View Vacancy - SRR/ SRJ - Post Security Manager B3(L)

The British Embassy in Riyadh and the British Consulate General in Jeddah has a vacancy for two (2) Post Security Managers to be based in Riyadh and in Jeddah.

The jobholders will be responsible to the Regional Overseas Security Manager (ROSM) for the physical and protective security of the safety and security of staff and families at the British Embassy/ Consulate General and properties on the Estate. The role will involve the management of an established and capable team. You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to give clear, concise advice on a range of security topics, commensurate with their position, as per policy and procedure. This role is open to both male and female candidates.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Management of a Security Team who are responsible for security checks, including physical searches of personnel and vehicles; monitoring of CCTV; operating UHF radio network; patrolling; and security regulations.
• Management of Security Team shift roster. Ensure that guard schedules and rosters are accurate and submitted in a timely manner. Management of learning and development of the Security Team.
• Conduct regular reviews of security policy and recommend amendments or updates to the ROSM.
• Management of security equipment to include inventory checks, planned maintenance and testing schedules, and correct use or deployment of the equipment.
• Local staff clearance - Conduct all local staff security vetting/ clearances, ensuring all mandatory checks are completed in line with FCO guidance and policy, liaising with UK Security Vetting/ ROSM/ Post Security Officer (PSO) and Personnel Security Team, and storing records appropriately.
• Residential property security surveys - Review and maintain the physical security of the Estate, identifying and dealing with issues quickly and effectively.
• Management of security exercises, drills and alarm tests. Ensure that regular security incident drills are conducted and that all staff are adequately briefed on procedures.
• Regular written and oral communication to staff on security issues and providing all stakeholders with relevant, quick, and well-calibrated advice, escalating issues of concern accordingly.
• Assisting on visits and events, including occasional field deployments.
• Build and maintain strong and effective networks and relationships with key contacts outside of the Embassy/ Consulate General with a particular focus on other diplomatic missions, security professionals, and security organisations. Liaise with diplomatic and local police on protective security issues.
• Dealing with members of the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Reacting to incidents and issues in a calm, disciplined manner as part of a team, including exercises and learning and development to understand policy and procedures.
• Other relevant tasks as detailed by the ROSM, including participating in the Embassy’s/ Consulate General’s emergency planning and any response to a crisis.

Key competencies required:

• Leading and Communicating - Leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. Managing and engaging with people with honesty and integrity, and upholding the reputation of the organisation.
• Delivering at Pace - Focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. Working to agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way. Providing the focus and energy to drive activities forward through others and encourage staff to perform effectively during challenging and changing times.
• Managing a Quality Service - Being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements. Effectively planning, organising, and managing time and activities to deliver a high quality and efficient service, applying programme and project management approaches to support service delivery.
• Making Effective Decisions - Showing clarity of thought, setting priorities, analysing and using evidence to evaluate options before arriving at well-reasoned, justifiable decisions. Creating evidence-based strategies, evaluating options, impacts, risks, and solutions; maximising return while minimising risk and balancing social, political, financial, economic and environmental considerations to provide sustainable outcomes.

• Previous work experience in a police, military, or commercial or diplomatic security background for a minimum of three years and with checkable references.
• Knowledge of security policy and procedures.
• Ability to think rationally and take decisive action when under pressure and during challenging situations.
• Team player who is capable of working on their own initiative and manage others
• Excellent event planning and management skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Ability to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely.
• Collaborative approach to colleague and stakeholder partnerships. Ability to maintain a range of contacts to build effective working relationships.
• Local geographical knowledge.
• Strong IT skills and literacy in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).