Security Advisor

Concern Worldwide

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 43,000 - 48,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave

Office closure between Christmas andNY

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Stakeholder pension

Cycle scheme

Life assurance

EAP access

Job summary

Concern Worldwide seeks a Security Advisor to strengthen safety and security practices across three regions. You will support risk analysis, incident reporting, and the development of security plans in collaboration with country teams and regional desks.

The role requires experience in insecure environments and the ability to travel up to 120 days annually. Based in London or Belfast, the post offers a pay band with defined progression and a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Fluent spoken and written English; French is advantageous.
Experience in security management within humanitarian settings.
Proven ability to deliver training and build staff capacity.

Responsibilities

Undertake security reviews and audits of countries’ safety management practices.
Develop contextual knowledge to support country risk analysis.
Deliver security management training to staff and partners.
Coordinate with country teams to prepare and respond to security incidents.

Skills

Security risk management

Security training delivery

Fluent English

Ability to travel

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Security Advisor

Ending extreme poverty – whatever it takes

Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality.

WHO WE ARE

We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression.

Extreme geographies. Extreme climate challenges. Extreme crises. Nothing will stop Concern fighting extreme poverty. Our teams on the ground are working together with people living in the most difficult situations, to bring about lasting change to lives, livelihoods and communities.

We provide life-saving and life-changing support to communities around the world who are most vulnerable to crises. From rapid emergency response to our innovative programming in health and nutrition, livelihoods and education, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind.

OUR VISION FOR CHANGE

We believe in a world where no one lives in poverty, fear or oppression; where all have access to a decent standard of living and the opportunities and choices essential to a long, healthy and creative life; a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to permanently transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty, tackling its root causes and building resilience.

When an emergency strikes, we are among the first on the ground – mobilising expert teams in just 24 hours. From hurricanes in Haiti to famine in South Sudan, we go to the ends of the earth to reach the most vulnerable.

Our mission doesn't stop until extreme poverty does.

Job Title: Security Advisor

Reports to: Emergency Director

Direct reports: None

Internal partnerships

To work with country teams in three regions – particularly Security Focal Points (SFP) and Security Focal Groups (SFG) – to reinforce and support essential contextual analysis, situational monitoring specifically in rapidly changing risk environments.

To work with country teams, particularly SFPs and SFGs, to ensure that their security risk management practice, documentation and incident reporting remains commensurate with security risk profiles in their specific locations.

To work with country teams and regional desks on preparation and response plans to ensure the safety of Concern staff in the event of fire and selected natural hazards including extreme wind events, earthquakes, floods and volcanoes.

Job Location: London or Belfast

London

Our London office is based in The Foundry, a vibrant and eco-conscious workspace near Vauxhall and Oval stations. At The Foundry,

you’ll be based in a dynamic, purpose‑driven workspace designed to support collaboration and innovation. The building offers excellent on‑site facilities, including a vegan café and a programme of monthly events, workshops, and networking opportunities with other charities and NGOs based in the building. With its welcoming, inclusive environment, The Foundry is a place where people come together to work, connect, and drive meaningful change every day.

Belfast

Our Belfast office is located in an historic building in a lively area, close to the Ulster University Belfast campus, cafés, restaurants, shops, and excellent transport links. The building is full of character, blending historic charm with modern, flexible workspaces designed for collaboration and creativity.

Contract Length

Pay band: GB6

London: £43,250 to £48,055

Belfast: £40,222 to £44,691

New employees will normally start at the beginning of the pay band, with scope for progression over time.

[The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form and Basic DBS/AccessNI check]

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Flexible hours and hybrid working
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced parental leave pay
Stakeholder pension
Season ticket loan
Cycle scheme
Life assurance
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Details of our benefits could be found on our website:
https://www.concern.org.uk/working-concern-worldwide-uk

Job Purpose

To support and strengthen Concern’s safety and security management practice to ensure that it is consistent with good practice and commensurate with the level of threat faced by our country programme teams.

Concern’s country programmes are largely organised into five regions, and this role will support three regions.

Main duties & Responsibilities

Major Security Tasks

Undertake security reviews and audits of countries’ security and safety management practice
Develop in-depth contextual knowledge of the assigned regions of responsibility to support and reinforce country teams’ analysis
Support the regular analysis of changing/disimproving contexts
Deliver security management training to staff and partners
Support the delivery of online HEAT training
Support countries in the development, preparation and review of Security Management Plans (SMP) and scenario planning for major events such as elections
Support the management of the Concern security incident data base (SIRT) and share information about incidents with appropriate staff and international security databases
Respond to serious security incidents by following up with CDs or SFPs to discuss how they will address the deterioration through, for example, further analysis or the revision of SOPs
Contribute to post-incident reviews following serious incidents reported on SIRT
Carry out security risk assessments as requested
Prepare occasional advisories and briefing notes for staff on security issues as required
Contribute to any revisions of SMP², the SMP template and the Security Policy or the individual security briefing notes that exist, or develop new ones as needed in agreement with the Emergency Director
Actively engage with relevant regional security fora in the assigned regions of responsibility
Attend GISF, Alliance2015 Security Group and other occasional security related meetings as required
Brief new staff on Concern Approach to Security Risk Management as required and at formal induction weeks
Encourage and assist with appropriate security management support to partners

Major Safety Tasks

Develop guidelines for staff safety for selected natural hazards
Develop guidelines for hazards such as fires in offices, residences and warehouses
Maintain an overview of and provide updates on airlines that have been banned for safety reasons
Conduct audits as needed to ensure that countries are compliant with these guidelines during field visits

Other

All staff are responsible for upholding and promoting Concern’s values, including our workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and safeguarding values.
All staff are required to participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s emergency response as and when required.

Any other duties which are reasonably requested and fall within the parameters of the grade and responsibilities of the post.

Role Holder Requirements

Educated to degree level or equivalent
Minimum of five years’ experience of working in insecure environments for a humanitarian organisation
Fluent spoken and written English
Proficiency in French required, proficiency in Arabic would also be an advantage
Detailed knowledge of INGO security management approaches and practice
Good understanding of humanitarian principles and practice
Experience of developing and delivering training courses and workshops
Ability to coach, mentor and develop staff capacities in security awareness and practice
Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
Good writing and computer skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability and willingness to travel to and operate in insecure environments
Total travel time may be for up to a total of 120 days across the course of the year.