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British American Tobacco Vacancy for a Chief Security Officer

British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace. Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands. If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Security Officer Job Number: 16988BR Location: Zaria Appointment type: Permanent Job Purpose and key Deliverables

British American Tobacco has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Security Officer to join our team in Zaria.

Context / Environment

The Security Department supports the company’s objectives through development and implementation of policies covering every aspect of security management, for them to serve as action guidelines at all levels of the company.
The CSO reports to the Security Manager and is a key member of the security team within the company, working closely with other functions.

Purpose Statement

To provide a secure environment in which BATNL will ensure as far as practicable, that its people are safe, its assets and operations are protected from theft and wilful damage and its sensitive and proprietary information are kept private and also to effectively integrate security and main business operations so as to contribute to the achievement of BAT corporate objectives.

Principal Accountabilities

Implement Group and departmental security policies as formulated by management
Carry out all instructions as may be directed by the ASM and the CSM
Ensure that a report on the security situation in standard format, is submitted monthly to the Factory Security Manager.
Supervise the activities of supervisors and the contract security personnel
Manage the business relationship between BATN Security Department and contractors
Liaise with other departments concerning all BATN security issues
Intervene in all emergency cases to mitigate damage/loss of company employees and property
Provide effective security cover for all company special events
Gather and interpret intelligence reports and implement appropriate measures.
Draft Policies and procedures for approval by manager and make changes where necessary
Provide input and advice where necessary for the development, review and updating of the security element of contingency plans.
Control the functions of all security escort team personnel, employees and contractors so as to provide a properly co-ordinated and cost effective service.