Travel Exec Security Lead

Travel Exec Security Lead

Job Req ID: 34784

Posting Date: 17 Jun 2024

Function: Security

Unit: Networks

Location:

1 Braham Street, London, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive with Great Benefits

Why this job matters

Our purpose is to use the power of communication to make a better world. For each other, for our customers, for society and our communities.

I will support the facilitation of safe business travel, to enable growth, maintain current revenue and deliver a great customer experience. I will keep employees safe across the globe while they are in-country workforce, International Assignees or just attending business events to enable growth whilst balancing personal and business risk.

It is recognised that additional layers of security are required for some of our most senior staff to keep them safe both physically and virtually. To do this, I will support the operational deployment of the Executive Security programme ensuring the optimum level of protection to reduce risk without being overly intrusive on the employee.

This role is based in One Braham & follows hybrid working with sporadic travel to other BT sites

What you’ll be doing

A key role within the Executive and Travel Security team I’ll be required to monitor the threat environment of our global travellers, conduct research and make recommendations and decisions to keep individuals safe.

To do this, I will;

• Lead Travel Security and Executive Security function

• Implement key changes/upgrades to core systems (Healix Sentinel changes)

• Drive change to key systems to creative more effective delivery for BT

• Constantly look to improve and simplify processes

• Own and manage Travel and Executive Security Intranet content

• Oversee Travel Approve programme

• Assess, recommend and (in absence of Manager) authorise Risk Mitigation for Medium /High risk destinations

• Engage with and support Travellers to Medium and High Risk Destination.

• Identify global security trends, particularly those where BT regularly travel

• Oversee Travel Security and Executive Security functional account.

• Engage with Hospitality providers to ensure compliance with Travel policy and Executive Security requirements.

• Support Executive and Travel Security Manager in engagement with Seniors and in Event Security. (AGM, Hospitality events etc)

• Production of reports such as Country specific advice or Executive Summaries

• Monitor and Lead engagement with External Projects -MoFA – Brier etc

• Own and manage engagement and contracts with 3rd party security providers.

• Oversea and provide resilience to CoSec/ Exec Assistant / PA community engagement to ensure information flow is working and continuous dialogue maintained

• Reviewing and ensure compliance of Exec travel bookings with policy

• Risk assessment whereabouts of Executives on a weekly basis to QA Executive/Board updates

• Own and manage TSCM provision for Board and Exco whilst delivering APS for relevant meetings.

• Requirement for early morning starts at least one day a month for APS for ExCo meetings at One Braham

• Deputise for Executive and Travel Security Manager

• Improving Customer Experience in order to deliver excellent and consistent service.

• Undertake such administrative and clerical procedures in connection with the unit when required and other duties of a similar nature as may be required from time to time commensurate with the grading of the post.

• Safety: To ensure the health and welfare of the job holder (and his/her team if applicable) in accordance with BT’s Health & Safety policy.

Skills Required for the Job

• International Security knowledge: Understanding and interest in Geopolitics and understanding of factors that impact International relationships and travel

• Building Relationships: able to build strong, trusting relationships with Leadership Teams (Director and above). Build partner relationships with key vendors and industry/agency partners.

• Security Process: Understanding of international and external systems that build the executive and travel security function. As well as the security policy that under pins them.

• Communication, Visual & Written skills: Very strong communication, visual & written skills. Ability to present and influence to a senior executive.

• Collaborative Partner: easy to work alongside, with and builds positive and collaborative working relationships with their colleagues. Looking to share, support and find better ways of working together.

• Inspiring Leadership: ability to inspire people, both directly with their team and further afield, to deliver beyond their assumed limits and unite behind a vision and purpose.

• Influencing skills: Ability to persuade, influence and motivate others, with the right sense of urgency, without having formal authority.

• Time management: The ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a timely manner. Knowing when to prioritise certain items for delivery.

• Strategic thinker: Problem solving is key due to the variety of unique factors involved in the areas of responsibility.

Experience Required for the Role

• Knowledge or Experience of Travel and Executive Security work

• Knowledge and interest in Geopolitical issues.

• Ability to work effectively in a global business context.

• Understanding of security technologies, techniques and best practices.

• Experience in planning and managing security.

• Experience in handling key travel systems

• Typically qualified to degree level with professional experience with industry recognised qualifications or commensurate relevant experience.

Benefits

At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.

• Competitive salary

• 10% on target bonus

• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%

• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service

• Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan

• World-class training and development opportunities

• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.

• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages

• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop

About us

BT is part of BT Group, along with EE, Openreach, and Plusnet.

Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding.

We value diversity and celebrate difference. ‘We embed diversity and inclusion into everything that we do. It’s fundamental to our purpose: we connect for good.’

We all stick to the same values: Personal, Simple, and Brilliant. From day one, you’ll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. But you won’t be alone: we’ll be there with help and support, learning and development.

This is your chance to make a real difference to the world: to be part of the digital transformation of countless lives and businesses. Grab it.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

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