Director of Global Assistance

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Concentric seeks a Director of Global Assistance to lead the Crisis Management Team and security operations from Hereford, UK. This onsite role requires strategic leadership, a strong customer focus, and the ability to translate data into action with up to 10 percent travel. Requirements include a bachelor’s in security and business or related field, security management in demanding environments, and proven leadership of diverse teams plus process improvement through metrics and in-house platforms. Preferred candidates have government agency collaboration on complex cases and experience resolving critical incidents in high risk settings. To apply, tailor your resume to show cross-functional leadership, measurable results, duty of care, regulatory compliance, and client relationships. Equal opportunity employer, pay £65k to £85k plus benefits.

Are you interested in joining an organization with a global reach? In a world of shifting threats, Concentric is your trusted ally. Powered by elite professionals from military, government, and intelligence backgrounds. If you are passionate about intelligence, risk analysis, threat management, executive protection, security operations, or business resiliency, Concentric may be the organization you’ve been searching for!

Concentric is a risk consultancy specializing in delivering strategic security and intelligence services. We provide holistic, intelligent security solutions for private clients and corporations globally. Concentric offers strategic advisory services, risk assessments, physical protection, threat intelligence, open-source monitoring, program audits, secure embedded staffing, and training for security teams and intelligence analysts.  

Our ultimate goal is to be recognized as the most innovative, capable, and trusted Risk Management partner in the world, and we do this by following these core values: 
 
Integrity – Collaboration - Relationships – Excellence – Creativity - Results  

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Concentric - "Your World Secured"

We are currently looking to hire a Director of Global Assistance to join our Corporate Team in Hereford, England, United Kingdom. 

*This position requires working on-site from our Hereford, UK Headquarters. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Director of Global Assistance will be expected to support strategic leadership to the Crisis Management Team and Medical and Security operational teams, providing guidance and support to ensure a quality service is delivered and the business unit aligns with the company vision and strategic plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Support management decision-making by providing input on operational performance, client needs, and opportunities for improvement.
• Execute the activity roadmap and ensure the Crisis Management Team, Medical, and Security teams remain productive with clear priorities and accountability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, supporting delivery and identifying opportunities for added value.
• Implement process improvements to streamline activities, reduce duplication, and improve efficiency within the business unit.
• Promote a Customer-First mindset across the team to strengthen service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Track and report on KPIs to monitor performance, drive insights, and ensure follow-through on actions.
• Communicate clear performance expectations and guidelines to staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in security and business or a related area.
• Security management experience in a high-intensity, high-volume environment.
• Experience leading teams of diverse employees.
• Strong business acumen and customer service focus with the ability to understand how the business operates.
• Experience in developing and leading teams focused on process alignment and continuous improvement
• Experience in creating and interpreting metrics representing functional performance, benchmarking goals, and comparative outcomes
• Experience developing in-house platforms for internal processes preferred
• Proven confidence and effectiveness in managing high-intensity, dynamic situations.
• This position requires up to 10% travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive collaboration with government agencies such as the National Crime Agency (NCA), law enforcement, intelligence, and security services on complex, high-risk cases including kidnap, extortion, and critical incident response.
• Minimum of 5 years’ direct experience leading the resolution of critical incidents, including but not limited to kidnap-for-ransom (K&R), evacuation operations, hostage negotiation support, and security emergencies in high-risk or hostile environments.
• Proven ability to coordinate and lead cross-functional crisis response teams under pressure, ensuring timely decision-making, stakeholder communication, and operational execution in line with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated experience in managing sensitive, high-stakes situations involving international jurisdictions, media interest, and reputational risk.
• Familiarity with crisis communication protocols, duty of care obligations, and continuity planning, with a strategic mindset for organisational resilience and threat mitigation.
• Experience briefing executive leadership and government officials, and contributing to post-incident reviews, intelligence sharing, and security policy development.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• 20 Vacation Days plus Bank Holidays (8)
• Personal Accident Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program for personal needs
• Enrollment into the pension scheme to which SPS contributes 3% of your salary
• Credentity Protection - Eclipse Digital Protection by Concentric
• Dedicated Security and Intelligence Training Programs for Professional Development 
  
• Coaching and Mentoring Opportunities

Concentric and SPS Global acknowledge the systemic barriers in the security industry and recognize that removing those barriers will require a collaborative and conscious effort. Concentric and SPS Global are committed to programs and initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, enhancing our organization and the broader community. We are creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

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