to keep our division one step ahead of the market.
Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do — and influencing with integrity throughout.
Working together across ASEL — and with partner companies — in pursuit of shared goals.
Realising the full potential of every employee through coaching, development and clear performance.
An annual investment in a single outstanding ASEL employee — featuring a fully-funded month at the Argenbright Group's Atlanta headquarters, a sponsored qualification, and a 12-month executive mentor on return.
Every Cornerstones programme is built around a single competency or leadership standard — and stacked to a recognised UK qualification pathway. From security operative to senior leader, there is a route for everyone.
Every programme is designed around a single competency or leadership standard. Use the filters to find the right pathway for you — by Cornerstone or by tier.
The full course catalogue maps every Cornerstones programme to a recognised UK qualification — CIPD, CMI, ILM, APM, AAT, and the IfATE apprenticeship standards. Speak to the Academy for the right pathway for you.
Awarded once a year to a single member of the ASEL workforce — regardless of role, location or grade — who has most outstandingly embodied the four Cornerstones in their daily work.
There is no investment that pays back like investing in one outstanding person. Whether you have been with us for one year or twenty, whether you stand on a gate at midnight or sit in a boardroom at noon — this is for you.
The Chairman's Scholarship is a substantial investment by the Group in one individual. Every element of the award is funded directly by the Chairman's office — there is no cost to the scholar.
The Atlanta exchange is bespoke to each scholar's personal development plan, but the underlying structure is the same: one week given the lead focus of each Cornerstone, exposure to senior leaders on both sides of the Atlantic, and a final proposal back to the Argenbright leadership team.
The scholarship is deliberately open — outstanding behaviour exists at every level of ASEL, and the award is designed to recognise it wherever it is found.
Submit your nomination via the application portal, with line-manager endorsement. Successful candidates announced at the September annual conference.
Self-nomination and line-manager nomination are weighted equally. Confidentiality is absolute. The Academy faculty runs a monthly drop-in clinic for anyone who would like support with their application.
The process is the same whether you nominate yourself or a colleague.
The application form is available on the Academy portal or by emailing scholarship@asel.co.uk.
A 500-word personal statement, four 250-word Cornerstones examples, line-manager endorsement, and a 250-word statement of intent for the Atlanta exchange.
Submit by email to scholarship@asel.co.uk with line-manager endorsement attached. Acknowledgement within 5 working days.
Selection takes time. While you wait, keep doing what got you nominated — and tell the Academy if there are further Cornerstones courses you would like to take.
A short form for anyone considering applying for this year's award. Information used solely by the Academy to support your application — never shared with the Selection Panel.
The Argenbright Academy was founded with a clear vision: to serve as a transformative hub for personal and professional growth within ASEL. Every programme is anchored in our Cornerstones — the behaviours that define how we work, lead, and grow.
The Argenbright Academy exists to equip every ASEL employee with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in a rapidly changing world. We offer industry-leading training programmes, partner with recognised awarding bodies, and create a culture of lifelong learning so that our team meets challenges head-on and exceeds expectations.
The Academy serves the whole workforce — from security operatives to senior leaders — with development pathways that scale with each person's ambition. Every course in our catalogue maps to one of the four Cornerstones, and every Cornerstone can be stacked toward a recognised qualification.
Our vision is to cultivate a workforce that is prepared for the future — ready to adapt, innovate and lead; engaged and empowered — confident in their abilities and aligned with our Cornerstones; and driven by excellence — dedicated to delivering unparalleled value to clients and setting new benchmarks for operational success.
Through The Argenbright Academy, we aim not only to uplift our team but to reinforce ASEL's position as a trusted leader in the industry, setting the standard for innovation, quality, and service.
Twenty-plus years of HR leadership, with a track record of building high-performing teams, implementing leadership development programmes, and navigating complex organisational change. Lisa is the Academy's executive sponsor and the visible champion of the Cornerstones across the Group.
Strategic HR Business Partner with deep expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, and organisational development. Ishara plays a central role in supporting ASEL's HR strategy and connecting Academy programmes to live appraisal conversations.