Corporate Security and Brand Protection Manager at Diageo

Top Accountabilities

• Liaise with local police services, outsourced security contractors and relevant consultants and stakeholders.
• Forge strong relationships with Commercial and Sales team to embed the brand protection agenda into their operations. Facilitate regular communication and collaborative initiatives that highlight the importance of brand protection.
• Implement and maintain personal and residential security procedures.
• In conjunction with procurement services, select and appoint security services providers as and when required.
• Submit monthly security reports to the Head of Corporate Security and Brand Protection Operations; provide security incident reports, security tips and trends in residential, commercial and personal security.
• Develop & deliver comprehensive security and brand protection training and awareness programs and organizes security awareness campaigns as necessary.
• Keep detailed record of security incidents and other important data for learning and continues improvement.
• Provide advice, coordinate and or manage event security & executive protection.
• Assist in the development (of security aspects) of crisis and business continuity plans within SA, and act as a member of crisis management team.
• Undertake specific business projects as directed by the Legal Director or Head of Corporate Security and Brand Protection Operations.
• Provide timely security advice to Diageo management and staff to protect people, assets, information, brand and reputation.  This also includes the provision of travel security and personal Safety advice for staff travelling in SA.
• Ensure that all Diageo security operations are conducted in accordance with Diageo’s Security Standards, local & international laws and regulations, and in line with the COBC.
• Monitor security developments (generally), and Diageo security incidents (specifically), and investigate breaches of Company policy & COBC
• Ensure that appropriate security policies, plans and procedures are in place across the business in order to deal with a range of threats and ensure that these are reviewed on a regular basis.
• Proactively engage with local law enforcement, regulatory bodies and key stakeholders. Represent the company and the security department at relevant security forums in SA.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• A tertiary qualification /degree in a discipline related to the role will be advantageous.  (e.g. including, but not exclusively, a qualification in Security/Risk Management, Law, Criminal Justice, Strategic or Political or Cultural Studies, etc.)
• Having background as former law enforcement agent, military, or intelligence services agent will be advantageous.
• Appropriate security industry experience in the areas of security risk assessment, security risk management, security strategy & planning, and preventative security measures.
• 5 -7 years experience in a management /leadership role, with ability to manage, lead and motivate a team of diverse security professionals.
• Knowledge:

Corporate Governance

• Legal aspects/litigation process
• Knowledge of industrial security as well as in depth knowledge of risk assessment methods and emergency management