Employer: UK Mission to the Office of the United Nations, Geneva
Location: Geneva , Switzerland
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The UK Mission in Geneva forms part of a world-wide network of 230 Diplomatic Missions, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. Our Corporate Services Team is responsible for delivering financial, HR, estates, procurement, IT, security and protocol services to approximately 70 Staff at the UK Mission to the United Nations in Geneva.
We are now looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Security and Logistics Manager.
The main purpose of the job is: responsibility for the security of UK Mission staff, property and assets, as well as responsibility for logistical matters; management of 3 drivers and supervision of team of external security contractors; delivery of logistical arrangements for all high profile visits and events; Building, developing and leveraging network of key Swiss, UN, diplomatic and HM Government stakeholders; responsibility for all aspects of security of the UK Mission, its personnel and its properties; organising Crisis Management and Business Continuity planning and operations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Security:
Manage Mission office and residential property security ensuring that all staff and their families and assets are well protected. Ensure that the security strategy for the Mission is kept updated and compliant with organisational policies. Use information sources to conduct threat and vulnerability assessments. Expert for all security related matters including the Mission’s State of Vigilance. Provide regular training and briefing to staff and detailed security advice to staff travelling overseas. Point of contact for Geneva airport security issues, including in case of a crisis. Conduct recruitment security interviews and make recommendations on the level of security clearance for new staff. Responsible for certain security-related IT functions and the smooth functioning of the Diplomatic Bag.
Logistics and Transport Management:
Ensure VIP visits run smoothly. Participate in and provide expert input into Mission committees (eg, Estates and Security Committee; Housing Committee). Chair Property Compliance Audit meetings and ensure compliance with FCO policies and guidelines. Build and maintain a substantial network of national and Whitehall contacts. Manage and motivate the driver team to deliver a high-level service to all customers and stakeholders. Work flexibly and act as the Mission ‘out-of-hours’ duty officer for all issues, for both Mission staff and external stakeholders.
Crisis & Business Continuity planning:
Ensure that the Mission’s Crisis Planning and Business Continuity Management plans are up to date, in consultation with Berne. Assess, write and implement the Mission Business Continuity Plan. Act as initial point of contact and first responder for the Mission in the event of a Crisis involving the Mission. Liaise with the British Embassy Bern consular team on all Crisis related matters, Crisis compliance, Crisis training and exercises and the allocation of Mission resources to Crisis matters.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Knowledge and experience of how organisational, building and personnel security works – five years or more experience in a security management role would be ideal;
Understanding and enjoying logistics – experience of designing, running and adapting complex transport and visits programmes;
Personnel management – experience of managing teams, ideally including security staff;
Hard-working team player;
Willingness to learn about FCO Culture;
Ability to create personal impact;
Fluent in English.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
A background in an operational security field would be ideal, e.g. the police or armed forces;
Experience with Crisis Planning and Business Continuity Management;
Knowledge of German and/or French would be desirable but not essential.
Required competencies
Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service
Application deadline : 31 December 2018
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Location: Geneva , Switzerland
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The UK Mission in Geneva forms part of a world-wide network of 230 Diplomatic Missions, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. Our Corporate Services Team is responsible for delivering financial, HR, estates, procurement, IT, security and protocol services to approximately 70 Staff at the UK Mission to the United Nations in Geneva.
We are now looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Security and Logistics Manager.
The main purpose of the job is: responsibility for the security of UK Mission staff, property and assets, as well as responsibility for logistical matters; management of 3 drivers and supervision of team of external security contractors; delivery of logistical arrangements for all high profile visits and events; Building, developing and leveraging network of key Swiss, UN, diplomatic and HM Government stakeholders; responsibility for all aspects of security of the UK Mission, its personnel and its properties; organising Crisis Management and Business Continuity planning and operations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Security:
Manage Mission office and residential property security ensuring that all staff and their families and assets are well protected. Ensure that the security strategy for the Mission is kept updated and compliant with organisational policies. Use information sources to conduct threat and vulnerability assessments. Expert for all security related matters including the Mission’s State of Vigilance. Provide regular training and briefing to staff and detailed security advice to staff travelling overseas. Point of contact for Geneva airport security issues, including in case of a crisis. Conduct recruitment security interviews and make recommendations on the level of security clearance for new staff. Responsible for certain security-related IT functions and the smooth functioning of the Diplomatic Bag.
Logistics and Transport Management:
Ensure VIP visits run smoothly. Participate in and provide expert input into Mission committees (eg, Estates and Security Committee; Housing Committee). Chair Property Compliance Audit meetings and ensure compliance with FCO policies and guidelines. Build and maintain a substantial network of national and Whitehall contacts. Manage and motivate the driver team to deliver a high-level service to all customers and stakeholders. Work flexibly and act as the Mission ‘out-of-hours’ duty officer for all issues, for both Mission staff and external stakeholders.
Crisis & Business Continuity planning:
Ensure that the Mission’s Crisis Planning and Business Continuity Management plans are up to date, in consultation with Berne. Assess, write and implement the Mission Business Continuity Plan. Act as initial point of contact and first responder for the Mission in the event of a Crisis involving the Mission. Liaise with the British Embassy Bern consular team on all Crisis related matters, Crisis compliance, Crisis training and exercises and the allocation of Mission resources to Crisis matters.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Knowledge and experience of how organisational, building and personnel security works – five years or more experience in a security management role would be ideal;
Understanding and enjoying logistics – experience of designing, running and adapting complex transport and visits programmes;
Personnel management – experience of managing teams, ideally including security staff;
Hard-working team player;
Willingness to learn about FCO Culture;
Ability to create personal impact;
Fluent in English.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
A background in an operational security field would be ideal, e.g. the police or armed forces;
Experience with Crisis Planning and Business Continuity Management;
Knowledge of German and/or French would be desirable but not essential.
Required competencies
Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service
Application deadline : 31 December 2018
APPLY