Corporate Security Manager - UK and Europe

Overview
VFS Global is the world's largest and most experienced Outsourcing & Technology Service Specialists for Diplomatic Missions and Governments Worldwide. VFS Global aims its employees to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career, without any prejudices. We want to instill a culture where we respect and embrace everyone’s beliefs and backgrounds and we work for our employees to feel high valued so they can express their full potential and abilities. Diversity & Inclusion is VFS DNA.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Security Manager to oversee and enhance our security operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for security policies, procedures, and strategies to protect our corporate assets, employees, and visitors. This role requires a proactive approach to risk management and a commitment to maintaining a safe environment and it also incudes Health and Safety responsibilities within the region.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational risk assessment of proposed Visa Application Centres and passport/VAF movement from VAC to Post
• Create relevant processes required to implement Corporate Security Strategy and Policies within the given zone
• Liaise with local Post and Government authorities
• Ensure all critical service levels are met & contractual obligations complied to, with deviations reported through incident report framework
• Ensure compliance with VFS Global defined information security policies and procedures applicable to the role
• Plan & monitor security arrangements involving preparation of security plans, deployment & training of security personnel within the given region, etc.
• Support/ Generate periodic Reports and information/ details for the MIS. Send MIS reports on performance indicators. Ensure timely reporting and handling of security issues.
• Maintain logs of Critical Service Level-3 fulfilment for UK VACs and send timely & accurate MIS reports
• Assist in carrying out investigations/ Inquiries as mandated by the management
• Responsible for guard force management at all Visa Application Centres(VACs) within the specified zone
• Ensure life safety of all inside VAC and institute loss prevention measures to prevent incidents/accidents
• Plan the resource allocation & budgeting of security equipment and measures for the given region
• Ensure appropriate and consistent compliance with relevant Security policies, contracts and regulations

Requirements

Education: Minimum Graduate or its global equivalent degree

Additional: Post - graduate or its global equivalent degree

Certification Courses related to Security measures and norms

Experience: 6 - 10 years’ experience in Armed Forces/ Corporate Security Division

Demonstrated experience in multi-site security environment

Knowledge & Key skills:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully conduct investigations and interviews conclusions
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication (verbal & written) skills and ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups and accurately document investigative and other job-related activities
• Working knowledge of computer based databases and word processing programs and concepts
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, highly demanding work environment with minimal supervision of day-to-day activities
• Understand operational, regulatory and compliance issues

Join our team today!

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 26/03/2025