Security Director - Kenya

Employer: G4S

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: March 9, 2014

Package Description: Basic Salary Performance Based Bonus Medical Cover GPA

Job Introduction:

G4S is the world’s leading international security solutions group, which specialises in outsourced business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. G4S has operations in more than 125 countries and 657,000 employees.

In Africa, G4S is the largest private employer, with 110 000 employees in over 29 countries across the continent. G4S Kenya has a workforce of about 15,000 spread across all the major Urban Centres in the country.

At G4S Kenya, we place great value on attracting and retaining the best people at all levels, to ensure the continued success of the organization

Role Responsibility:

Reporting to the Managing Director, this position will provide overall direction and guidance to the operational activities of the manned security services business unit with the objective of maximizing growth and profitability as well as day-to-day leadership and management t of all divisional

functions. The incumbent is also responsible for monitoring the quality standards of manned security services, ensuring adherence to Group Standards.

Main Responsibilities:-

• The position has overall responsibility for the provision of contractual and ad hoc manned security services to customers within G4S Kenya, in compliance with legislation, company policies and procedures, to ensure achievement of budgeted financial targets
• Manage manned security operations by directing and coordinating activities consistent with established goals, objectives and policies
• Achieve operating budget in revenue, gross margin, overheads and PBITA.
• Responsible for the creations of policies and procedures as it relates to manned security activities
• Participate in sales/business planning activities with the Sales & Marketing department to ensure alignment of initiatives with overall mandate
• Manage the daily supervision and ongoing coaching of direct reports to build and increase employee capability and productivity and drive revenue
• Identify and implement consistent Best Practices across all areas of the business unit including sales and marketing, finance, operations, systems, security training, human resources, etc.
• Implement improved processes and management methods to generate higher ROI and work optimization
• Develop innovative initiatives to enhance internal efficiency and effectiveness; and revenue generation.
• Maintain productive relationships and partnership in business deals, product development  and collaborations
• Respond and direct personnel to immediately respond to client concerns and issues
• Ensuring the implementation of the G4S health and safety program that is geared towards ensuring a safe work environment for all
• Manage labour costs for a guard force of about 12,000 located in all major urban centres in the country

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate:-

• A minimum of University degree, preferably in a Management related discipline
• Demonstrated business acumen and leadership skills
• A minimum of 7 years experience at senior management/leadership role in an operationally driven business
• Though not a prerequisite candidates with experience in security management in a commercial environment will have a distinct advantage
• Demonstrated ability in financial understanding and analysis
• Excellent people management skills
• Leader and team player with unquestionable integrity

Personal Attributes Required:-

In addition to the above qualifications, the job requires someone whose integrity is beyond reproach, numeric, collaborating as well as well developed interpersonal and communication skills.

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