Hybrid Head of Safety and Security

Posted 5 months ago

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About the role

  • Lead safety and security strategies for ARK’s global operations in complex contexts. Shape policies, conduct training, and foster stakeholder relationships for effective risk management.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for providing leadership, advice and counsel to ARK management on security policy and practices.
  • Shape security protocols and procedures by reviewing and developing comprehensive risk and security management policies.
  • Collaborate with the senior management team to develop robust business continuity plans in response to identified risks.
  • Empower programme and project managers and staff by providing guidance and training on managing risks and security effectively.
  • Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including local government personnel, law enforcement agencies, and international safety and security organisations.
  • Responsible for conducting risk registers, site reviews, risk assessment and analysis, production of site audit/review reports.
  • Develop and refine emergency response plans, coordinate critical incident responses, and keep our senior management team informed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Risk Management, International Relations, Emergency Management, or a related field, or relevant equivalent experience.
  • Senior-level experience (typically 7–10+ years) in safety and security management within international or complex operational contexts.
  • Proven track record of designing, implementing, and overseeing security risk management frameworks and crisis response systems.
  • Experience leading security operations in fragile, conflict-affected, or disaster-prone environments.
  • Strong background in staff safety training, incident management, and emergency preparedness planning.
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, including both international and local staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to create and interpret security risk registers, risk assessments, and translate findings into actionable strategies.
  • Experience working in high-risk and conflict-affected regions.
  • Ability to travel to fragile and conflict-affected regions.
  • Fluency in written and verbal English.
  • Formal training or certification in security risk management, crisis management, or occupational health and safety (desirable).
  • Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP) or equivalent recognised professional certification (desirable).
  • Training in first aid, hostile environment awareness (HEAT), or personal security awareness (desirable).
  • Experience within the humanitarian, development, or government sector, especially in volatile or politically sensitive regions (desirable).

Benefits

  • Impactful Work: Your expertise will directly impact the lives of those in need.
  • Global Reach: Collaborate with international experts and local stakeholders.
  • Innovation: Engage in pioneering solutions for sustainable change.
  • Career Growth: Expand your horizons with varied projects and challenges.

Job title

Head of Safety and Security

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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