Employer: Save the Children UK
Location: United Kingdom/Farringdon, London – with international travel, up to 20% annually
Closing date July 4, 2018
Contract Type: Permanent Contract
Full / Part Time: Full-time
Salary: Competitive
Hours Per Week: 35 Hours
We are looking for an experienced individual to join us as Safety & Security Lead, promoting the safety and security of all SCUK staff members and guests/visitors in the UK and for those who travel and work internationally on behalf of the organisation.
Our Support Services department provides leadership and direction in the business of running an efficient organisation and ensuring our resources are used to maximum effect. Together, we save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.
As Safety & Security Lead you will contribute to effective safety and security management by providing SCUK staff with access to quality technical advice, information, training, and guidance on SCUK/SCI safety and security policies and standards. You will also provide consistent safety and security support with key points of impact being: policy development and change, training and augment the profile of safety and security. In addition you will:
Identify safety and security risks to SCUK by liaising with internal teams and make recommendations to mitigate such risks
Develop and implement relevant security policies, protocols, and procedures to ensure the safety and security of SCUK operations
Monitor daily security bulletins to identify key alerts and emerging trends and produce and distribute communications to appropriate recipients
Provide pre-departure briefings for SCUK staff travelling to high and very high-risk countries
Plan and coordinate security operations for specific SCUK events
To be successful you will have substantial experience of operating in insecure environments with direct responsibilities of safety and security management. Approachable and understanding, you will have excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with experience of working on cross organisational initiatives. You will also hold a degree in a related discipline such as, International Development, International relations or equivalent experience. In addition you will have:
The ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders, effectively influencing outcomes in areas where the role has limited or no direct authority
Evidenced experience in security with excellent written and spoken English communication skills
The ability to absorb information and analyse implications rapidly and provide sound advice in highly pressurised situations
Good basic project management skills
A high level of computer literacy.
At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: 4th July 2018
Save the Children UK is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, promoting and providing equal opportunities in employment. To see our full statement please visit this link: https://jobs.savethechildren.org.uk/our-policies/diversity/
Save the Children UK has a comprehensive benefits package. To see our full offer please visit this link: https://jobs.savethechildren.org.uk/what-we-offer/
Interview expenses: Candidates should note that unfortunately it is not our policy to reimburse expenses accrued when attending interviews at Save the Children UK unless you are requested to attend an interview in an alternative location to where the role is based.
Pre-employment Checks: Any Employment with Save the Children UK will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:
a satisfactory police record check to include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or an International Criminal Record Check (If applicable)
receipt of satisfactory references
proof of eligibility to work in the national location for this role
Apply here
Closing date July 4, 2018
Contract Type: Permanent Contract
Full / Part Time: Full-time
Salary: Competitive
Hours Per Week: 35 Hours
We are looking for an experienced individual to join us as Safety & Security Lead, promoting the safety and security of all SCUK staff members and guests/visitors in the UK and for those who travel and work internationally on behalf of the organisation.
Our Support Services department provides leadership and direction in the business of running an efficient organisation and ensuring our resources are used to maximum effect. Together, we save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.
As Safety & Security Lead you will contribute to effective safety and security management by providing SCUK staff with access to quality technical advice, information, training, and guidance on SCUK/SCI safety and security policies and standards. You will also provide consistent safety and security support with key points of impact being: policy development and change, training and augment the profile of safety and security. In addition you will:
Identify safety and security risks to SCUK by liaising with internal teams and make recommendations to mitigate such risks
Develop and implement relevant security policies, protocols, and procedures to ensure the safety and security of SCUK operations
Monitor daily security bulletins to identify key alerts and emerging trends and produce and distribute communications to appropriate recipients
Provide pre-departure briefings for SCUK staff travelling to high and very high-risk countries
Plan and coordinate security operations for specific SCUK events
To be successful you will have substantial experience of operating in insecure environments with direct responsibilities of safety and security management. Approachable and understanding, you will have excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with experience of working on cross organisational initiatives. You will also hold a degree in a related discipline such as, International Development, International relations or equivalent experience. In addition you will have:
The ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders, effectively influencing outcomes in areas where the role has limited or no direct authority
Evidenced experience in security with excellent written and spoken English communication skills
The ability to absorb information and analyse implications rapidly and provide sound advice in highly pressurised situations
Good basic project management skills
A high level of computer literacy.
At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: 4th July 2018
Save the Children UK is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, promoting and providing equal opportunities in employment. To see our full statement please visit this link: https://jobs.savethechildren.org.uk/our-policies/diversity/
Save the Children UK has a comprehensive benefits package. To see our full offer please visit this link: https://jobs.savethechildren.org.uk/what-we-offer/
Interview expenses: Candidates should note that unfortunately it is not our policy to reimburse expenses accrued when attending interviews at Save the Children UK unless you are requested to attend an interview in an alternative location to where the role is based.
Pre-employment Checks: Any Employment with Save the Children UK will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:
a satisfactory police record check to include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or an International Criminal Record Check (If applicable)
receipt of satisfactory references
proof of eligibility to work in the national location for this role
Apply here