Protective Services Lead at control-risks-6

Location: London, England
Level: Lead
Posted: Apr 9, 2026

Description

This role involves implementing and governing a new protective services program, focusing on strategic planning, coordination, and execution of enhanced security operations to protect employees against global security threats. Responsibilities include identifying and mitigating risks, integrating security programs into business operations, and collaborating with various teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset, strong decision-making skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Required Skills

Strategic Planning
Coordination
Execution
Enhanced Security Operations
Global Standards
Risk Mitigation
Cross-functional Collaboration
Client Risk Appetite
Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Intelligence Teams
Threat Assessment
Vulnerability Assessments
Risk Mitigation Recommendations
Escalation of Non-mitigable High-Risk Findings
Guidelines and SOPs
Crisis Management
Business Resilience
Technology and Processes
Intelligent Monitoring
Travel Risk Information
Collaborative Relationships
Training on Protective Services Programme

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 7-8 years of proven corporate security experience, in developing, managing and executing a protective services programme essential.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge in areas such as physical security, travel security, emergency management, risk management and project management.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills. Able to brief senior executives and develop and maintain positive relationships with all members of staff at all levels.
Sound judgement and ability to provide advice and make decisions under pressure and consistent with established policy, procedures and the local risk context.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with high ethical standards.
Experience working with cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments.
Familiarity with global legal and regulatory requirements for security personnel.