Head, Security at Workforce Group

Workforce Group located at Plot 9, Gbagada Industrial Scheme, Beside UPS, Gbagada Expressway is a Management Consulting and Outsourcing Professional Services Firm. Following its inception in July 2004, Workforce Management Centre Limited (Workforce) has built an enviable reputation as the leading indigenous management and professional services consulting firm in Nigeria. Drawing from its Deep Domain Expertise, in the area of organizational effectiveness and employee performance, the Company is positioned to assist businesses across diverse sectors of the economy in their quest to create sustainable value for their stakeholders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Security

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head of Security role will implement all security policies and procedures and develop tailored initiatives to support the specific security needs of the different Business Units in the Group.
• The role will also be responsible for managing Special Situations where the Security Unit is expected to take the lead [such as kidnap incidents, terrorism etc.], crisis preparedness, security awareness programs and product defense.
• The role will act as the principal security advisor to the Chairman/CEO and management teams in the Group and Business Units.

Main Responsibilities
Policies & Procedure:

• Drive the implementation of security policies and procedures for protecting personnel, property, intellectual rights, operations and material from theft, unauthorized use, assault, sabotage and loss.

Security Initiatives:

• Support management in the implementation of security programs including product defense, SSM preparedness, travel security, executive protection, background screening and investigations.

Learning & Development:

• Identify, develop and deliver security-related training and development needs for Business Unit Security Officers.
• Assist in the delivery of security awareness training initiatives for management and employees.

Project Support/ Journey Management:

• Support management on specific projects which require a security input such as planning for new sites, support logistics and transportation security and providing security for special events such as corporate events and hospitality.

Incident Management:

• Provide direct support to management with regards to managing security-related incidents such as kidnapping, extortion, terrorist or criminal incidents.

Investigations/ Risk Management:

• Work closely with Management and law enforcement agencies on investigative matters across the Group.
• Ensures to device strong strategies to mitigate against risks to the organization.

Benchmarking Best Practices:

• Maintain a network of key security industry contacts in other private-sector companies, law enforcement, military and intelligence, and other similar security bodies.
• Manage external Security Guards/Outsource companies/vendors & Civil defense agencies.

Educational Qualifications and Required Skills

• PGD / MBA / M.Sc Degree
• 10+ years of experience on the job and 4+ years of experience in FMCG/Manufacturing space.
• At least six 6 years of experience in managerial capacity in a similar role.
• Background in law enforcement, ex-service personnel preferred, though not essential.
• A professional qualification, such as Security Certifications/CPP is essential.
• Previous background in the Military is an added advantage.

Salary
N45,000,000 - N48,000,000 Annually.

Application Closing Date
4th December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.