Security and HSE Manager at Best Search Recruitment

Best Search Recruitment is recruiting to fill th position of:

Job Title: Security and HSE Manager

Location: Lagos

Reports to: Cluster Top, Central West Africa Cluster

Direct/Indirect Reports: Direct reports – Assistant Security Manager, Fleet Supervisor, Security Supervisors
Indirect reports - Security Officers, Security Guards

Department: Security

Job level: Manager

Job overview:
This role is responsible for all aspects of security and safety of employees at onsite as well as associated off site security requirements for employees. The Security and HSE Manager will be responsible to ensure a safe and secure work environment for employees, customers and visitors, and also ensure that our business locations across the country are environmentally secure. Successful candidate will also be responsible for effectively using resources, both human as well as company assets towards carrying out day to day duties and assignments.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Responsible for providing a safe and secure working environment for all employees, customers, contractors and visitors
• Responsible for interacting with various law enforcing agencies like police, EFCC etc. on behalf of the firm and employees, if required for carrying out necessary investigations.
• Maintains a thorough awareness of international and local security standards and legislation, company’s safety and security policies / procedures, keeps up to date with community’s safety and security issues while remaining abreast of safety and security industry developments generally – including the development of new technologies.
• Maintains a network of contacts within the security industry locally in Nigeria and also within the company’s group.
• Monitors the safety and security situation in the wider community and identifies potential security risks and takes steps to minimise those risks.
• Maintains preparedness of the company’s Evacuation and Business Continuity Plans and acts as the CSO.
• Investigates safety, security, fraud and loss incidents in co-operation with relevant department, police and other government authorities as necessary.
• Manages the activities of the Maersk Nigeria Limited’s safety and security contractors to provide best possible services at the lowest practical cost.
• Establishes procedures and measuring tools through periodic review safety and security related processes to identify, recommend and implement opportunities for improvement.
• Produces regular safety and security alerts and reports, where necessary.
• Ensures highest possible safety and security levels to prevent possible harm to employees and loss/theft of company assets.
• Manages new safety and security projects and initiatives, including training of staff and campaigns to increase awareness of related matters in line with the company’s HSE policy.
• Overseeing protocol activities and effective management of company’s fleet of vehicles as well as related resources in a professional manner.
• Meets regularly with management, customers, suppliers and government agencies to ensure good communication is maintained and any problems are resolved at an early stage.
• Identifies high performers, mentors and coaches potential successors. Sets specific, measurable (SMART) objectives for direct reports and conducts regular performance feedbacks and appraisals.
• Carryout health, safety, security and environment audits, including but not limited to regular fire and evacuation drills.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Reporting and Scope

• Position reports to Cluster Top, Central West Africa Cluster
• Direct reports – Assistant Security Manager, Fleet Supervisor, Security Supervisors
• Indirect reports - Security Officers, Security Guards
• Work / Business Contacts and Authority

Internal

• Employees and visitors

External

• Security staff, Police, Customs and other government agencies
• Customers
• Security Contractors

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Minimum first degree from any reputable institution. A Master’s degree in HSE or related course would be an added advantage.
• Minimum 7 years of work experience at Management level within a multinational company – preferably in the Shipping/Freight logistics industry
• C with international standards (ISO) for Health, Safety, Security and Environment or similar national standards.
• Familiarity with Nigerian national security standards and regulations
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess strong stakeholder management skills.
• Possess effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge and experience relating to the handling of dangerous good and emergency situations
• Strong business writing skill to write comprehensive reports for both investigations and inspections
• Requires the ability to remain calm, but be able to direct other in times of emergency

Client's offer:

• Our client offer the opportunity to work in a challenging role where safety and security of employees is paramount. You will be offered a splendid leadership opportunity within a dynamic environment where career progression is driven by performance. They offer a wide range of learning opportunities to help you improve your skills in the following areas;
• Project management skills
• New security technologies
• Communication skills internally and externally with third party stakeholders
• ISO and other international and local security standards
• General management skills

Location:
The scope of this position is domestic (Nigeria) and successful candidate must be willing to travel on security assignments whenever the need arises.

Application Closing Date:
15th April 2014

Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected]