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United Kingdom · Property and facilities · Director/VP (16-20 years)

Director, Global Security & Resilience

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  • Experience bandDirector/VP (16-20 years)
  • Direct reports25-100 reports
  • Reports toChief Operating Officer (COO)
  • UK framework levelUsually a director, accountable for a division and its numbers

Also advertised as VP of Corporate Security · Head of Global Physical Security · Chief Security Officer (Operations)

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The qualifications matched to this job

ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma in Computing ATHE Ltd · Level 7 · covers 1 of 10 standards
Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security Qualifi Ltd · Level 5 · covers 2 of 10 standards
Transcend Level 5 Diploma in Risk Management of Security Operations Transcend Awards · Level 5 · covers 1 of 10 standards
Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security Qualifi Ltd · Level 5 · covers 1 of 10 standards
Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security Qualifi Ltd · Level 4 · covers 2 of 10 standards
SFJ Awards Level 4 Certificate for Protective Security Advisers SFJ Awards · Level 4 · covers 2 of 10 standards

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Cyber Security Operations: Threat Analysis, Testing, and Incident Response ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma in Computing
Incident Response, Investigations and Forensics Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security
Security operations solutions and service management Transcend Level 5 Diploma in Risk Management of Security Operations
Strategic Leadership Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security
Incident Response and Management SFJ Awards Level 4 Certificate for Protective Security Advisers

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  1. Cyber Security Operations: Threat Analysis, Testing, and Incident Response ATHE Ltd · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 7
  2. Incident Response, Investigations and Forensics Qualifi Ltd · covers 2 of 10 standards Level 5
  3. Security operations solutions and service management Transcend Awards · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 5
  4. Strategic Leadership Qualifi Ltd · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 5
  5. Incident Response and Management SFJ Awards · covers 2 of 10 standards Level 4
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The new skills this role is being asked for

  • AI-Driven Predictive Risk Intelligence
  • Integrated Physical & Cyber Security Strategy (Convergence)
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3What this role really is

This role sets the strategy for keeping global property and people safe, from petty theft to geopolitical upheaval. It covers offices, data centres, and facilities worldwide, planning years ahead to keep them resilient.

4What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) - e.g., Genetec Security Center, LenelS2 OnGuard, C-Cure 9000 Strategic

Leading vendor selection, architecting enterprise-wide access policies, approving major system upgrades, and ensuring global integration strategies.

Video Management Systems (VMS) - e.g., Milestone XProtect, Avigilon Control Center Strategic

Setting global standards for VMS technology, negotiating enterprise licensing agreements, and integrating VMS data with business intelligence platforms for strategic insights.

Critical Event Management (CEM) / GSOC Platforms - e.g., Everbridge, OnSolve, Dataminr Strategic

Owning the enterprise CEM strategy, determining ROI for platform investments, and briefing the executive team using platform-generated intelligence during major incidents.

Travel Risk Management (TRM) Platforms - e.g., International SOS (ISOS), Healix Strategic

Owning the corporate 'Duty of Care' programme, selecting TRM providers, and integrating TRM data into the overall enterprise risk management framework.

Incident & Case Management Systems - e.g., Resolver, ServiceNow GRC Strategic

Defining enterprise-wide incident classification taxonomy, using data to justify security investments, and presenting trend analysis to the board's risk committee.

Business Intelligence & Reporting - e.g., Power BI, Tableau Server Strategic

Designing the global security KPI dashboard in Tableau Server; using data visualisation to tell compelling stories to C-suite and board members, driving strategic decisions.

5What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choiceComing in Where you are nowThe step above
Global Security Strategy & Policy No involvement. Follows established policies. Proposes minor adjustments to regional policies based on local needs. Designs and implements new regional security policies; makes recommendations for global policy changes.
Budget Allocation & Investment No budget authority. Requests equipment/resources from supervisor. Manages small project budgets (up to £10K) within approved guidelines. Manages workstream budgets (up to £50K). Recommends larger investments.
Crisis Response & Incident Management Executes pre-defined steps during an incident; escalates immediately. Leads on-site incident response for routine events; escalates complex issues. Manages complex regional incidents; makes tactical decisions within established protocols.
Team Leadership & Organisational Design No direct reports. Informally guides new joiners. Mentors 0-2 junior team members.

6How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, and what is not on it. The hard targets, how often each is actually looked at, and the quiet signals that never reach a dashboard.

Enterprise Physical Risk Score Reduction
The overall reduction in the company's calculated physical security risk score across the global portfolio.
Target · 15% reduction over 2 years

If our initial baseline risk score was 7.2 (out of 10), we'd aim to bring that down to around 6.1 by implementing strategic controls and optimising existing measures.

Security Operational Budget Efficiency
The security department's operational budget as a percentage of overall company revenue, demonstrating cost-effective programme delivery.
Target · Maintained at <0.5% of company revenue

If company revenue is £500M, the security budget should ideally be less than £2.5M, ensuring we're not overspending for the protection we provide.

Major Incident Resolution & Business Impact
The successful resolution of high-severity (Code Red) security incidents with minimal measurable business disruption or reputational damage.
Target · 100% successful resolution with <5% business impact

After a major protest outside our London HQ, the facility was secured, staff were safe, and operations resumed within 4 hours, resulting in less than 2% lost productivity across affected teams.

Global Programme Compliance Rate
The percentage of global facilities adhering to our minimum baseline physical security standards and policies.
Target · 90% compliance across all owned/managed sites

Out of 150 global sites, 135 consistently meet or exceed our baseline standards for access control, CCTV coverage, and incident reporting.

Board and Executive Confidence
The level of trust and confidence the Board and C-suite have in the global security programme and your leadership.
  • You're regularly invited to present to the Board's Audit & Risk Committee. Your counsel is actively sought on strategic business expansion into new markets. Executive leaders proactively consult you on security implications before making major decisions. They trust your assessments and recommendations, even when they're difficult to hear.
Proactive Risk Identification & Mitigation
Your ability to identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities before they become critical incidents, and to implement effective, forward-thinking mitigation strategies.
  • You're presenting intelligence on potential future risks (e.g., upcoming elections, shifts in organised crime patterns) and proposing preventative measures months in advance. Your team is developing new security protocols based on anticipated threats, not just reacting to past ones. You're seen as a thought leader in anticipating security challenges.
Organisational Resilience & Business Enablement
How well the security programme supports business continuity and enables safe global operations, rather than simply being a blocker.
  • Business units view security as a partner, not just a 'no' department. Your team provides practical, risk-based solutions that allow business growth while managing exposure. Post-incident reviews consistently show that security plans effectively supported business recovery and minimised disruption. You're helping the business say 'yes' safely.
Team Leadership & Development
Your effectiveness in building, mentoring, and retaining a high-performing global security team.
  • Your direct reports are consistently developing and taking on more responsibility. We see strong internal promotion rates within your team. Employee engagement scores for the security function are consistently high. You're known for developing future security leaders and fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

7Would you like it

Both sides. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy
Protecting People and Assets at Scale

You thrive on the responsibility of knowing your decisions directly contribute to the safety of thousands of colleagues and the security of our global real estate portfolio. This isn't theoretical; it's about real-world impact every single day. You'll feel a deep sense of purpose in safeguarding our organisation.

Successfully mitigating a credible threat to a major office, ensuring all staff are safe and operations continue with minimal disruption, gives you immense satisfaction.

Strategic Impact & Business Enablement

You're driven by the opportunity to shape the overall direction of a critical function and directly enable global business growth. You love seeing your security strategy allow the company to confidently expand into new, sometimes challenging, markets. It's about being a strategic partner, not just a cost centre.

Developing a new security framework that allows for safe expansion into a previously high-risk region, unlocking new market opportunities for the business.

Leading and Developing High-Performing Teams

You get a real kick out of building, mentoring, and empowering a diverse, global team of security professionals. Seeing your regional managers grow, take ownership, and deliver exceptional results is a key driver for you. You're passionate about developing the next generation of security leaders.

Mentoring a regional manager who then successfully leads a complex, multi-country security project, exceeding expectations.

What frustrates people
  • The 'Cost Center' Stigma: Constantly justifying budget against revenue-generating departments, feeling like an insurance policy nobody wants to pay for until the house is on fire.
  • The 'It Can't Happen Here' Mentality: Facing resistance from senior leadership who dismiss low-probability, high-impact threats until a major incident hits a competitor.
  • Security vs. Convenience Friction: Being the one who has to enforce policies (like mandatory badge-in/badge-out) that employees find inconvenient, leading to constant low-level pushback.
  • The 24/7 'On-Call' Reality: A major incident in another time zone doesn't wait for business hours. Your phone is always on, and your sleep is frequently interrupted.
  • Vendor Accountability Nightmare: Dealing with underperforming guarding service providers who fail to meet SLAs, yet are locked into long-term contracts by procurement.
  • Inconsistent Global Standards: Trying to implement a global security standard in countries with vastly different laws, infrastructure, cultures, and levels of corruption. What works in London is impossible in Lagos.
  • Intelligence Overload, Actionable Insight Scarcity: Sifting through a firehose of threat intelligence feeds to find the one piece of information that is actually relevant and actionable for your specific assets and people.
What this role does not give you
  • A predictable 9-to-5 work schedule with no weekend or evening calls.
  • A role where you're always popular for enforcing rules that might inconvenience others.
  • A budget that's never questioned or scrutinised.
  • A completely clean slate to build a security programme from scratch without existing legacy systems or contracts.
  • A role focused purely on technical security implementation rather than strategic leadership and people management.

8Who you work with

Your decisions directly influence the company's ability to operate safely and effectively across all global markets. You're responsible for protecting our physical assets, our people, and our brand reputation from significant security incidents. Frankly, you're a critical enabler for global business expansion and resilience. Get it right, and we grow; get it wrong, and we face severe operational disruptions and financial losses.

Inside the business
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Regional Business Unit Leads (e.g., EMEA MD, APAC President)
  • Legal & Compliance Teams
  • Human Resources Leadership
  • Facilities Management & Real Estate Teams
Outside the business
  • Board of Directors (especially Audit & Risk Committees)
  • Key Security Vendors (e.g., guarding, tech providers)
  • Law Enforcement & Government Agencies (global)
  • Industry Bodies & Peer Security Leaders
  • Insurance Providers

9What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

  • A minimum of 16 years of progressive experience in corporate security leadership roles, with at least 5 years at a senior management level overseeing international operations.
  • Demonstrable experience managing global security programmes for a large, complex organisation, ideally within the real estate, facilities management, or a similarly asset-intensive industry.
  • Proven track record of managing multi-million-pound security budgets and making strategic investment decisions.
  • Extensive experience leading and developing large, geographically dispersed security teams (25+ individuals, including managers).
  • Deep expertise in enterprise-level risk management, crisis management, and business continuity planning.
  • Exceptional executive presence and proven ability to influence and advise C-suite executives and Board members.
  • Experience in security due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

10What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Digital Twins & Immersive Security Planning

Digital twins (virtual replicas of physical assets) are becoming powerful tools for security planning, allowing for virtual walkthroughs, scenario testing, and real-time monitoring of facility security. This will revolutionise how we design, audit, and manage physical security.

3D Modelling & Visualisation · Virtual Reality (VR) for Security Training · Real-time Sensor Integration · Scenario Planning & Simulation

  • This quarter: Research leading digital twin platforms and their security applications.
  • Next 6 months: Visit a facility (or virtual demo) that uses digital twins for security operations.
  • Next 12 months: Commission a feasibility study for implementing a digital twin for a critical facility.
  • Ongoing: Stay informed on advancements in immersive technologies and their security implications.

Quick win: Watch online demonstrations or webinars on digital twin technology for facilities management and security. It's a quick way to grasp the potential.

Advanced Biometric & Identity Management Systems

Biometric technologies (facial recognition, iris scan, vein patterns) are becoming more sophisticated and widespread. As Director, you'll need to understand their capabilities, privacy implications, and how to strategically deploy them for enhanced access control and identity verification across a global enterprise.

Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) with Biometrics · Privacy by Design for Biometrics · Liveness Detection & Anti-spoofing · Centralised Identity Management

  • This quarter: Review current biometric technologies and their regulatory landscape.
  • Next 6 months: Consult with legal and privacy teams on the implications of expanded biometric deployment.
  • Next 12 months: Develop a strategic plan for the phased implementation of advanced biometrics in key facilities.
  • Ongoing: Monitor industry standards and ethical guidelines for biometric use.

Quick win: Read a few whitepapers or industry reports on the latest advancements and ethical considerations in biometric security. It'll give you a solid foundation.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Regularly attend and present at global security conferences (e.g., ASIS International Global Security Exchange, ISC West/East) to stay current with industry trends and network with peers.
  • Participate in executive-level leadership programmes focusing on global strategy, crisis leadership, or organisational transformation.
  • Engage with geopolitical think tanks and intelligence communities to deepen understanding of global risk landscapes.
  • Mentor emerging security leaders, contributing to the development of the next generation of professionals.

12The rising capability

The rising capability

Zavmo analysis

What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

AI-Driven Predictive Risk Intelligence

Traditional threat intelligence is often reactive. AI is transforming how we identify, analyse, and predict risks by processing vast amounts of data from open sources, social media, and internal systems. Leaders who can harness this will gain a significant strategic advantage in anticipating threats before they materialise.

  • Machine Learning for Anomaly Detection
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) for OSINT Analysis
  • Predictive Analytics for Threat Forecasting
  • Ethical AI & Bias in Security

Integrated Physical & Cyber Security Strategy (Convergence)

The lines between physical and cyber security are blurring. A physical breach often starts with a cyber vulnerability, and vice-versa. As Director, you'll need to drive a truly converged security strategy, ensuring seamless collaboration and shared intelligence between physical security and the IT security teams.

  • Unified Risk Frameworks
  • Shared Intelligence Platforms
  • Joint Incident Response Protocols
  • Supply Chain Security (Physical & Digital)

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Strategic Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessment (TVRA)
  • Enterprise CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
  • Global Business Continuity & Crisis Management (BCM/CM)
  • Advanced Geopolitical Risk Analysis & Intelligence
  • Executive Protection (EP) Programme Oversight
  • ASIS Standards & Global Security Governance

14The pathway

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

  1. 1

    From Senior Manager, Global Security (Internal Promotion)

    3-5 years as Senior Manager

    Skills to master

    • Mastering strategic budget management, developing executive-level communication and influencing skills, leading multi-functional global programmes, and building a strong network with C-suite and Board members.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Successfully led a major global security programme end-to-end, delivering significant risk reduction.
    • Consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and development of a large, diverse team.
    • Proven ability to present complex security issues and solutions clearly to senior leadership.
    • Acted as a trusted advisor to regional business unit heads on security matters.
  2. 2

    From Military/Law Enforcement Senior Leadership

    15-20+ years in a senior command or strategic role

    Skills to master

    • Translating public sector security experience into corporate risk management frameworks, understanding commercial drivers and P&L, adapting to corporate culture, and building relationships with non-security business leaders.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Held a senior leadership position (e.g., Colonel, Chief Superintendent) with significant operational and strategic responsibilities.
    • Managed large, complex budgets and resources in a high-stakes environment.
    • Demonstrated experience in crisis management and strategic decision-making under pressure.
    • Proven ability to lead and motivate large teams in diverse international settings.
  3. 3

    From Corporate Risk Management / Consulting

    10-15+ years in a senior risk management or security consulting role

    Skills to master

    • Deepening practical operational security experience, understanding the nuances of physical security technologies, building and managing internal security teams, and transitioning from advisory to direct operational accountability.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Led enterprise-wide risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies for major corporations.
    • Provided strategic security consulting to C-suite clients on complex global challenges.
    • Demonstrated strong analytical skills in identifying and quantifying security risks.
    • Proven ability to influence executive decision-making on risk and security matters.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This work can lead to a chief security officer role, a chief operating officer role, or a chief risk officer position overseeing all enterprise risk. Some move into board level advisory work, guiding several companies on security and risk.

The ten Future Fluencies

Zavmo analysis

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

A qualification proves you can do the job as it's defined today. These ten are what decide whether you're still the obvious person for it in five years. They're the capabilities employers are now writing into senior roles faster than people are learning them. Zavmo weaves them through whatever you study, so you come out with both: the credential and the fluency.

The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Director, Global Security & Resilience is actually changing.

Where it leads

Roles this leads to

Also named as a next step, with no page in the catalogue yet:

  • Chief Operating Officer (COO) or Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

How you would learn this

One to one, on the work you already do

A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.

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This unit aims to enable learners to design and conduct security testing strategies to evaluate the resilience of systems, middleware, and applications against cyber threats. Learners will also develop security architectures using secure coding practices and threat modelling techniques.

How the thinking builds
  1. 1 Remember
  2. 2 Understand
  3. 3 Apply
  4. 4 Analyse
  5. 5 Evaluate
  6. 6 Create
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Director, Global Security & Resilience
  • Strategic Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessment (TVRA)
  • Enterprise CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
  • Global Business Continuity & Crisis Management (BCM/CM)
  • Advanced Geopolitical Risk Analysis & Intelligence
  • Executive Protection (EP) Programme Oversight
  • ASIS Standards & Global Security Governance
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16The detail, folded away

Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Director, Global Security & Resilience is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. Chief Security Officer (CSO)

    3-5 years in the Director role

    From L6 to L7 (C-Suite)

    • Cyber security strategy oversight (not hands-on, but strategic understanding).
    • Fraud prevention and investigation at an enterprise level.
    • Intellectual property protection strategy.
    • Global regulatory compliance leadership.

  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO) or Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

    5-7 years in the Director role

    From L6 to L7 (C-Suite)

    • Supply chain management and logistics optimisation.
    • IT operations and infrastructure management.
    • Enterprise-wide compliance and regulatory affairs.
    • Strategic financial modelling and capital allocation.
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be real, as a Director, your time is precious. You should be focused on strategy, leadership, and high-level risk management, not sifting through endless reports or drafting routine communications. The truth is, AI isn't just for junior analysts anymore; it's a powerful tool that can dramatically free up your time for the truly impactful work.

We're not talking about replacing your strategic judgment, but rather offloading the repetitive, data-heavy, or time-consuming tasks that currently eat into your week. Imagine having an AI assistant that can summarise vast amounts of threat intelligence, draft initial policy updates, or even help you model complex risk scenarios. That's the reality we're building towards, and we want you to lead the charge.

Automated Threat Synthesis & Executive Summaries

Instead of reading dozens of daily intelligence reports, an AI can synthesise key threats, identify patterns relevant to our global footprint, and draft concise executive summaries for the COO or Board. You'll review and refine, not start from scratch.

Predictive Risk Modelling & Scenario Planning

Use AI-powered tools to model complex geopolitical or physical security risk scenarios. Input variables like political instability, natural disaster probabilities, or crime rates, and let the AI help predict potential impacts on our assets and operations, informing your strategic decisions.

Global Policy & Standards Drafting

Leverage secure LLMs to generate first drafts of new global security policies, regional compliance documents, or detailed standard operating procedures. Provide the core principles and local regulations, and the AI handles the initial structure and wording, saving hours of drafting time.

Automated KPI Reporting & Data Visualisation

Connect our various security systems (PACS, VMS, incident management) to AI-driven BI tools that automatically generate your weekly, monthly, and quarterly KPI dashboards and reports. This frees your team from manual data aggregation, allowing you to focus on interpreting insights for the C-suite.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become a Director, Global Security & Resilience?

Common routes in include From Senior Manager, Global Security (Internal Promotion) (3-5 years as Senior Manager), From Military/Law Enforcement Senior Leadership (15-20+ years in a senior command or strategic role) and From Corporate Risk Management / Consulting (10-15+ years in a senior risk management or security consulting role). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Director, Global Security & Resilience progress to?

This role can lead on to Chief Security Officer (CSO) (3-5 years in the Director role) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) or Chief Risk Officer (CRO) (5-7 years in the Director role), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for a Director, Global Security & Resilience?

Increasingly, AI-Driven Predictive Risk Intelligence and Integrated Physical & Cyber Security Strategy (Convergence). These are the skills our record of this role lists as growing.

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17Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 7

Same depth of qualification, different job. Useful if the work appeals but this particular role does not.

 More jobs in property and facilities

Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.
If you leave this industry

Experience in global security, particularly across real estate and facilities, transfers well to other asset-heavy industries. That includes critical infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, and large tech companies with substantial physical sites.

This role profile is © 2026 Growth Engineering Technologies Ltd. Built from UK occupational standards and regulated qualification data, and written for Zavmo.

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