Senior Executive Protection & Protective… job at Control Risks

Control Risks is hiring: Senior Executive Protection & Protective Security Advisor. <p>The Senior Executive Protection & Protective Security Advisor…

Company: Control Risks · Work mode: on site

<p>The Senior Executive Protection & Protective Security Advisor is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of executive protection and protective security services for senior executives and designated personnel across the UK and Northern Europe.</p><p> </p><p>The role combines strategic risk management with operational delivery, ensuring executives can travel, work and engage globally with confidence. Acting as a trusted security partner to executive offices, regional security teams and external providers, the successful candidate will deliver a discreet, intelligence-led and white-glove protective service while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality and client service.</p><p> </p><p>This position is suited to an experienced corporate security professional with a strong executive protection background, capable of operating confidently within C-suite environments, conducting detailed risk assessments, coordinating complex travel and event security arrangements, and deploying operationally as a Personal Protection Officer (PPO) when required.</p>
<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><p> </p><h2>Executive Protection Operations</h2><p> </p><ul><li>Support the day-to-day delivery of the executive protection programme across the UK and Northern Europe.</li><li>Coordinate protective security activities for senior executives and designated personnel.</li><li>Deploy as a Personal Protection Officer (PPO) when required.</li><li>Maintain oversight of operational tasking, resource allocation and service delivery across all protective activities.</li><li>Ensure all executive protection operations are delivered professionally, discreetly and in accordance with organisational standards.</li></ul><p> </p><h2>Protective Intelligence & Risk Management</h2><p> </p><ul><li>Conduct comprehensive threat, vulnerability and risk assessments for executives, travel, events and strategic business activities.</li><li>Analyse security threats and develop practical mitigation strategies tailored to executive profiles and operational requirements.</li><li>Maintain visibility of executive travel schedules to support proactive threat monitoring and decision-making.</li><li>Monitor geopolitical, criminal, terrorism, civil unrest and emerging security risks impacting executive activities.</li><li>Produce clear, actionable risk assessments and executive security recommendations.</li></ul><p> </p><h2>Travel Security & Journey Management</h2><p> </p><ul><li>Lead advance planning and protective arrangements for domestic and international executive travel.</li><li>Conduct location, venue, accommodation and route risk assessments.</li><li>Develop journey management plans and contingency measures for elevated-risk travel.</li><li>Coordinate security arrangements with regional teams, service providers and local stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure executives receive concise and effective security briefings before travel.</li></ul><p> </p><h2>Event & Residential Security</h2><p> </p><ul><li>Support the design and implementation of security plans for executive meetings, conferences, site visits and corporate events.</li><li>Contribute to residential security reviews and protection programmes for designated personnel.</li><li>Identify vulnerabilities and recommend physical, procedural and technical security enhancements.</li><li>Coordinate security requirements across executive residences, corporate offices and event venues as required.</li></ul><p> </p><h2>Stakeholder Management</h2><p> </p><ul><li>Build trusted relationships with executive offices, senior leadership teams and key business stakeholders.</li><li>Act as a primary point of contact for protective security requirements within the region.</li><li>Coordinate closely with regional security managers, intelligence teams and third-party security providers.</li><li>Ensure all security activities are aligned with corporate policies, governance requirements and risk tolerances.</li></ul><p> </p><h2>Programme Governance & Continuous Improvement</h2><p> </p><ul><li>Maintain accurate records, operational plans and security documentation.</li><li>Support programme reporting, assurance activities and service performance reviews.</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance executive protection capabilities, processes and standards.</li><li>Contribute to the development of procedures, guidance and best practices for protective services delivery.</li></ul><p> </p> <p> </p><h2>Experience & Qualifications</h2><p> </p><h3>Essential</h3><p> </p><ul><li>Minimum 5-8 years' experience within Executive Protection, Protective Services or Corporate Security.</li><li>Demonstrated experience supporting C-suite executives, board members and senior leadership teams.</li><li>Proven experience conducting executive, travel and event security risk assessments.</li><li>Experience planning and coordinating international executive travel and protective operations.</li><li>Strong understanding of threat assessment, protective intelligence and risk mitigation methodologies.</li><li>Experience managing third-party security providers and cross-functional stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior executives confidently.</li><li>Valid driving licence and willingness to travel internationally as operational requirements dictate.</li></ul><p> </p><h3>Desirable</h3><p> </p><ul><li>Previous experience within a multinational corporate environment, global security function, consultancy or professional services organisation.</li><li>Background in specialist military, law enforcement, diplomatic protection or government protective security roles.</li><li>Experience supporting high-profile executive travel in complex or elevated-risk environments.</li><li>Knowledge of crisis management, emergency response and business resilience practices.</li><li>Relevant professional security qualifications and executive protection certifications.</li></ul>
<p>All employees are expected to display behaviours reflective of our company values: Integrity and Ethics, Collaboration and Teamwork, Commitment to People and Professionalism and Excellence.</p>