About the Role
The Security Specialist will provide integral support to the UK Security management, executing and implementing security projects, concepts, directives, risk assessments, and strategic initiatives across all Richemont UK Market locations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct site inspections at Richemont locations and external sites.
- Perform compliance activities, audits, risk assessments, and incident management.
- Coordinate external events and photoshoots.
- Support the Security Service Centre (SSC).
- Deliver security training programs.
- Collaborate with external vendors, including follow-up on corrective measures and improvements.
- Manage internal processes (POs and MIGOs) and administrative tasks.
- Collaborate with security and site location management, employees, and other business partners to ensure stringent adherence to security directives.
- Proactively identify compliance deficiencies and partner with management to devise and implement compliant solutions.
- Review and/or implement Richemont's constructive and technical security specifications, establishing comprehensive Security Operational Procedures.
- Conduct comprehensive security training for employees.
- Build strong relationships with local police and other security partners.
- Ensure rigorous compliance with Richemont security directives across all visited locations.
- Implement industry best practices.
- Conduct routine site visits and comprehensive assessments to identify potential risks and provide support for investigations.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with external suppliers, monitoring KPIs and SLA compliance.
- Proactively identify and report any breaches of Richemont guidelines, collaborating with the UK Security Manager to formulate and execute effective compliance strategies.
- Perform regular reviews with security providers to uphold operational standards and facilitate action plans.
- Conduct site visits and comprehensive risk assessments at external supplier locations.
- Provide security assistance for events and photoshoots.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments, identify potential vulnerabilities, and propose effective mitigation strategies.
- Assist in the preparation of security concepts for events and prepare declarations for level 2 & 3 events.
- Manage and implement the security concept for Level 1 and 2 events, and assist with Level 3 events.
- Act as the point of contact for security matters during certain events.
- Assist with the Logistics and Security of the delivery and collection of product for events and photoshoots.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the UK Security Service Centre (SSC), focusing on analytical tools, dashboards, process enhancements, and training.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional experience.
- Worked within the Luxury retail environment.
- Strong understanding of UK Security risks and mitigation measures within a retail environment.
- Worked within Security events.
- Demonstrated proficiency in conducting and developing risk assessments.
- Proficiency in CCTV operation and investigative techniques.
- Proven experience in managing relationships with external vendors.
- Strong IT literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., PowerPoint).
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Capacity to work autonomously and effectively under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation abilities.
- Adaptability and effectiveness in dynamic and evolving environments.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
Skills
- Security risk assessment
- Compliance management
- Incident management
- Event security coordination
- Security training delivery
- Vendor management
- Internal process management
- Security concept development
- CCTV operation
- Investigative techniques
- IT literacy
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Negotiation abilities
- Adaptability
- Prioritization
Location
- Primarily Greater London
- Additional travel to other UK locations as required (Bicester, Birmingham, Kent, Leeds etc)
Work Type
- Full-time
- Occasional late finishes
- Potential weekend work for specific events
- On-call rotation (one week per month)
Experience Level
- 3-5 years of relevant professional experience
About the Company
- Richemont is one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, with various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches, and high-end accessories.
- Each Maison embodies a tradition of style, quality, and craftsmanship.
- Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of its Houses.
- The company is committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values of its Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.
