Join us as an Executive Protection Officer where you will be responsible for the protection of C-Suite level Executives as well as managing security at company sponsored events and for monitoring the wellbeing of colleagues on business travel assignments. The Executive Protection Officer will provide hands on close protection to our executives around the clock, both domestically and abroad.
To be successful as an Executive Protection Officer, you should have the following skills/experience:
Solid experience in the close protection of VIPs/dignitaries whether in a government or corporate environment or both.An evidenced ability to conduct risk assessments on individuals and events.Excellent verbal and written communication skills to converse effectively with C-Suite level leaders and submit, in a timely manner, comprehensive security risk assessments and reports relating to the protection of senior leaders.An ability to work long hours when required and able to travel domestically and globally with no restrictions.Physically fit enough to perform protection duties.
Some other highly valued skills may include:
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.’
This role will be based in London.
Purpose of the role
To develop and implement protection plans and strategies for high profile individuals within the bank.
Accountabilities
Development and implementation of executive protection strategies and contingency plans for high profile individuals within the bank by conducting threat assessments, developing security plans and coordinating with security providers.Development and implementation of travel security strategies for international and domestic travelling colleagues by conducting risk assessments, developing security plans, route planning, and providing travel security training.Development and implementation of event security strategies for bank-sponsored events such as shareholder meetings, conferences, and other events through collaboration with colleagues in corporate access and event delivery fields.Management of security operations for the bank's facilities using various control systems, CCTV and security personnel to ensure the onsite safety and protection high profile individuals.Management of stakeholder relationship including senior executives, colleagues, and vendors to algin security operations with the bank’s objectives.Assistant Vice President Expectations
To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomesIf the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.