Commercial Security Manager at British American Tobacco

Job Number: 36425
Seniority Level: Management
Function: Legal & External Affairs

Job Details

• BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.
• To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

Role Positioning and Objectives

• Reports to: Area Head of Security
• Reporting Level:  Management
• Geographic Scope: Nigeria

What You Will Be Accountable for

• Set up a reliable information network including BAT service providers and multiple external sources
• Liaise with government security Agencies and other external sources to optimize risk assessment
• Identify all risks to BAT Commercial activities across Nigeria by conducting Business Impact Analysis
• Conduct SSAVA (Security Assessments) for all BAT premises and premises used by BAT (Distributor and warehouses owners)
• Propose cost effective measures to mitigate such risks
• Set up an efficient information system per region to forward timely alerts
• Re Organize the Control Room in Lagos to optimize use of electronics systems and improve the alignment with the Ibadan Control Room
• Review and update security SOP’s for Rising Sun head offices and residences in Lagos, BAT offices and warehouses in country
• Task, develop and train Business Risk manager and CSO under his responsibility to implement SOP’s and templates
• Ensure the embedding of the Security Risk Management Model across BAT Commercial activities in Nigeria
• Facilitates the Business Continuity Management process for Commercial activities in Nigeria and the test of a realistic BCP for loss of distributor
• Contribute to the set-up of pragmatic Security BCP for political and civil unrest including evacuation planning (election periods for instance). This includes the ability to print a POB list for RS
• Coordinate security support to head office and market visits for all staff, especially for WAALT and Regional visitors
• Issue a Month End security report highlighting country risk assessment, delivered activities, incidents, and key trends as well as a forecast for the following month
• Send timely situation and incident reports when required
• Responsible for the Management of Security service providers and ensuring that required services are provided and delivered in full and on time as per contractual arrangements
• Carry out objective enquiry / investigation into all reported cases or incident, breaches by determining facts, understanding vulnerability, and drawing appropriate supportable conclusions to make recommendations

Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• Good knowledge in understanding potential threats to BAT Commercial activities across Nigeria
• Bachelor's Degree with NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) completed
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in Security Management, ideally in an FMCG environment
• Clear and compelling written and verbal communication skills including ability to write concise reports
• Understand and analyse developing situations, drawing probable conclusions, and making recommendations to sustain Operations while mitigating risks
• Ability to multitask and support various managers with proven business partner engagement skills at all levels and functions
• Sound and mature judgement as well as decision making ability during crisis situations
• Availability to work across the country and outside of standard working hours
• Strong people leadership and team management capabilities
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Package tools