View Vacancy - DEPUTY SENIOR SECURITY MANAGER

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Security

Main purpose of job:

To line manage and oversee 2 x A1 members of the Security department, (Security Admin Officers) who are directly responsible for office admin, BHC ID’s and daily access  of visitors / guests in Diplomatic Enclave. Work with the Deputy Overseas Security manager in overseeing the security guarding contract to the British High Commission through close liaison and cooperation with the contracted company.  Currently this manpower stands at circa 450 men.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Ensure that all logs paperwork and messaging to Guards is carried in a timely and professional manner.
  • Monitor the performance of the provider noting any discrepancies to the DOSM for further action as soon as they are apparent. 
  • Request additional manpower for events billing the department responsible where appropriate.
  • Randomly check properties and shifts throughout the month to independently verify contract compliance.
  • Keep records of all correspondence to the provider for discussion at the monthly KPI meeting.
  • Ensure all PO’s are completed and followed up in line with FCO regulations
  • Ensure Guards radio network is operational and organise random radio checks
  • Liaise with house occupants to ensure safe batteries are working and that safes are functional.
  • Work with the provider to ensure all alarms are functioning correctly and randomly test at least two houses per month noting response times.
  • Cover duties of SSM when he is absent on leave/sick.
  • Any other Task Assigned by the Line Manager and OSM/SSM.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):  2 x SAO and 450 guards.

  • Bachelors
  • Previous experience working for a disciplined organisation, armed services, police or at least 3 years experience in liaison and security management.
  • Driving Licence
  • Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • Organisational & Time Management skills 

Skilled IT worker

1 August 2017
Executive Officer (EO)
Permanent
South Asia & Afghanistan
Pakistan
Islamabad
British High Commission
1
PKR
116562
31 August 2017

For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Local Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.

For other than BHC candidates, salary will be ­­­­­­PKR 116,562 per month. 

The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance. 

Around half of our work force is women.  We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. 

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has anywhere across the globe.  We are aiming to make it the best.

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

Learning and development opportunities are in line with FCO policy augmented by specific role related training where appropriate.

Important Information:

  • Any candidate will have to be cleared through the Police and FCO vetting checks prior to taking up the appointment.
  • Appointment is subject to medical.

TO APPLY

Please note applications without (a), (b) and (c) will not be considered.

(a) Complete the Online Job Application Form.

(b) Complete the Motivation segment in the online application form (in not more than 600 words) setting out why you are the suitable person for this role. Your statement should include clear examples of how you meet the key competences.

(c) Attach a detailed CV.

We will accept only online applications by ­­“1st August 2017” midnight.

  • Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
  • The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, educational and professional.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.

Working patterns: 

This post is suitable for flexible working in a way that Incumbents travels frequently to out stations; in that she will have to work outside the normal working hours and stay overnights which benefits from a shift disturbance allowance.

 

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This opportunity is closed to applications.