Director Executive Protection, Travel, and Event Security

Barclays; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Executive Protection, Travel, and Event Security. This pivotal role involves overseeing security arrangements for high-risk personnel, leading strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The successful candidate will develop and implement comprehensive protection plans, engage with travelers, and collaborate with global teams to enhance security measures. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence policy and foster a culture of excellence within a dynamic environment. If you have a strong background in security management and a passion for protecting individuals, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in executive protection and strategic leadership within a financial environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and risk assessment skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security arrangements for Executive Committee and High-Risk Personnel.
• Lead the bank’s Travel Security program and ensure consistent service standards.
• Develop and implement protection plans for high-profile individuals.

Skills

Executive Protection

Security Management

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Education

Experience in Security Management

Experience in Executive Protection

Job description

Director Executive Protection, Travel, and Event Security

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Role Overview

The Director Executive Protection, Travel, and Event Security is responsible for providing specialist personal protection and security services. They support and direct regional teams to ensure the effective, efficient, and consistent delivery of Travel, Event, and Personal Security operations globally across the business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee security arrangements and risk mitigation for Executive Committee and High-Risk Personnel.
2. Lead strategic initiatives, ensuring adherence to standards, operational planning, and execution for global delivery of intelligence-led Executive Protection, Security, and Chauffeur Services to Barclays' High-Risk Personnel, including the Group Chairman, CEO, and members of Group ExCo and Non-Executive Directors.
3. Ensure threat assessments are completed for all High-Risk Personnel with appropriate mitigation strategies using various intelligence tools.
4. Lead the bank’s Travel Security program, ensuring consistent service standards across regional security teams, including travel advice, hotel and car service assessments, and physical security support based on intelligence assessments.
5. Proactively engage with travelers, providing assistance and security support before and during visits. Collaborate with Global Travel and Expense Services to implement innovative engagement, risk monitoring, traveler tracking, incident reporting, and training systems.

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop and implement protection plans and strategies for high-profile individuals within the bank, including threat assessments, security plans, and coordination with security providers.
• Create and execute travel and event security strategies, conducting risk assessments, route planning, and providing security training.
• Manage security operations for bank facilities using control systems, CCTV, and security personnel to ensure safety.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships with senior executives, colleagues, and vendors to align security operations with bank objectives.

Leadership Expectations

Manage a business function and contribute to strategic initiatives. Lead and develop teams, influence policy, and provide expert advice to senior management. Ensure compliance with regulations and foster a culture of excellence aligned with Barclays’ values and leadership behaviors: Listen and be authentic, Energize and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience in executive protection, security management, and strategic leadership within a financial or similar environment. Strong stakeholder management and risk assessment skills are essential.