Director of Security & Safety

Here at Harrods we are currently recruiting for a Director of Security & Safety to lead the team.

About the Role

As the Director of Security & Safety, you will be leading the Harrods Security Directorate through the delivery of a strategic vision; driving the team to maximise the security and safety of the company and its colleagues.

This senior leadership role will report to the Chief Information Officer and will be responsible for setting the strategic vision for all matters pertaining to Security, safety and Financial Crime. It will include undertaking the role of Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). It will also provide advice to business groups and senior stakeholders on all Security and Safety related matters affecting Harrods Ltd.

About You

To be successful in this role, you have extensive experience as a security and safety professional, ideally certified with experience in financial crime compliance. You will have exemplary communication skills and experience in designing and implementing robust frameworks.

You will have the ability to build strong relationships with our business clients and senior stakeholders and give considered and practical advice on complex matters. You will be a self-starter who has sufficient expertise and experience in this area to operate autonomously and manage a team.

You will also have:

• Experience working with unions and a leading a large physical security team.
• Experience with anti money laundering and financial crime prevention.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with internal and external clients at all levels.
• Strong and proven knowledge of security strategy and implementing physical security practices and technical security measures to include CCTV, access control and management / monitoring systems.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Senior leadership skills operating in a diverse and highly collaborative, fast-moving environment
• Problem-solving and critical thinking with attention to detail.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply. 

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

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