Post Security Manager

Employer: British Embassy

Location: The Hague Netherlands

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy in The Hague is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking for a Post Security Manager.

Through leading the Embassy’s Security Team the selected candidate will ensure a safe and secure working environment for the staff and visitors to the British Embassy The Hague and British Consulate General in Amsterdam.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Day to day management and motivation of a team of 5 Security Officers (SO)
Responsible for line management and training of five Security Officers.
Managing the team’s workload with the available personnel.
Preparing and adjusting schedules.
Motivating and coaching the security team through performance management, monitoring, appraisals and regular 1-2-1’s.

Responsible for ensuring all staff and visitors are safe and secure at the British Embassy The Hague and the Consulate General in Amsterdam
Responsibility for the application of security policy released by FCO and the Post Security Committee (PSC) and monitoring compliance of it.
Advising the Deputy Head of Mission and Ambassador on security issues relating to the Mission’s staff, information and assets. Identifying changes to the Security Environment and recommending amendments to our procedures and policies.
Communicate with other colleagues about threats and actions to manage them. Foster a culture of security consciousness.
Act as fire safety manager.

Manage the key external relationships to ensure the Embassy’s security
Regular communication with the National Centre for Counter Terrorism (NCTV), diplomatic police, local authorities and other embassies.
Manage personnel clearances in liaison with London.
Contribute to our crisis preparedness and response.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Experience as a security professional, assessing and managing risks and threats.
A working knowledge of security techniques and planning.
Experience working in an international context, collaborating with people of different nationalities or cultures.
Driving License.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Experience of managing diverse teams, to ensure delivery of shifting priorities with available resources;
Knowledge of the Netherlands.
Some Dutch would be desirable but is not a strict requirement.
Experience working under pressure, or in short term crisis scenarios.
Required competencies
Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Building Capability for All, Managing a Quality Service, Demonstrating Resilience

Application deadline :10 April 2018
Grade :B3 (L)
Type of Position : Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours per week : 36

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