Employer: British Embassy
Start Date: 17 August 2020
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
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The British Embassy Sarajevo is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit a Post Security Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible to ensure the effective safety and security of the British Embassy Sarajevo, of all its staff and buildings (offices and residential). As Post Security Manager, the jobholder will be required to make recommendations and implement improvements as necessary, while effectively supporting and managing Security & Transport Teams at Post.
What will be your key responsibilities?
Security:
Ensure effective security of British Embassy staff and buildings (offices and residential) by recommending and implementing improvements as necessary;
Ensure effective security cover of the Embassy during working hours. Allocate a Duty Security Officer out of hours if required and supervision and line management of security personnel;
Prepare shift rosters as well as annual leave and overtime records;
Liaise daily with the Host Nation Police on duty outside the Embassy and ensure regular contact with BiH Police authorities;
Make regular checks of security equipment at all Embassy premises;
Ensure that all correct procedures are carried out with respect to incoming mail and that security checks are carried out on all visitors to the Embassy;
Liaise with other diplomatic missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Act as the Deputy Fire Officer. Working with the Fire officer, maintain a Fire Safety Plan and safety equipment;
Assist Corporate Services with implementing Health & Safety recommendations at offices, residence and other properties, especially with regards to water and fire safety.
Transport:
Test regularly the competence of drivers and prepare a list of authorised drivers;
Monitor the state of vehicles and ensure that all servicing is carried out as required. Ensure service records are maintained for every vehicle and available for inspection;
Supervision of the official transport fleet, ensuring that the vehicles are properly maintained.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
The jobholder will line manage five security officers.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Proficient in English (both written and spoken, minimum of C1 level according to the CEFR framework*);
Proficient in at least one of the BiH constituent languages, i.e. Bosnian, Croatian or Serbian (both written and spoken, minimum of C1 level according to the CEFR framework*);
A minimum of three years of experience working in a security related role/background;
Previous line management experience;
Clean full driving licence, B category;
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with others;
Excellent problem solving skills;
Ability to set procedures and guidance and follow them;
Ability to think creatively and take a proactive role in achieving team objectives;
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Flexibility and ability to learn quickly;
Advanced skills with MS Word and Excel.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Knowledge or previous experience in ensuring Health & Safety standards;
Experience in cooperating with other organisations.
Required competencies
Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service
Application deadline : 8 July 2020
Grade : A2 (L)
Type of Position: Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal