The British Deputy High Commission (BDHC) in Lagos has the following vacancy within the Corporate Services Team. This is a 12 month fixed term renewable contract.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 06 May 2011
Position: LE I Chief Security Officer

General

The British Deputy High Commission is looking for a Chief Security Officer to lead its busy Security team.

Job Description
The Chief Security Officer will report to the Deputy Head of Mission/Head of Corporate Services, or in his absence, the Corporate Services Manager.
Duties in this busy and demanding role will include:

 Day to day management of 1 x LE 2, 3 x LE3 Security Officers, supervision of the MOPOL guards and the BEMIL guard force
 Providing security briefing to all new arrivals (UK Based and Locally Engaged)
 Liaising with the Regional Overseas Security Manager at the BHC Abuja, the Nigerian Police and the local authorities in Lagos
 Being a member of the Post Security Committee and acting as the note taker.
 Providing cover for the LE2 Security Manager when he is on leave
 Providing advice to the Post Security Officer (the DHM/HCS) on security related issues at all properties.
 Day to day supervision of the Lagos vehicle fleet.
 Supervision of the Head of Transport Section.
 Escorting the Queen’s Messenger to and from the airport.
 Providing advice and budgetary details on replacement of the official vehicle fleet.
 Monitoring of bulk diesel and petrol supplies.

Qualities needed

To meet the challenges of this demanding position, it is essential that you have:
- previous staff management experience;
- previous experience of working for HMG (Her Majesty’s Government) and
Military, Police or Commercial Security industry experience.
- good keyboard skills. Knowledge of computers and software packages (notably MS Word and MS Excel)
Knowledge/Experience of Transport Management would be desirable.

Additional qualities will include Managing & Developing Staff, Delivering Results, Managing External Relationships, Problem Solving & Judgement, Strategic Awareness, Working with others and Communicating & Influencing.
The successful candidate must be a British Passport Holder with excellent English oral and written communication skills. They must possess excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously; have strong interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people.

As there may also be the possibility of a vacancy at LE2, please indicate on your application if you would like to be considered for both the LE1 and LE2 jobs.

This is a full time 12 months fixed term contract position. The job will be graded LE I with a monthly salary of N469, 436 and will attract an allowance for out of hours working. Successful candidates who are not liable to pay Nigerian tax will be subject to a 10 % notional tax deduction on the basic salary. The salary will be paid in Naira.
All Applications MUST BE a hand written covering letter and detailed CV giving their experience.

Thelma Egunjobi
Human Resources Manager
Security Manager Vacancy – LE I
British Deputy High Commission
Lagos

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. Telephone applications and enquiries will not be accepted. Only applicants called for interview will be contacted.

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