About the role

An established international security provider is seeking an experienced and highly professional Project Security Manager to lead the delivery of a diplomatic security support contract in Libya.

This is a senior operational management role suited to a disciplined, mature and proven security professional with significant experience managing armed or static security teams, close protection support, secure compounds, client-facing operations and hostile-environment security procedures.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management, operational performance, discipline, compliance, reporting and quality assurance of the assigned security project. The role requires strong leadership, sound judgement, diplomatic professionalism and the ability to operate confidently within a structured international environment.

Specific project and client details will be discussed only with shortlisted candidates during the interview and onboarding process.

Location

The role will be based in Libya within a secure diplomatic support environment. Movement, accommodation, operational access and project details will be managed in accordance with company and client procedures.

Rotation and working schedule

Rotation schedule to be confirmed during the interview process.
Deployment cycles remain subject to operational requirements.
Availability required for operational escalation, incident response and client support while deployed.
Flexibility required due to the nature of diplomatic security operations in a hostile environment.

Reporting line

The Project Security Manager will report to senior company management and will act as the primary on-ground management representative for the assigned project.

The role will also maintain regular operational communication with authorised client representatives, internal operations management, team leaders, supervisors, logistics, HR, compliance and support personnel.

Key responsibilities

Contract and project management

Manage the daily delivery of all security services under the assigned project.
Act as the primary operational point of contact between the company and the client.
Ensure contract requirements, service levels, staffing levels and performance standards are consistently met.
Maintain professional client communication and resolve operational issues quickly and appropriately.
Ensure all project personnel understand their duties, responsibilities, reporting lines and operational limitations.
Support mobilisation, demobilisation, rotation planning and handover procedures.
Maintain accurate records for attendance, manning, incidents, training, equipment, welfare and compliance.

Security operations management

Oversee static guarding, access control, control room coordination and compound security procedures.
Maintain perimeter integrity, visitor management, access procedures and emergency escalation arrangements.
Coordinate with team leaders, supervisors and operational support staff to ensure effective daily delivery.
Monitor the local security situation and advise management of developments that may affect the project.
Ensure all personnel operate in accordance with SOPs, Rules for the Use of Force, local law, client procedures and company policies.

Leadership and team management

Manage team leaders, supervisors, static security contractors, drivers and support personnel.
Maintain discipline, standards, morale and professional conduct across the deployed team.
Conduct briefings, debriefings, inspections, welfare checks and performance reviews.
Identify training gaps and ensure corrective action is implemented.
Manage poor performance, misconduct or non-compliance in accordance with company procedures.
Ensure personnel remain presentable, alert, punctual and operationally fit throughout deployment.
Support a respectful, professional, multicultural working environment.

SOPs, compliance and quality assurance

Implement, maintain and review project-specific SOPs.
Conduct routine quality assurance checks, site inspections and operational reviews.
Ensure records are complete, accurate and inspection-ready.
Support internal audits, client reviews, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Maintain compliance with applicable company standards, local regulations, human rights principles and recognised private security management standards.
Ensure use-of-force, incident, access control and emergency procedures are clearly understood by project personnel.

Risk, threat and incident management

Monitor local security developments and identify threats that may affect the client, personnel, facilities or movements.
Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability reviews where required.
Maintain emergency, evacuation, medical, fire and contingency plans.
Coordinate the initial response to incidents, alarms, medical events, access breaches, civil unrest, indirect threats or other emergencies.
Prepare accurate incident reports, situation reports and post-incident reviews.
Escalate critical information through the correct channels without delay.
Capture lessons learned and update procedures where required.

Logistics, equipment and welfare oversight

Ensure personnel have the required equipment, uniform, PPE, communications and documentation.
Monitor accommodation, meals, transport, welfare and life-support arrangements.
Report equipment faults, shortages, maintenance requirements and operational deficiencies.
Ensure weapons, radios, vehicles, access systems, CCTV, alarms and other equipment are controlled and used in accordance with procedures where applicable.
Support a safe and sustainable working environment for deployed personnel.

Mandatory requirements

Experience

Minimum 10 years’ verifiable experience in military, police, government, diplomatic security or regulated commercial security operations.
Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in a senior supervisory or management role, such as Project Manager, Operations Manager, Security Manager or equivalent, with direct responsibility for personnel, assets and operational delivery.
Demonstrated experience managing security operations in hostile, high-risk or austere environments, with documented operational outcomes.
Proven experience supporting diplomatic missions, government entities, international organisations or similarly high-profile clients under formal contractual frameworks.
Comprehensive operational knowledge of static guarding, access control systems, control room operations, emergency response procedures and secure compound management.
Demonstrated experience in producing formal reports, risk assessments, incident documentation and operational briefings to a professional and auditable standard.
Experience operating within structured compliance frameworks and adhering to recognised international standards, such as ISO 18788, ISO 9001 and ICoCA principles.

Qualifications

Recognised and accredited qualification in close protection, security management, military or police training from a reputable institution or government body.
Valid and current medical qualification, minimum FREC 3 or internationally recognised equivalent (mandatory).
Valid Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) or equivalent certification from an accredited provider (mandatory).
Valid driving licence with demonstrable operational driving experience in challenging environments.
Formal qualification in project management, risk management or security management, such as PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent, strongly preferred.
Demonstrated weapons competency and certification where applicable, in accordance with legal and operational requirements.
All qualifications must be verifiable, current and issued by recognised and accredited training providers or authorities.

Professional skills

Strong leadership and decision-making under pressure.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Professional client-facing communication skills.
Ability to manage multicultural teams.
High level of discretion and confidentiality.
Strong administrative and reporting discipline.
Ability to enforce standards fairly and consistently.
Calm, mature and solution-focused approach to operational challenges.
Understanding of diplomatic operating environments and the need for discretion, protocol and professionalism.

Preferred experience

Previous Libya deployment experience.
Arabic language ability.
Previous embassy or diplomatic security project experience.
Experience managing EU, UK or international security personnel.
Experience working under ISO 18788, ISO 9001, ICoCA or similar security and compliance frameworks.
Experience managing armed security teams.
Experience coordinating with local authorities, security stakeholders or international organisations.
Previous responsibility for contract mobilisation, quality assurance, training or operational audits.

Vetting and compliance requirements

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to a comprehensive vetting and compliance process. Applicants must be able to provide:

Valid passport.
Updated CV.
Police clearance certificate or equivalent background check.
Proof of military, police, government or security service.
Training and qualification certificates.
Medical qualification certificates.
Verifiable employment references.
Copies of relevant licences or professional certifications.
Supporting identification documents.

Additional checks may include:

Identity verification and document authentication.
Employment and reference verification.
Qualification, licence and certification validation.
Criminal record, sanctions and compliance screening where legally permitted.
Client approval, medical review and deployment eligibility checks as required by company and client procedures.

Confidentiality notice

Due to the sensitive nature of the assignment, specific project, location, movement, client and operational details will only be shared with shortlisted candidates during the interview and onboarding process.

Project Security Manager