Director of Safety & Security - Six Senses London

As Director of Security, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness. Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and its strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, adopted within the hotel., As Director of Security, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the Security Department to provide exceptional services within Six Senses brand operating standards and budget. The duties and responsibilities will include:

• Provide wide leadership and direction in all areas of security, loss control, security best practices and security programs including strategic planning.
• Provide guidance regarding "best practice" business security standards, solutions and guidance to maintain a secure environment for the protection of hosts, guests, property and information.
• Monitor security conditions and conduct ongoing analysis of data received from both external and internal sources and advise on appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with all departments and external groups to effectively resolve security related issues.
• Maintain relationships with law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and other issuers of security requirement.
• Instill a cost-focused philosophy through training and education.
• Oversee and provide direction for major security related projects and physical security technologies including but not limited to various card key access systems, alarm systems, video surveillance systems, security services and data security systems and various other related systems.
• Responsible for inspecting and securing the resort's guest areas, public areas and heart-of-the-house areas on a regular basis and ensuring any security and safety improvements are actioned within the designated time frame.
• Develop and implement a security training strategy for the property and ensures appropriate
• Operate the property consistent with all legal, statutory and financial requirements and documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards, host management practices and budgetary controls are implemented, reviewed and maintained to ensure the successful operation of the hotel.
  
  To execute the position of Director of Security, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:
• Possess college or vocational training, plus four years of hotel or related security and safety experience and/or military/law enforcement experience, including supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree and more than five years' experience in a similar security role, preferred.
• NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma or equivalent qualification
• Experience leading and managing a team and delivering effective trainings
• Fluent in English; I understand that additional languages are preferred
• All candidates must hold the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.