As a senior security specialist, you will be accountable for leading all manner of diverse Security Operations and Compliance within the EMEA (Europe/UK, Middle East and Africa) region. This will include but not limited to classified programme support (UK), Crisis Management and Business Resiliency Planning, Traveller and programme Security Risk Mitigation Planning, Personnel, Physical and Technical Asset Security, and support Security Investigations and the company’s Insider Threat Detection program where applicable. You will provide in-region Security support and oversight to our Global Enterprise Security organisation across the region covering multiple business operating units and subsidiaries, as directed by our Sector Director International Security with matrixed support to our MSE and NSS Heads of Operations, Cyber security leadership, and the Chief Executive for the EMEA region as necessary and appropriate.

This position will be the senior in-region NG Security role for EMEA.

You will lead a team of security professionals driving customer advocacy in delivering effective security shared services whilst working with multiple stakeholders across our EMEA regional operating units and locations to meet the evolving business needs. Security is at the heart of everything we do, and you will be responsible for leading and ensuring the security of employees, property, assets, programmes, and information, while ensuring security compliance with company policies and customer and regional regulations.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications/Experience

• Demonstrable experience in the Security profession at a senior manager level within Government and/or the defence industry, engaging /advising at VP and Director Level
  
  
• Proven track record of effective team leadership in both direct and matrixed organisations
  
  
• Successful delivery of significant security projects within a major global organisation
  
  
• Experience of leading and delivering during transition within a fast-changing environment
  
  
• ISO27001 familiarity
  
  
• One or more of the following Security certifications:
  
  
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
    
    
  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
    
    
  • Industrial Security Professional (ISP)
    
    
  • NIST Cyber security Framework (NCSF)
    
    Competency/Skill requirements
    
    
• Detailed current knowledge and understanding of industry security standards, legislation, and best practices in one or more functional areas (Security, Privacy, Information Security, Cyber security, and Country-specific related regulatory requirements) both within and outside the UK.
  
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, customers, and cultures at different levels, in different organisations and geographic locations
  
  
• Fluent in written and spoken English
  
  
• Able to react appropriately and professionally to urgent situations and regional crises at any company facility, work location or international travel destination.
  
  
• An engaging and 'can do' attitude
  
  
• Proven ability to identify risk and build successful mitigation and management strategies
  
  
• Proficient at multi-tasking, working under pressure and to tight deadlines
  
  
• Self-directed and motivated, able to work autonomously and work effectively within teams
  
  
• Innovative and creative approach, able to think outside the box
  
  
• Exceptional customer orientation
  
  
• Adaptable in a changing environment
  
  
• Highly organised, with a keen attention to detail
  
  Other requirements
  
  
• Travel requirements: Occasional travel, both in the UK and throughout the EMEA region, attending meetings, conferences, training activities, performing security assessments, and undertaking various security project activities. Valid UK driving licence and current passport.
  
  
• Clearance requirements: The post-holder must hold or have recently held a UK DV clearance and be capable of achieving the highest level of government clearance for this role