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Security Director – Confidential Signature Project, Saudi ArabiaWe are supporting the delivery of a high-profile signature project in Saudi Arabia, operating within a complex and strategically important environment and requiring a sophisticated, integrated approach to security.
We are looking for an experienced Security Director to lead the security function for the project, taking overall responsibility for strategic security management, physical and operational security, crisis and emergency response, personnel and asset protection, and security intelligence.
This is a senior leadership role requiring extensive experience operating in complex, international and geopolitically sensitive environments. You will act as the principal security advisor to senior management and project leadership, ensuring that the project maintains a robust, scalable and intelligence-led security strategy aligned with applicable regulatory requirements, security standards and company policies.
Working closely with project leadership, local authorities, law enforcement and government stakeholders, security partners and specialist teams, you will lead the development and implementation of an integrated security strategy designed to protect personnel, assets, facilities, operations and critical project information.
The RoleWe are looking for an experienced Security Director to take overall responsibility for the development, implementation and management of the security strategy and security operations for a major signature project in Saudi Arabia.
You will lead the assessment of security threats and vulnerabilities, taking into account geopolitical developments, local political dynamics and the potential for civil unrest, violence and other emerging security risks. You will translate this intelligence into clear security strategies, operational procedures and proportionate mitigation measures.
As the principal security advisor to senior management and project leadership, you will provide regular security briefings and strategic recommendations, ensuring that leadership maintains a clear understanding of the project's security posture and any emerging risks.
The role combines strategic leadership with significant operational responsibility. You will oversee physical site security, access control, perimeter protection, surveillance infrastructure, security personnel, secure logistics and personnel movements, crisis management and emergency response.
A critical part of the position will be establishing and maintaining trusted relationships with local authorities, law enforcement agencies, government partners and key security stakeholders, ensuring effective intelligence sharing, coordinated security operations and strategic alignment on site protection.
Strategic Security ManagementThe Security Director will establish and maintain a robust and scalable security framework specifically tailored to the threats, vulnerabilities and operating environment of the project.
You will continuously assess the security environment, including geopolitical trends and local political and security developments, ensuring that the project's security strategy evolves in response to changing threats.
You will establish an effective intelligence network across local authorities, law enforcement, government partners and other security stakeholders, ensuring that relevant information is gathered, assessed and translated into timely operational decisions.
You will also serve as the principal security advisor to senior project leadership, providing clear recommendations on security posture, emerging threats, mitigation measures and strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Crisis & Emergency ResponseThe Security Director will lead the project's preparedness and response arrangements for security incidents and wider emergencies.
You will develop and regularly update comprehensive crisis management and emergency response plans covering political incidents, security breaches, medical emergencies and natural disasters.
During an incident, you will lead the on-site crisis management team, coordinating closely with regional and corporate leadership, relevant authorities and security stakeholders to ensure rapid decision-making, effective mitigation and clear communication.
Regular drills, exercises and training will form an important part of the role, ensuring project personnel understand their responsibilities and are prepared to respond effectively to emergency and evacuation scenarios.
Personnel & Asset ProtectionYou will oversee security programmes designed to protect both expatriate and local employees, including personal security assessments, protective measures and safe-location arrangements where appropriate.
You will ensure the protection of project assets, sensitive information, intellectual property and critical project data through effective physical security and information-access controls.
The Security Director will also oversee background checks and vetting processes for employees and contractors requiring site access, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company security standards.
Essential Skills & ExperienceWe are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
Desirable ExperienceExperience or qualifications in one or more of the following would be particularly advantageous:
Personal AttributesWe Are Looking For Someone Who Is
Project EnvironmentThe role will operate within a high-profile signature project in Saudi Arabia, involving a complex stakeholder environment across project leadership, construction and operational teams, corporate stakeholders, government authorities, law enforcement agencies and specialist security partners.
Given the nature and profile of the project, further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process.
The successful candidate will need to establish trusted and effective relationships across these organisations while maintaining clear ownership of the project's overall security posture.
The position requires an individual capable of operating at both strategic and operational level – advising senior leadership on geopolitical and security risk while ensuring that robust physical security, personnel protection, secure logistics, crisis response and intelligence arrangements are implemented effectively on the ground.
This is an opportunity to take overall security leadership responsibility for a landmark programme and play a critical role in protecting its people, assets, operations and continuity.
