Head of Security

Big Fish Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Director & Co is seeking an experienced Head of Security Division in the UAE to lead a large-scale outsourced security operation. The role requires overseeing multiple contracts, managing operational teams, and ensuring profitability while maintaining strict compliance with SIRA regulations.

You will drive growth through new contracts, tendering, and client retention, and you will mentor security managers and supervisors across a diverse portfolio of properties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10-15 years of security operations experience with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Strong background in outsourced security services or Facilities Management in the UAE.
• Proven experience managing large security teams and multiple outsourced contracts.
• Strong commercial understanding including P&L management, budgeting, tendering and business development.
• Good knowledge of SIRA regulations and UAE security industry standards.
• Experience managing security for corporate towers, commercial developments, hospitality, or mixed-use properties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Security Division, ensuring efficient operations, service quality, and business performance.
• Manage multiple security contracts across commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use properties.
• Oversee manpower planning, deployment, contract mobilization, and operational performance.
• Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring service delivery meets SLAs and KPIs.
• Drive business growth through new contracts, tenders, client retention, and renewals.
• Manage divisional budgets, operational costs, revenue, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with UAE security regulations, including SIRA requirements.
• Oversee security systems, including CCTV, access control, and visitor management technologies.
• Lead and develop security managers, supervisors, and operational teams.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Strategic planning

P&L management

Budgeting

Tendering

Business development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Head of Security Division

Location: UAE

Industry: Facilities Management / Security Services

Reporting To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Head of Security Division to lead and grow a large-scale security services operation in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in outsourced security services, with proven experience managing multiple contracts, large operational teams, client relationships, and divisional profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Security Division, ensuring efficient operations, service quality, and business performance.
• Manage multiple security contracts across commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use properties.
• Oversee manpower planning, deployment, contract mobilization, and operational performance.
• Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring service delivery meets agreed SLAs and KPIs.
• Drive business growth through new contracts, tenders, client retention, and renewals.
• Manage divisional budgets, operational costs, revenue, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with UAE security regulations, including SIRA requirements.
• Oversee security systems, including CCTV, access control, and visitor management technologies.
• Lead and develop security managers, supervisors, and operational teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 10-15 years of experience in security operations, including at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Strong background in an established security services provider or Facilities Management company in the UAE.
• Proven experience managing large security teams, multiple outsourced contracts, and divisional operations.
• Strong commercial understanding, including P&L management, tendering, budgeting, and business development.
• Good knowledge of SIRA regulations and UAE security industry standards.
• Experience managing security services for corporate towers, commercial developments, hospitality, or mixed-use properties is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills.