Director Global Security & Resilience International

Director Global Security & Resilience International
Based in West London, UK. Executive package incorporating shares and bonus.
You must have the right to work in the UK.
 
The Company
Our client is an iconic global brand that manages 40,000 outlets. People-centred and guided by a strong ESG culture, the company is committed to working with its partners and supply chain to bring communities to life. They acknowledge that diversity enriches its culture, strengthens connections between people and enhances its business.
 
The Role
The Director, Global Security & Resilience International provides strategic leadership for security, health & safety, resilience, crisis management and risk across EMEA, Latin America and Asia Pacific. The role sets direction, governance and standards to protect customers, partners, operations, assets and brand reputation, balancing global requirements with regional risk and business needs. Working across global and regional teams, the Director influences business strategy, strengthens organisational resilience and drives continuous improvement across a diverse international portfolio. The role partners with business leaders, licensees and external stakeholders to build effective crisis and business continuity capabilities, provide strategic leadership during significant incidents, and enable safe, resilient and sustainable business growth while supporting the customer and partner experience. This role has a significant travel component of 30% plus.
 
Specifically, you will

• Own and manage the International GS&R budget, resource planning, vendor relationships, and third-party service providers to deliver effective, scalable, and value-driven programmes.
• Influence senior leaders to embed security, safety, resilience, and risk considerations into strategic business decisions and operational planning.
• Enable resilient 24/7/365 international operations through strategic leadership, effective decision-making and executive oversight during significant incidents and business disruptions.
• Manage the International insurance portfolio, budgets, and strategic external partnerships, while influencing business leaders and stakeholders to optimise risk transfer and ensure regulatory compliance.

 
The Person  

• You will have extensive leadership experience in Security, Health & Safety, Resilience, Crisis Management, Business Continuity, Risk Management, or a related field within a complex, multinational organisation.
• Proven experience building and leading high-performing international teams, developing future capability and succession pipelines, and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive alignment, accountability, and outcomes across senior leaders, business partners, licensees, and external stakeholders.
• Significant experience working across international markets, with the ability to navigate diverse cultural, regulatory, geopolitical, and operational environments.
• Proven ability to anticipate evolving geopolitical and operational risks and translate intelligence and data-driven insights into strategies that strengthen organisational resilience and enable informed business decision-making.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including responsibility for budgets, insurance programs, vendor management, and influencing senior leaders, business partners, and external stakeholders.