Eastern & Central Safety & Security Operations Director

About the role

The Eastern & Central Safety & Security Operations Director leads the design, implementation and continuous improvement of safety and security programmes across the Eastern and Central regions and the headquarters compound. The role ensures potential threats are eliminated or minimized and that a safe, secure environment is maintained in line with STC’s policies and corporate objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of the Safety and Security General Directorate plans.
• Direct and manage the Eastern and Central Safety and Security Operations Department, providing leadership to achieve high‑performance standards.
• Control change within the department and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures and quality standards.
• Lead the implementation of sector strategy, developing and standardising policies and procedures for the regions and HQ compound.
• Oversee security control room operations and supervise external security resources on site.
• Monitor regional and international safety and security trends and develop effective contingency plans.
• Appraise, develop and post staff to maintain a strong base of experts across the regions and HQ.
• Provide orientation and training on security, fire, loss prevention and safe work practices.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in safety and security operations.
• Strong knowledge of regional and international safety and security trends.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external security providers.
• Ability to ensure compliance with corporate policies and quality standards.
• Excellent strategic thinking and implementation skills.

Required skills

• Security control room operations
• Contingency planning