Regional Security Director – Europe

The Regional Security Director (RSD) will be an active member of the GE Aerospace (GEA) Global Security team. The RSD will primarily be responsible for collaborating and partnering with GEA facilities located in their assigned region. Under the guidance of the Senior Security Director for Regional Operations and Global Security Executives, the RSD will implement and audit security policies, standards, and security management systems, identify appropriate responsibilities, and developmental/procedural requirements across the assigned region. Additionally, the RSD will serve as the regional point of contact pursuant to international security related events, investigations, security risk mitigation, corporate security programs, security logistics for special events, and crisis management within their region of responsibility. They will also as act as a liaison/consultant with public agencies, regulatory bodies, GE facilities via the respective Site Security Leader (SSL).

GE Aerospace is one of the worlds largest manufacturers of aircraft engines and components partnering with major commercial, business jet and military aerospace companies and organisations.

Job Description

Job Type: Regional Security Director – Europe

Location: United Kingdom

Role Summary:

The Regional Security Director (RSD) will be an active member of the GE Aerospace (GEA) Global Security team. The RSD will primarily be responsible for collaborating and partnering with GEA facilities located in their assigned region. Under the guidance of the Senior Security Director for Regional Operations and Global Security Executives, the RSD will implement and audit security policies, standards, and security management systems, identify appropriate responsibilities, and developmental/procedural requirements across the assigned region. Additionally, the RSD will serve as the regional point of contact pursuant to international security related events, investigations, security risk mitigation, corporate security programs, security logistics for special events, and crisis management within their region of responsibility. They will also as act as a liaison/consultant with public agencies, regulatory bodies, GE facilities via the respective Site Security Leader (SSL).

Responsibilities:

Facility operational Security

• Promote awareness and ensure facilities are compliant with Physical Security Standard/Policy of security related GEA policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Assist in coordinating the installation or replacement of security systems at GEA facilities to ensure compatibility and continuity of systems and applications.

• Conduct comprehensive reviews and analysis of GEA facility security plans for compliance with existing GEA policies and procedures.

• When needed conduct comprehensive site security reviews of GEA construction projects underway in the assigned region.   

• Ensure the reporting of all incidents involving crime, security violations, critical security intelligence and incident trends via GEA reporting system, review incoming reports and provide guidance to close incidents.

• Security incident/investigation leader, receive and evaluate information on security-related adverse incidents and make recommendations to preclude recurrence.

• Provide general oversight and guidance on the security operations for GEA sites, to include advising on security protocols/standards, guard services, access control, crisis management and business continuity.

• Ensure SSLs are conducting security related training exercises, tabletops, and mitigating findings.

• Provide security education and awareness activities, including leading continuing education efforts for sites and leadership teams as well as all employees through awareness programs.

Regional Security Point of Contact

• Stay current with relevant security industry standards/regulations, incoming security-related correspondence as well as monitor national and international events to assess security-related trends and implications on GEA business operations and staff within the assigned region.

• Provide oversight and leadership on security-related activities as the primary security focal-point for the assigned region and the business leadership.

• When necessary, travel outside of assigned region to assist other Global Security team members.

• Deploy as part of an Incident Management Team in response to an incident when on the ground assistance is required.

• Represent GEA among key industry groups and at association functions when needed. 

• Occasionally be available out of hours to provide incident response coverage and intelligence reporting to GEA when needed.

• Support additional security related activities in assigned region as required by the Senior Security Director or Global Security Executives, in support of special events, crisis management and operational business needs.

• Build and maintain an effective working relationship with key law enforcement and security agencies and professional security organisations related to assigned region.  

• Working with GEA legal and compliance teams, ensure GEA legal entities and operations comply with local regulations.

• Coordinate, assist, and collaborate with other Regional Security Directors and members of GEA Global security team. 

• Responsible for working with related GEA components such as facilities, logistics, procurement, and digital technology teams, to support the Global Security mission.

Collaborate and share critical information with the GE Aerospace Response Center (ARC)

• Monitor national and international events to assess security-related trends and implications on GEA business operations and staff within the region.

• Ensure there are country/zone level crisis plans to provide an established and validated process to limit the intensity of a negative threat or event to GEA’s employees, products, services, financial condition, and reputation within the area.

•  Stay current with relevant travel security risk as well as provide oversight of travel security support activities, i.e., approving high risk travel, escorts, meet and greet, etc.

• Provide travel security support by monitoring trends that may cause issues for GE travellers in the assigned region and work with GE ARC for country security assessment ratings and communicate with travellers accordingly.

• Provide site readiness and security-related metrics monthly to the Senior Security Director, Global Security Executive staff the GEA Executive team when required.

Audits/Assessments

• Conduct security audits & inspections of GEA facilities. Participate in other GEA audits and inspections as required by the Senior Security Director.

• Analyse the potential security risk with regard to newly acquired businesses and implementing GEA security policies and processes during integration and any associated risk to supply chain partners.

• Support GEA regional business leaders with technical knowledge and assist in coordinating vendors on proposed security-related equipment and expenses.

• Conduct comprehensive risk and site vulnerability assessments to identify deficiencies and best practices and provide recommendations for the protection of employees and to prevent financial loss, damage, or business interruptions.

• Develop exercise simulation scenarios to test the various country and site crisis plans. Identify and propose gap resolutions for local crisis plans. Audit and drive to closure.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent advance degree

• Significant professional experience as a people leader.

• Major regional/global security experience.

• Extensive operational experience in security management, Law Enforcement, or military preferred.

• Experience working domestically and internationally in multiple settings (office & field)

• Familiarity with global/international security laws, regulations, and an understanding and acceptance of varying global perspectives, ideologies, and cultures.

• Strong oral and written communication skills in the English language.

• Strong interpersonal, judgement and leadership skills and a demonstrated background in successfully leading complex programs/projects.

• Demonstratable experience in crisis management/incident response.

• Demonstratable experience managing and executing executive protection and event security.

• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.

• Able to work effectively across multiple cultures and time zones.

• Significant domestic and international travel required.

Characteristics:

• Self-motivated, self-directed, flexible, and able to work under pressure and in fast paced team environments.

• Strong understanding of assigned region to include local laws, regulations, customs, and cultures.

• Strong understanding of security nuances (methodologies, vulnerabilities) within assigned region   

• High level of interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with an emphasis on collaboration, and the ability to engage executive-level decision-makers.

• Excellent English language communication skills: experience communicating across multiple levels (including executive level), functions and regions; able to communicate complex information clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Experience establishing and implementing departmental strategic initiatives.

• Proven project management skills (multi-faceted & complex projects) with ability to handle multiple tasks and deliver results on time.

• Experience conducting investigations on a variety of circumstances such as criminal activity, security violations, significant misconduct, etc.

• Has cultural awareness & sensitivity: ability to flex style to suit differing cultural norms and experience of leading a culturally diverse team.

• Can operate successfully in a highly autonomous environment.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward.  Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Pension
• Bonus          
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection            
• Private medical cover    

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Corporate Band: SPB

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote – This is a remote position

Apply now >