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THE ROLE

A vacancy has arisen for a Head of Security, who will be responsible for managing the Security department, consisting of seven full-time members of staff. The main objective of the role is to ensure the safety of School’s pupils, staff and property.

The Head of Security reports to the Director of Operations who, in turn, reports to the Bursar. The Head of Security will also be expected to liaise with the School’s Senior Management Team on a regular basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

This job description reflects the core activities of the role and is subject to change as the department and the postholder develop. The School expects that the post-holder will recognise this and will adopt a flexible approach to work. The post-holder will also be expected to undertake such other duties within the scope of the role as may be required by their line manager.

Primary duties

▪ Manage the in-house Security team. This comprises a team of five Security Officers and a Grounds Warden. The office is manned from 8am to 12 midnight, with the period of 12 midnight to 8am covered as an on-call duty. The tasks include security patrols, issuing security badges, monitoring fire and security alarms and issuing keys. The Security Office may also operate as a reception point for the School.

▪ Act as line manager to all security staff and be responsible for training, disciplinary issues and agreeing (in conjunction with the HR department) terms and conditions of employment. The Head of Security takes an active part in staff appraisals and is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day health and safety of security staff.

▪ Be responsible for any specialist agency staff. This includes the engagement of dog handlers to search for explosive materials and drugs. From time to time, agency security staff areals employed to cover for illness, holidays etc.

▪ Provide input to emergency planning for critical incidents such as fire, flood, terrorism or kidnapping. The Head of Security is key to the response to such incidents.

▪ Be the School’s main contact with the police and other security agencies, maintaining regular contacting with them and analysing intelligence etc.

▪ Be responisble for enforcing the School’s Visitor policy. This includes supporting the HR department in vetting contracting staff in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education regulations.

▪ Be responsible for securing arrangements at major School events when there are large numbers of visitors, including VIP visitors. This includes liaising with personal protection officers and private security details. The Head of Security must have the skills to ensure that all aspects of security are in place on these occasions.

▪ Take part in the financial planning process including advising on future likely necessary expenditure on security staff and equipment.

▪ In conjunction with the IT department, take a key role in the installation and management of the Schools extensive and growing provision of security systems including CCTV cameras, fire and security alarm systems and access controls.

▪ Be responsible for controlling access to car parks and the system of parking-space allocation.

▪ Attend any relevant meetings including Health & Safety Committee meetings. The post-holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to his/her line manager or the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

This position is subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service in the event of a successful application. Copies of the School’s Code of Practice and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available from the HR team.

Salary Range: £45-51k and bonus

Job Description: To manage the security team within this iconic building within the city.

The Security and Business Continuity Manager is responsible for the effective management of the business continuity strategy and the security team.

They will provide the service in accordance with the agreed contract, policies and procedures of Axis Security and client and in accordance with best industry practice and full compliance and budget with all relevant legal requirements.

Essential Skills Required:

·        Working knowledge of business continuity plans and exercises

·        Experience in managing disaster events

·        Experience of managing successful teams, introducing and leading innovation

·        Managing client experience and expectations

·        Data protection and GDPR knowledge

·        Working experience and knowledge of fire regulations, health and safety regulations

·        Writing and improving processes and procedures

·        Timegate experience, reporting etc

·        Producing high quality reports for the client and Axis

·        Employee appraisals and welfare experience

·        Health and safety qualification Desirable skills required

Desired Skills Required:

·        Have or working towards a security management qualification

·        Be a member of a professional security association example (ASIS, SyI, WCOSP) or willing to join.

Click here to read full details on this vacancy: https://www.security-institute.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Security-and-Business-Continuity-Manager-Role.pdf

To apply, please email [email protected]

 

£32K + £5K ICO Allowance

Defined-benefit pension scheme employer contribution 20.9%

Employer-paid medical cash benefits scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Generous holiday entitlement

A subsidised staff restaurant

Staff Discounts

North West London

The Company:

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work for this iconic organisation as Security Duty Manager Business Continuity. Working as Security Duty Manager you will be responsible for operational security management and business continuity responding to incidents on site in a prompt and professional manner.

The Role:

•         To be the subject matter expert for all business continuity matters.
•         To manage all aspects of Business Continuity supporting the Head of Security and Safety Operations.
•         To coordinate and develop training programmes to improve business continuity awareness at all levels across the site.
•         To maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and service partners.
•         Preparing and delivering Business Continuity (BC) training/exercises.
•         Assisting with the preparation of guidance on BC matters including written materials
•         To manage expenditure within a degree of budget responsibility.
•         As duty security manager produce, cascade and control security plans for major events.
•         Maintaining registers of Business Continuity training and assessments
•         Take the lead in drafting material for Business Continuity Policy.
•         Ensure a comprehensive and effective Business Continuity management system in accordance with ISO 22301.

The Person:

•        Previous experience in a similar role working as a Security / Business Continuity Manager
•         with knowledge of security and emergency procedures and security electronic systems
•         Business Continuity Institute (BCI) Certificate. (or working towards)
•         Knowledge & experience of business continuity management best practice and implementation, producing and implementing policies / procedures.
•         The post holder will work to the operational roster. 
•         The incumbent will be on flexi time and on occasions will be required to work extended hours to cover late events in the BL.
•         The incumbent will be expected to act as the out of hours Security Duty Officer in rotation with other managers.
•         Knowledge and experience of ISO 22301/ISO27031.
• In-depth knowledge of operational security management for large public sites
• Excellent communicating and influencing skills.
•         Front line Security Industry Authority licenses.
• A full UK driving Licence with ability to travel within the UK.

Apply by sending your CV to [email protected] Ref: SDMBC_743

• £30-33k per annum
• Mon-Fri (some evening event management work required)
• London and home-based
• Private BUPA medical insurance
• IT support (laptop, phone, etc.)

Role description

To assist in the management provision of security operations in and around London. Providing man guarding and door supervisors to prestigious locations throughout the city. Sectors include hotels, casinos, stadiums and clubs.

The candidate should be professional, outgoing, compliance driven and willing to go above and beyond to progress as a professional security manager.

Experience at a junior level is required as a manager in security.

Applications to be made to the following email by 12 November 2018: [email protected] (Ref: VacOSM18)

• Chiswick Park, Chiswick, London W4, UK

  Full-time

• Company Description

International SOS is the world’s leading international healthcare, medical assistance and travel security risk services company with over 11,000 employees, led by 1,200 doctors and 200 security specialists. We provide a world class offering for travellers and expatriates. Every single day we are making a difference in people’s lives and able to support them when they need it the most.

The joint venture between International SOS and Control Risks combines the world’s leading medical and security risk specialists. Our combined resources and expertise provide a comprehensive suite of travel risk services for mobile employees.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting a Head of Security Solutions on a permanent contract to join our security team based in Chiswick, London.  Responsible for driving global sales support for all security consulting, training, membership, managed services and other security solutions. The role will also ensure the effective coordination and delivery of security training and consulting and supporting security product innovation in close collaboration with General Manager Product Marketing Security Services and in conjunction with the sales, marketing and product management teams within International SOS and Control Risks.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for driving security GP growth identifying and driving security global best practice in support of membership and Travel Tracker renewals, extension and new business in coordination with International SOS and Control Risks sales teams

Central direction for sales support to security managed services, consulting and training services; delivery, growth, and innovation.

Directly input and proactively support  sales, marketing and product management colleagues within International SOS and Control Risks to:

·         Identify and size market opportunities

·         Actively monitor competitive landscape and implement effective responses

·         Understand customers’ needs and value drivers and ensure that these are reflected in our communications, training and go to market plans

·         Identify opportunities to buy or partner in order to deliver further value

·         Assist in developing client proposals and bid responses for the sales forces

·         Ensure the security managed services, consulting and training services mutually reinforce our value proposition through working closely with the Security Leadership team.

·         Promote and communicate the value of our security services within the regional International SOS and Control Risks sales and marketing teams

Maximising the growth of security GP through the management and direct support of the regional Security Solutions managers

Ensure operational excellence through setting the functional direction and monitoring the performance of the regional travel security services consulting and training delivery to customers

Working with local International SOS Human Resources, set the direction for and monitor the performance of regional networks of external security planning and training delivery consultants

Work with Global Shared Services to ensure smooth delivery of back-end services and approve shared-service out-charges relating to security consulting and training platform

Deliver monthly reporting to the Security Services Leadership team on team objectives and results

Support Sales Directors in the delivery of presentations to clients and positioning security consulting and training as part of an overall Travel Risk Management solution

Support the Regional security teams in the delivery of consulting and training and where required act as a resiliency resource

Ensure global consistency in the provision of managed services, consulting and training services through driving standard processes, content, and sales and marketing collateral and regular monitoring of these services

Contribute to the overall direction of Security Services as part of the leadership team

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

Successful track record in leading customer consulting and/or training teams within a business-to-business professional services company

Proven track record of innovation and delivery of enhancements to customer consulting and training capabilities

Extensive experience of online, remote and face-to-face consulting and training delivery technologies and techniques

Proven experience in business – to – business service delivery

Demonstrable success in an international environment with an appreciation for multi-cultural sensitivities

Experience in government, military, intelligence or corporate security

Extensive global travel and long-term work experience in multiple countries

Required Qualifications

Educated to degree level or equivalent

 

Postgraduate education desirable

1.1      To manage and maximise opportunities with an existing mature account portfolio ensuring growth opportunities are identified and delivered, and customer satisfaction, device usage and contract retention rates are high.

£35,000 o.t.e. £50,000

oProspect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business.

oCold call as appropriate within your market or geographic area to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities. * Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network.

oIdentify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organization.

oResearch and build relationships with new clients.

oSet up meetings between client decision makers and company’s practice leaders/Principals.

oPlan approaches and pitches.

oParticipate in pricing the solution/service.

 

£45,000 + commission + car

Job Description

We are currently recruiting a Security Specialist on a permanent contract to join our security team based in Chiswick Park, London. This is an excellent security position; working for the world’s leading medical and travel security assistance company.

This position will be responsible for the day to day delivery of high-quality security assessments and advice to travellers, international assignees and corporate travel risk managers. The individual will work as part of a 24/7 team providing travel security advice to clients and supporting client situational awareness by scanning for, reporting and escalating developing travel security issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery of best-in-class bespoke verbal and written travel security assessments and briefings;
• Collect, analyse and disseminate security or disruption issues affecting business travellers;
• Maintain awareness of the regional security environment through detailed research and engagement with regional contacts;
• Advise and monitor clients travelling in complex working environments;
• Support security consultancy tasks;
• Understand all current events affecting regional/global business travel and provide travel advice and briefs to clients;
• As required, conduct travel to priority countries to assess current situations and develop local information and assistance capabilities to further support clients.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Interest in international affairs and the global security environment
• Degree level qualification in politics, international relations or related subject or work experience
• Experience in writing for senior management and business decision-makers
• Knowledge of the political and security context of West, Central and Northern Africa
• Ability to analyse issues and explain complex situations to a non-expert
• Liaison and communication skills
• International experience (work and personal)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work outside of normal duty hours
• Fluency in English
• Foreign travel to Africa desirable
• Advanced professional proficiency in French and/or one other language preferred

Technology ( Western Europe)

Annual Base salary GBP 68 000/-

2% pension contribution, car allowance GBP 6000 & medical insurance contribution

Our client, a well-established Global Risk Consultancy and Security Technology Group is seeking to hire a smart energetic individual who will be responsible for delivering the Sales and Business Development Strategy for their Technology Division product lines in Western Europe. He/ She will develop and drive growth in Western Europe by building the customer base, increasing competitor and market knowledge and expertise throughout the operation. He/She will also be responsible for identifying and managing channel and partner selection.

The Role

• Develop regional sales and marketing plans consistent with the firm’s strategy and annual budget objectives
• Work in cooperation with the Global Sales & Marketing Director (GSMD) to finalise annual sales targets and associated marketing and support plans
• Implement local sales, marketing and activities and recruitment plans as defined in the annual budgets
• Report monthly to the GSMD on progress against the annual plans, and sales against the monthly budgets
• Ensure all local sales activities, including quotations are fully compliant with the Group’s technology division processes, procedures and policies
• All quotations and designs are technically reviewed by technical support for technical compliance and are in compliance with company policies in terms of discounts and terms, and variations are reviewed and approved by the GSMD.
• All correspondence issued on behalf of the company is maintained within the company records database for easy future retrieval as may be needed by management or auditors.
• Sales opportunities are regularly maintained and kept up to date including quotations uploaded under the defined opportunity in the company’s CRM
• Apply a risk management process to identify and address risks (including strategic, operational and financial risks) with appropriate management
• Assist with identifying strategic alliances and other business ventures
• Lead specific external collaborations and partnerships as agreed with the GSMD or other senior management team members
• Define and work with the COO to obtain and maintain product certifications required by the marketplace .

The Person

• Graduate qualification, ideally in a technology or sales discipline
• At least 10 years’ experience occupying a business development and sales role, coupled with a proven track record of achieving targets in a sales / business development role in a global environment, ideally in the technology or service sector.
• Previous experience in the security sector, PIDS and access control experience is desirable
• Strong leadership capabilities coupled with strategic business development acumen and customer service skills and ethos.
• Exceptional communications skills with an excellent command of English (fluent).
• Additional language skills are a benefit – German, Dutch, French would be an added preference
• Preferably an existing network of consultants, installers and integrators in the region.

Interested candidates, please submit an updated CV to [email protected]

Dubai based: USD 120 – 150K + incentives

Our client, a well-established Global market leader of risk management services and technologies is looking for a global leader to expand their cyber consultancy capability and also take on the role of Global Network Solutions Manager for the Group’s Network Physical Security (NPS) products.

The ideal candidate will act in a business development capacity, driving strategic partnerships for both Cyber Consulting and NPS. The candidate will have a strong professional network within the cyber & network physical security products markets and be able to lead the growth of the consultancy pipeline, assist the company in prioritising business opportunities and participate in activities that support the company’s long term strategic plans.

The Role

Cyber Consulting

• Develop the market for cyber security consultancy services, primarily across the military and intelligence communities, financial, utilities and transportation sector organisations, through the identification of strategic alliances, development of effective client relationships and championing the service within the industry groups
• Delivering a portfolio of cyber-related engagements across our business, including effective team leadership during client engagements and working seamlessly and collaboratively with colleagues in other parts of the Group.
• Contributing to the development of the service by identifying opportunities for improving the value of our services provided to clients.
• Capturing and enhancing intellectual property and “know how” through engagements with clients and awareness of the cyber marketplace.
• Leading the development and implementation of existing and new market propositions collaborating closely with appropriate colleagues throughout the Group.
• Contributing to the latest thought-leadership and industry research relating to cyber security and organisational crisis and response management to cyber issues.
• Represent the Firm at exhibitions, conferences and seminars
• Develop global sales and marketing plans consistent with the Group’s  strategy and annual budget objective.
• Project focus on key sector clients, from sales and marketing through to defining key functional processes.
• Understanding and anticipating client needs based on a strong understanding of sector specific requirements

Network Physical Security

• Identify and prioritize the easily accessible  market segments that will most highly value the Group’s  Network Physical Security (NPS) solutions. Develop a network of potential partners and end-users and assess the potential for  the Group’s network security products.
• Identify the size of each market segment, provide input to pricing and marketing strategies, estimate potential sales and identify market and distribution channels.
• Working with the COO to define required certification and product features.
• Recommend promotional initiatives & publicity strategies relevant to the product so as to raise the awareness and appreciation of the Group’s physical network security products.
• Initiate, develop and manage strategic business arrangements to ensure the timely and profitable commercialization of the Group’s products and technology packages into the NPS market.
• Define long term dedicated NPS sales and business development dedicated resources and manage these resources.
• Influence indirect sales and technical resources to achieve sales programs with optimum efficiency.
• Support, when required, specific sales opportunities with the responsible sales staff and regional managers.
• Participate in Product Development product reviews and Project teams as required.
• Conduct market research with network contacts to identify and define desirable product features.

Others

• Prepare proposals, reports and related correspondence, in accordance with company guidelines.
• Report monthly to the GSMD on progress against the annual plans, and sales against the monthly budgets.
• Ensure all local sales activities, including quotations are fully compliant with the Group’s  processes, procedures and policies.
• Sales opportunities are regularly maintained and kept up to date, including quotations uploaded under the defined opportunity in the company’s CRM.
• Lead specific external collaborations and partnerships as agreed with the GSMD or other senior management team members.

The Person

• Extensive Cyber Security experience either within the Public Sector or, ideally within a major consultancy/NPS fir s with key sector clients
• At least 10 years broad range of security experience though with a distinct specialism in at least one area, e.g. cyber strategy, security target operating models, security transformation programmes, security change initiatives, security technologies (such as information protection, firewall rule set review, network segregation etc), privacy, security standards such as ISF, ISO, SANS etc.
• Certifications such as CCP, CISSP, CISM, CCNP, CIPP/E preferred
• Excellent commercial awareness and business acumen, including specifically a good understanding of cyber risk to both business processes and supporting technology.
• Great interpersonal skills and experience of developing effective, long-lasting client relationships, either as a consultant or demonstration of significant influencing abilities within an organisation and demonstrable ability to solve complex problems objectively, using an appropriate combination of analysis, experience and judgement.
• An ability to demonstrate and articulate your competency in: GDPR and other data security regulations, data protection and privacy, ability to demonstrate understanding of previous, current and future threats along with appropriate mitigation
• Delivery of high quality complex projects including effective programme, project, financial and people management.
• Ability to take complex analysis and to present and communicate it in a concise and clear manner, appropriately tailored to people from a very wide range of cultures, technical backgrounds and seniorities
• Ability to take complex analysis and to present and communicate it in a concise and clear manner, appropriately tailored to people from a very wide range of cultures, technical backgrounds and seniorities
• Self-confidence/enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities.

Interested candidates, please submit an updated CV to [email protected]