The British Embassy Dubai has a vacancy for a Post Security Manager and Crisis Coordinator (PSMCC) for a fixed term contract of three (3) years.
Reporting to the Regional Overseas Security Manager (ROSM), the Post Security Manager and Crisis Coordinator (PSMCC) in Dubai will manage the Dubai Embassy’s security team, playing an integral role in the delivery of security strategy to reduce risk and respond effectively to emerging threats. The jobholder will assist the ROSM and Deputy Consul General (DCG)/ Post Security Officer (PSO) based in Dubai in overseeing and implementing security policy, processes, and physical and technical security measures at Post, providing first point of contact assistance and subject matter expertise to security-related queries and issues, and to a range of stakeholders. The PSMCC Dubai is jointly responsible alongside the PMSCC based in Abu Dhabi for coordinating the UAE Embassy’s crisis preparedness plans working to the DCG, Deputy Head of Mission (DHM) based in Abu Dhabi and ROSM.
Duties and responsibilities:
- General security management
- Guard force management
- Physical security
- Technical security
- Personnel security
- Security administration
- Generalist
- Crisis coordination
Key behaviours required:
Eligibility:
The successful applicant will be required to obtain the necessary security clearance. Higher clearances can be granted only to certain nationalities. For this reason, candidates must be of British, American, Australian, Canadian, or New Zealand nationality in order to gain the level of clearance required for this role.
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including: 25 days of leave per annum; on-site swimming pool, gym, and sports facilities (subject to COVID-19 restrictions).
Salary is at AED 16,871 per month.
There are no allowances for accommodation or transport payable as part of this package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
Effective 01 January 2022, the Embassy will be open from Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 18:00. Conditioned working hours are 38 hours per week (including breaks), and specific working hours for this role will be confirmed at a later time.
The successful candidate should also be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these will also be dictated by operational needs and may involve working out of hours (evening and weekend), particularly during events and visits or during times of crisis. Flexible working arrangements will be considered based on operational requirements and upon agreement with the Line Manager and in line with the Embassy’s policies.
The successful candidate will also be required to be on call, including over holiday periods. An on call allowance of AED 750 will be provided.
The successful candidate will be required to transfer their visa under the Embassy's sponsorship.
How to apply:
Interested candidates must attach 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and 2) a covering letter to their online application form.
Your application must also include examples of when you have demonstrated the required behaviours and skills in the Behaviours and Skills Questions section of the online application form.
Applications that do not include these information will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is at 23:55 (local time) on 04 May 2022.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Process:
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two months. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step of the recruitment process will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an assessment and interview. Assessments and interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.
The British Embassy Dubai is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
This opportunity is closed to applications.