Head of Security

About this role

A leading manufacturing group is recruiting an experienced Head of Security to provide strategic leadership and oversight of physical security across its sites. The role is based in Lagos, Nigeria. It is suited to a security professional with extensive multi-site management experience.

What you would do

• Develop and implement the group’s physical security strategy aligned with organisational objectives.
• Lead security operations across multiple sites nationwide.
• Establish security policies, procedures, standards and governance to ensure consistent implementation.
• Oversee protection of assets, facilities, personnel, inventory and critical infrastructure.
• Direct security operations at manufacturing plants, warehouses, depots and corporate offices.
• Advise executive leadership on security risks and mitigation strategies; conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminology, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Military Studies or a related field.
• Professional security certifications will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in physical security management with significant leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading security operations across multiple locations within a large FMCG or manufacturing organisation.
• Experience operating at a senior management level, preferably GM or AGM.
• Demonstrated track record of developing and implementing enterprise-wide security strategies.

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