Director of Security – International

Hilton

. Proactively assess the threat picture across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeWatford • United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in security risk assessment, counter-terrorism strategy, and compliance with security regulations across diverse regions. Capable of leading security initiatives, training programs, and crisis management while liaising with government and enforcement agencies.

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Security Risk AssessmentCounter-Terrorism StrategySenior Security-Management ExperienceIndependent Risk-Based Decision-MakingCompliance with Security Regulations

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Hard Skills

Security Risk AssessmentCounter-Terrorism StrategyCrisis ManagementInvestigationsAuditingSecurity Training DevelopmentPhysical-Security DesignData AnalysisResource AllocationRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Supervisory SkillsProfessional LiaisonIndependent Decision-MakingCommitment to DevelopmentCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Developed Vetted StatusMembership of Relevant Professional Body

Industry Keywords

Counter-TerrorismSecurity ManagementIntelligence AgenciesOperational SupportRisk-Based MitigationEMEAAPACHotel SecurityGovernment LiaisonOpen-Source Intelligence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively assess the threat picture across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific
Establish appropriate security postures through risk-based physical and educational mitigation strategies
Collaborate with counter-terrorism agencies, national intelligence and security agencies, Regional Security Officers at US embassies and consulates, and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Complete and guide hotel security risk assessments through the Global Risk Assessment process
Advise on internal threat levels and support physical-security design for hotel pre-openings
Allocate resources across specialist training, operational support, auditing, security investigations and liaison with local enforcement authorities
Analyse security and threat data to prioritise higher-risk hotels
Develop specialist management and hotel staff security training
Revise security procedures, policies and processes for regulatory requirements
Provide technical advice on security measures and equipment for hotel capital projects
Support crisis-management and business-continuity plans
Monitor and advise on Team Member travel and high-risk accommodation security
Follow up on hotel audits and advise Directors of Safety & Security on portfolio security measures
Liaise with enforcement authorities and intelligence agencies
Direct hotels in managing security matters and implementing Hilton security strategies
Partner with New Openings and Transitions, Engineering Operations, Architecture & Construction, Human Resources and Hotel Operations
Deliver security projects, initiatives, policies and procedures across EMEA and APAC
Maintain compliance with security requirements and relevant legislation
Assess hotel performance against security standards and take corrective action
Review and adjust activities and expenditure for cost control
Undertake projects directed by senior global intelligence, safety, security, business continuity and crisis management leaders
No direct reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

College level diploma in a security related subject
Current position in a relevant security-management position, including service with one or more of MI5, MI6, the Police, NaCTSO or Homeland Security
Detailed knowledge of counter- and anti-terrorism, security risk assessment, and security and counter-terrorism strategy
Senior security-management and supervisory experience
Experience with independent risk-based decision-making, investigations, training, auditing and regional operational support
Developed Vetted status
Ability to support hotels and projects across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific
Ability to liaise professionally with government, diplomatic, enforcement and counter-terrorism stakeholders
Ability to make high-level risk-based decisions independently and complete in-depth investigations
Ability to travel frequently across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia
Supervisory skills
Commitment to required training and personal and professional development
Preferred: MSc, BSc or diploma in Security Management, Counter Terrorism or a related security discipline
Preferred: current connectivity to security, intelligence and counter-terrorism agencies
Preferred: knowledge or experience with open-source intelligence collection
Preferred: knowledge or experience with geospatial intelligence collection
Preferred: processing real-time intelligence data and analysis of business-relevant mitigation strategies
Preferred: membership of a relevant professional body, such as MSyI

Benefits

Comp & perks

110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night through the Go Hilton travel program
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP), with Hilton shares available at a 15% discount
Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
Personalized caregiving concierge services
Crisis Concierge support
Mental health resources and free counseling and support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for eligible Team Members
Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member location and employment terms