View Vacancy - Post Security Manager

The British Embassy in Amman is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual for the position of Post Security Manager, Grade – B3 (L).

Main Purpose of the job:

The Post Security Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day security provision in the Embassy and the Residence and implementing security policy under the direction of the Overseas Security Manager and Post Security Officer.

Main Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Overseas Security Manager(OSM) in the daily assurance of security to the British Embassy Amman. Deputising for the OSM when absent including acting as Security Manager in the event of a crisis, providing arrivals security briefings to new staff on security environment and arrangements.
• Under the guidance of the OSM, the job holder will lead on liaison with PSD/Gendarmerie forces, responsible for security outside the perimeters of the Embassy and Residence compounds.
• The job holder will contribute to the management of contracted security provision during joint daily meetings with the contractor Site Supervisor and monthly joint meetings with the contractor Country Manager.
• Line management of the Assistant Post Security Manager. Oversight of the contracted Guard Force for both the main Embassy and Residence compounds including where necessary through attendance and supervision at large events held on compound or exterior locations. Contribute to the line management of the contracted Guard Force including performance management, staff development, providing regular constructive feedback and ensuring safeguarding and welfare standards are observed.
• Participate in security team meetings each working day, reporting to the OSM on the security issues of the previous 24 hours and likely issues for the next 24 hours.
• Active participation at monthly meetings with senior contracted Guard Force management, providing feedback in coordination with the OSM.
• Manage and report on Embassy and contracted Guard Force equipment, raising reports issues and deficiencies, keeping the OSM appraised of any resultant risks as required.
• Support OSM in holding security contractors to account for delivering in line with their contractual requirements, including on maintaining high standards of professional  conduct and effective security provision at all times, and on reporting requirements.
• Ensuring all appropriate security personnel, shift and equipment logs and records are maintained in an appropriate manner.
• Be a daily presence in the Embassy and field questions and requests from staff.
• Conduct emergency drills and in the event of an emergency alarm taking responsibility for identifying the cause and resulting necessary action in coordination with the OSM.
• Maintain liaison with Host Nation security forces, ensuring relevant flow of security information to OSM and PSO is maintained. Act as the conduit between SB/DSU and OSM/PSO on their view and analysis of the security picture in Jordan.
• Take a leading role in the design and delivery of security plans for regular large scale functions at the Embassy, under guidance from the ROSM.
• The jobholder will have a good degree of autonomy though will have the full support of colleagues across the mission. S/he will need to work flexibly to prioritise against competing demands. An ability to maintain effective internal and external networks is required.

Resources Managed:

• All aspects of Line Management for the Assistant Post Security Manager.

Key Competencies:

• Managing a Quality Service - Effectiveness in this area is about being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements.
• Collaborating and Partnering - People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the Civil Service to help get business done. It requires working effectively, sharing information and building supportive, responsive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, whilst having the confidence to challenge assumptions.​
• Demonstrating Resilience – This is about helping our people to build resilience in international roles, supporting their ability to adapt to working in difficult and varied international environments and to bounce back from crises and setbacks in these contexts.
• Changing and Improving - People who are effective in this area are responsive, innovative and seek out opportunities to create effective change. It’s about being open to change, suggesting ideas for improvements to the way things are done, and working in ‘smarter’, more focused ways.

Knowledge & Skills:

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills as well as being a strong team player with partnering skills with a diverse range of customers.  This is a high-paced role and you will need to be resilient in order to deliver high standards of service in a challenging but rewarding environment.  We are looking for someone that can demonstrate:

• Integrity
• Honesty
• Objectivity
• Impartiality

Essential:

• Fluent communication skills in both Arabic and English (speaking, reading and writing).
• A minimum of 2 years’ previous experience of team management.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Flexibility & ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Relevant PC experience including MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint, Teams).