security manager London, England
Job description
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Job Summary:
The Event Security Coordinator, assigned to one of Pinkerton's largest global clients, will request specific risk assessments and subsequently assess and interpret that information in order to provide both strategic and tactical event plans. With this information, the Coordinator triages registered events and assigns to the appropriate Event Coordinator within the EMEA region. This role will provide critical feedback to management regarding the event process while aligning with the client's global procedures. The position is engaged with senior management to deliver security advice and clear presentations which withstands scrutiny in a succinct and timely manner. Key regional stakeholders, event agencies, and other cross functional partners will require a high level of product delivery to maintain confidence in the Global Events Security Team. Domestic and international travel is required.
Essential Functions:
- Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
- Coordinate the assignment of registered events throughout the EMEA region maintaining global alignment as per client policies.
- Manage in office time (IOT) events by providing appropriate security solutions that are within budget constraints;
- Provide detailed accounts of budget spending, savings, and offset costs.
- Anticipate, identify, and evaluate emerging risks and/or upcoming internal and external events that may impact the client's personnel, assets and/or reputation;
- Develop and maintain an on-site/off-site/virtual event security plan, including staffing and deployment where necessary, with an intent to minimize threat, manage vulnerabilities, and mitigate risk to the business;
- Oversee event support on the ground where required. Whether the ESC is present in person or monitoring remotely, he or she will quality assure the implementation of the security plan and continuously review the effectiveness of the plan.
- Complete venue reconnaissance and associated written recommendations to enhance the overall effectiveness of the security arrangements, including supporting rationale, contingencies for raised threat, policy/decision log, and an audit trail.
- Represent the Global Security Services team during the planning and implementation of all in-person, virtual, and hybrid events throughout EMEA.
- Exchange appropriate information and intelligence with external business teams during the planning and delivery of onsite and offsite events;
- Collaborate with Global Security Services (GSS) and cross-function partners to schedule and facilitate events both nationally and internationally to ensure a consistent and secure experience and environment to all employees and guests during events.
- Liaise with regional event organizers, external security vendors, external event agencies, and other clients to comply with regional and global security standards, processes, requirements, and local legislation and to assist with pre-event planning and ensure compliance;
- Ensure an appropriate accreditation and validation system is in place for all delegates, visitors and other security personnel accredited by the organizers.
- Lead teams of services to deliver event security which may include Reception, Security and Brand Ambassadors during the event.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), metrics, and reporting, as requested.
- Report any security incidents which occur during events, report, and monitor lessons learned to ensure continuous improvement.
- Build and maintain relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including local law enforcement personnel, emergency medical services, business representatives and other government agencies to maintain security, service delivery, and operational excellence.
- All other duties, as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Certifications:
Five or more years within the security industry with experience coordinating geographically diverse teams, completion of risk assessments, and crisis management. Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Competencies:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong cross-group collaboration and relationship management skills.
- Able to analyze complex situations and recommend solutions.
- Able to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual and stressful circumstances.
- Strong client orientation and results driven.
- Able to interact effectively with confidence at different social levels and across diverse cultures.
- Computer skills; Microsoft Office and Google applications.
Working Conditions:
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;
- Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.
- Regular computer usage.
- Must be able to see, hear, speak, and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or customers.
- Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
- Ability to adjust focus between close and distance vision.
- Frequent sitting, standing, and/or walking.
- Able to work outside of traditional days and hours as necessary for the successful completion of work assignments.
- Travel, to all countries within EMEA and work abroad (on occasion) for periods of up to 10 days at a time.
Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law. Pinkerton also adheres to all local, state, federal, and country hiring requirements.
