Post Security Manager, British Embassy Warsaw - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. Job Category Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services) Job Subcategory Security Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

About us:

Poland is an important partner for the UK. The British Embassy Warsaw works to develop relations between all parts of Poland and all parts of the UK. Our work covers the breadth of the bilateral relationship, including political, commercial, security and economic issues of interest to both the UK and Poland, which we deliver under the framework of a Country Strategy setting out key objectives. Roles and responsibilities might evolve, in line with the Country Strategy.
The British Embassy Warsaw is committed to being an inclusive employer. We actively champion diversity and UK values, internally and externally. We value team working, flexibility, responsibility and creativity, as well as everyone's contribution to making the Embassy a great place to work, where our people get good training and fulfil their potential. We have a strong Learning and Development culture, organise regular in-house training opportunities, and encourage staff to take on opportunities for development.

The British Embassy Warsaw is now looking for a Post Security Manager who will work closely with the Regional Overseas Security Manager (ROSM) to ensure the security and safety of staff and families at the British Embassy Warsaw and staff properties on the Estate as well as safety of visitors. The role will involve the management of an established and capable team of contracted security officers, as well as other security and safety related tasks. The job holder must have excellent communication skills and the ability to give clear and concise advice.

The role entails:

Management of the security contract and operational management of the contracted security officers, as well as support to the security officers ensuring they are up to date on policy and procedures and operate our equipment correctly. This involves, among others, working with security officers who are responsible for security checks including physical searches of people and vehicles, monitoring of CCTV, operating a UHF radio network, patrolling and security regulations.

Management of security equipment to include inventory checks, planned maintenance and testing schedules and correct use or deployment of the equipment, as well as suggesting and purchasing new, if applicable.

Deliver security briefings to staff, contractors and visitors.

Security surveys of residential properties as well as emergency checks.

Security exercises and learning and development to understand policy and procedures and written and oral communication to senior management, staff, contractors or visitors on security issues as required.

Assisting on VIP & Official visits and events, including occasional field deployments.

Acting as a back-up driver, when requested.

Liaison with local police including diplomatic police and relevant local authorities on security matters.

Reacting to security incidents and issues and champion a 'customer first' approach (meet and exceed customer expectations).

Maintain an excellent working knowledge of, and work proactively and in accordance with UK and Polish legislative requirements and best practice relevant to security.

Consistently promote and adhere to internal and local policy, procedure, and legislation, including but not limited to aspects relating to fire, health and safety and act as Fire Manager.

Ensure diplomatic bags and mail are received, opened, sent and accounted for in line with policy.

Other relevant tasks as detailed by ROSM or the Head of Corporate Services.

Resources managed:

Whilst no fixed budgets will be delegated to this role, the job holder should monitor Capital bid budgets and cooperate with the Head of Corporate Services with respect to any procurement.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Our ideal candidate has:

A minimum of 3 years military, police, commercial or diplomatic security experience.

Proficiency in written and spoken English (C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) .

Ability to work as an individual and within a team.

Knowledge of security policies and procedures and physical security standards to UK and EU published standards.

Computer literacy especially in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Good to have:

Proficiency in written and spoken Polish (C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Good organisational skills.

Ability to juggle multiple tasks.

Strong communication.

An eye for detail.

A full, valid driving licence with a clean record.

Required behaviours Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together Application deadline 12 May 2024 Grade Administrative Officer (AO) Type of Position Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal Working hours per week 37.5 hrs net per week Region Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia Country/Territory Poland Location (City) Warsaw Type of Post British Embassy Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency PLN Salary 8,561 gross monthly Start Date 1 June 2024 Other benefits and conditions of employment

This is a full-time, 24-months contract, 37.5 working hours per week. The gross salary for this position is PLN 8,561 gross per month. Working hours are flexible and staff are entitled to time-off-in-lieu for agreed extra hours worked. The annual leave entitlement is 20 or 26 days per year pro rata and the Embassy also enjoys a maximum of 14 Polish / UK public holidays per year.

The start date mentioned in the advert is just an expected start date. The appointment can start earlier or later depending on several factors.

Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax required by the local law.

The successful candidate will be subject to the Polish references check and satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months.

Candidates must have the pre-existing right to live and work in Poland for the duration of the job offer in order to apply. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Warsaw are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to Polish employment law.

Visa / Passport requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Poland and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.