Senior Manager, Intelligence and Programmes

Diageo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks company, seeks a Senior Manager to provide intelligence and geopolitical analysis to decision-makers globally and to own the Travel Risk Management Programme.

You will lead cross-functional security projects, oversee systems and knowledge management, and build relationships with international security bodies and government agencies to protect employees and the business.

Qualifications

• Commercial Security Intelligence: deep knowledge of global geopolitical risks and practical business use.
• High levels of critical thinking and risk judgement.
• Ability to communicate intelligence and guidance to leadership clearly.
• Proactive, with strong ownership and leadership.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and trends.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication; influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provision of proactive, timely, relevant, actionable intelligence to help navigate security and geopolitical risks.
• Maintain understanding of local, regional, and global security contexts and trends.
• Act as global SME for security threats and risks with clear guidance on impact.
• Develop relationships with external stakeholders including international security organisations and government agencies.
• Lead Travel Risk Management Programme to protect employees on business travel.
• Deliver training for travellers and ensure booking process controls are embedded.

Job description

Job Description

Senior Manager, Intelligence and Programmes

Purpose of the Role

This important role within the Corporate Security and Brand Protection group is primarily responsible for the provision of intelligence and geopolitical analysis to decision-makers globally, in order to protect Diageo employees and the business.

In addition, the post-holder will own the global Travel Risk Management Programme, and other Corporate Security projects and programmes as required, and oversee the provision of support services across the group (such as systems and technology, knowledge management, training).

Key Accountabilities

Provision of proactive, timely, relevant, actionable intelligence (from tactical security intelligence to strategic geopolitical insight), in order to help the business navigate security and geopolitical risks, and support decision‑making, planning and crisis response.

Maintain a deep understanding of local, regional, and global security contexts, risks, and trends.

Act as global SME for security threats and risks, providing clear guidance on how/where/when they may impact Diageo.

Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including international security organisations, peer networks, and government and law enforcement agencies.

Lead the Travel Risk Management Programme to ensure employees are appropriately protected when on business travel and duty of care requirements are met.

Deliver fit for purpose training for travellers, ensure that security resources are up to date and accessible, and ensure compliance by embedding controls in the booking process.

Run annual country risk grading reviews per defined process.

As required, own/lead a portfolio of projects/programmes in support of CS & BP objectives, in order to enhance service provision and effectiveness.

Oversee the provision of support services (e.g. technology/systems, training, knowledge management) across the Corporate Security and Brand Protection group.

Key Competencies

Commercial Security Intelligence experience: Deep knowledge of global geopolitical and security risks, and excellence in how to practically apply that knowledge in a business setting.

High levels of critical thinking.

Ability to apply expertise and sound risk‑judgement creatively and pragmatically in order to enable business wherever possible.

Display excellence in the communication of balanced and practical intelligence and guidance to leadership.

Professional and Interpersonal Skills: Highly proactive, with strong levels of ownership and leadership.

Strong analytical skills, and ability to interpret and present data and trends.

Very strong written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively and influence senior stakeholders.

Management Capabilities: Excellent professionalism,commitmentand integrity; ability to adapt approach to audience.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Intelligence and security professional with at least 10 years career experience.

Worker Type

Regular

Primary Location

1HQ

Job Posting Start Date : 2026-08-19

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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