Description
The Commercial Team Leader supports and assists the Operations Manager, Baghdad in managing region-wide commercial operations and specified projects.
The successful candidate will have a major impact on how potential clients assess the capabilities of Control Risks and will be responsible for setting and maintaining the highest standards of team presentation and capability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all HQ teams meet operational and training standards
- Ensure teams display client etiquette, discipline, and Control Risks' low-profile approach
- Deliver operational briefs to Armed Protection Teams (APTs) and client staff
- Understand Iraq's geo-political landscape and Control Risks' wider operations
- Assist in risk assessments and operational planning
- Conduct venue and route surveys, security reviews, and produce bespoke reports
- Plan and execute tasks to remote areas and locations
- Provide cover to the project armed protection team contingent
Management Responsibilities:
- Conduct certifiable instruction in operational and medical team requirements
- Deputise for the Ops Manager Baghdad and Baghdad Security Manager
- Work closely with the operational management team to deliver regional operational activities
- Assist with new commercial team mobilisations
- Oversee administration, vehicle maintenance, equipment husbandry, and reports
- Manage temporary staff and IN HR administration
- Ensure HSE standards are met across HQ and Baghdad-based teams
Requirements:
- Minimum 4 years' military, armed police service, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years' Iraq APT operational experience as a Team Leader
- Minimum 1 year's APT operational experience in Baghdad
- FREC/FPOS/AoFAQ medical qualification
- Minimum security licensing SIA (frontline) – close protection qualified
- Competent in Microsoft Office products
Preferred Qualifications:
- Attendance on an internationally regarded military Non-Commissioned Officer or similar organisational command and leadership course
- Previous experience working within southern headquarters
- Previous experience operating in the wider Iraq environment
- Security and risk management certification
- HSE qualification
- Certified training instructor CTTLS, PTLLS, or equivalent BTEC