Security Manager

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BAT UAE IS LOOKING FOR A SECURITY MANAGER
SENIORITY LEVEL: Mid-Senior Level
FUNCTION: Litigation, Regulation & Security - LEX
LOCATION: Dubai, UAE

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
This role is responsible to provide a continuous, co-ordinated and
comprehensive service of the highest quality, ensuring that threats to company
personnel, assets and business operations & activities in the end market/s
are properly identified, evaluated and countered in a timely and cost-
effective manner. The Security Manager is a key player in the wider Area
Security team, working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve mutual
support as required. Support the Anti-Illicit Trade Intelligence & Enforcement
strategy as appropriate, in alignment with Area and Market AIT plans.
Reports to: Area Head of Security & MEC HoS
Reporting Level: Individual Contributor
Geographic Scope: Gulf Countries

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
* Ensure that relevant threats are effectively identified, monitored, assessed and communicated to the business, to underpin BAT 's security risk management programme in the end market/s.
* Carry out proactive security risk assessments and surveys, to ensure that risks to people, infrastructure, assets and operations are properly identified, assessed and mitigated.
* Design, develop and implement effective local plans, policies & procedures to ensure cost-effective mitigation of risks.
* Identify security risks to the Primary Supply Chain that delivers product into the market/s, proposing and helping to implement appropriate measures for visibility, tracking and mitigation of disruption in that supply chain, as required.
* Display sound and objective judgement and decision-making, with a proven track record in directing, planning and establishing priorities to ensure an effective work structure which maximizes productivity and achieves goals.
* Proactively promote a threat-driven security programme, driving a customer service culture that is effectively integrated with the business and which enables consistent standards of security risk mitigation
* Use Security Risk Management methodology to ensure an appropriate, effective security risk mitigation programme.
* Ensure that clear, effective and documented standard operating procedures (SOPs) and incident response plans are in place for consistent and effective delivery of security risk management.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
* Five years ' experience, with at least three years in managerial and/or command roles. Service in the disciplined forces is a valuable attribute.
* Minimum of three years' security management experience in a large organisation (ideally multinational business).
* Strong capacity in monitoring the threat environment, drawing appropriate insights to inform effective security plans
* Sound capability in assessing threats and risks, able to provide objective assessment to the business.
* Confident in producing timely, accurate, clear and concise written and verbal security reports and reviews.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven aptitude for effective teamwork.
* Excellent communication skills in written and oral English and ideally a native Arabic speaker.
* Highest levels of personal integrity, working with confidentiality and discretion on sensitive matters.
WE ARE BAT
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is
what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible
for you at BAT.
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We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what
makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring
your difference!