institute of hotel security management

institute of hotel security management

institute of hotel security management

How to become a member

Step 2

Submit your application form to the IHSM.

Step 3

If your request is approved by the IHSM committee, your application will be presented and a vote passed to all full members during the next IHSM meeting.

Step 4

On successful enrolment you will then receive the appropriate membership benefits from the Institute of Hotel Security Management.

Full Membership

Annual Membership fee: £90.00

Full Membership is restricted to those responsible for the management of security within the hotel and catering industry. 

An applicant will be required to show that they are in full time employment with a Hotel, Group of Hotels or Catering Company and are responsible for the security operation.  Persons employed on a part time basis, or as consultants, or in some other advisory capacity are eligible for full membership unless the circumstances dictate that there is a conflict with the Institute or any of its members.

An applicant who is employed by a Contract Security Company but is responsible for security within a Hotel, Group of Hotels or Catering Company are also eligible for full membership.

This includes:
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Associate Membership

Annual Membership fee: £45.00
(fee waived for UK Law enforcement)

Associate Members are subject to the same rules as Full members but have no voting rights. 

The transmission of the IHSM monthly minutes and similar correspondence to associate members outside of the United Kingdom shall be at the Chairman’s and Secretary’s discretion.

Associate Young Person membership

Annual Membership fee: £40.00

The Associate YP membership is one way in which IHSM is working to support career aspirations of young professionals and to motivate those who may otherwise not engage towards career goals. It requires that the applicant meets a certain criteria and must always be wholly supported by the direct line report (IHSM Member).

Upon promotion to a Security Management position i.e. Head of Dept or Assistant / Deputy the applicant will be eligible for a FULL IHSM Membership.

  
 Benefits:

  • Receipt of alerts / crime reduction circulations
  • Access to IHSM website
  • Speaking opportunities at regular IHSM meetings
  • Receive mentoring / career development guidance and support
  • Opportunity to join adhoc member social engagement and networking events

Criterias:

This includes:

Partnership Membership

Annual Membership fee: £45.00

The IHSM also extends an offer of Partnership level membership. This may include but not limited to: General Managers, Operations Managers, Managing Directors (or suitable person(s) as delegated) of hotels within the UK.  Partnership members are subject to the same rules as Associate Members but may not  attend regular meetings without prior committee approval.) The transmission of the IHSM monthly minutes and similar correspondence to associate members outside of the United Kingdom shall be at the Chairman’s and Secretary’s discretion.  

Additional Membership Benefits

The IHSM also offers additional benefits such as:
Access to bespoke security events
Great networking opportunities
Knowledge and best practice information exchange

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