General Manager – Security and Government Affairs

Job Purpose:

To lead, manage, and oversee all security operations and government affairs activities across the organization, ensuring the protection of company assets, employees, facilities, and operations while maintaining effective relationships with government authorities and regulatory bodies.

The role is responsible for developing and implementing security strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, managing government relations, and safeguarding the organization's interests through proactive coordination with relevant authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Management:

• Develop and implement the organization's overall security strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee physical security operations across all company facilities, offices, and operational sites.
• Ensure the protection of employees, visitors, company assets, properties, and confidential information.
• Establish and supervise access control systems, security surveillance, and monitoring procedures.
• Conduct security risk assessments and implement appropriate preventive measures.
• Lead investigations into security incidents, violations, and breaches.
• Develop and implement emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity plans.
• Supervise security personnel, contractors, and external security service providers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable security standards, laws, and regulations.

Government Affairs Management:

• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with government authorities, ministries, regulatory agencies, and relevant public institutions.
• Represent the organization in dealings with governmental and official entities.
• Manage and follow up on government permits, licenses, approvals, and official documentation.
• Monitor changes in governmental regulations, policies, and legislation that may affect the organization's operations.
• Coordinate with relevant government authorities to facilitate business operations and resolve administrative or regulatory matters.
• Ensure timely submission and renewal of official documents, licenses, and regulatory requirements.
• Support senior management in addressing government-related issues and maintaining the organization's institutional relationships.

Leadership and Strategic Management:

• Develop departmental objectives, strategies, annual plans, and budgets.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the Security and Government Affairs teams.
• Establish KPIs and performance management systems to measure departmental effectiveness.
• Manage departmental budgets and optimize operational costs.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth business operations and effective risk management.
• Prepare periodic management reports highlighting performance, risks, challenges, and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Security Management, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certifications in security management, risk management, or crisis management are an advantage.
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant professional experience, including significant managerial experience.
• Proven experience in corporate security management and government relations.
• Strong knowledge of applicable governmental procedures, regulatory requirements, and security practices.
• Previous experience dealing with governmental authorities and regulatory bodies is essential.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership and strategic management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Strong knowledge of security risk assessment and crisis management.
• Excellent understanding of government relations and regulatory compliance.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive and critical situations.