British American Tobacco Vacancy for a Chief Security Officer

⏲ Jan 2, 2017, 11:22 AM
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British American Tobacco plc (informally BAT) is a British multinational tobacco company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s five largest tobacco companies. BAT has a market-leading position in over 50 countries and operations in around 180 countries. Its four largest-selling brands are Dunhill, Lucky Strike, Kent and Pall Mall, with others including Kool, Benson & Hedges and Rothmans. British American Tobacco has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. As at 6 July 2012 it had a market capitalisation of £65.6 billion, the sixth-largest of any company listed on the London Stock Exchange. It has a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Job Title: Chief Security Officer

Job number 13311BR Location Ibadan 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.