Group Director of Security – TFG Hospitality

Overview

Job Description

Strategic Leadership

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• Develop and execute the Group Security Strategy aligned with TFG Hospitality's business objectives.
• Establish, review, and continuously improve security, safety, and risk management policies across all properties.
• Standardize security operating procedures, emergency response protocols, and compliance requirements throughout the portfolio.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to Executive Leadership regarding emerging security risks and mitigation strategies.
• Benchmark security practices against industry standards and recommend improvements.

Safety, Security & Risk Management

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• Oversee the implementation of all Safety, Security, Risk Management, and Loss Prevention programs across the Group.
• Develop strategies to protect company assets, guests, employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation, health and safety regulations, fire life safety requirements, and corporate standards.
• Lead the Group's Threat and Vulnerability Assessment program and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Ensure all properties maintain effective emergency preparedness, business continuity, and crisis management plans.
• Conduct periodic security risk assessments and audits across all hotels and hospitality outlets.

Crisis & Emergency Management

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• Lead the development, implementation, and regular review of Crisis Management and Emergency Response Plans.
• Serve as the Group's lead advisor during emergencies, major incidents, or security-related crises.
• Ensure regular emergency drills, evacuation exercises, and crisis simulations are conducted across all properties.
• Review emergency responses following incidents and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Loss Prevention & Investigations

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• Develop Group-wide loss prevention strategies to minimize financial loss, theft, fraud, and operational risks.
• Oversee investigations relating to theft, fraud, misconduct, accidents, security breaches, and other incidents.
• Ensure incident investigations are completed professionally, objectively, and in compliance with legal requirements.
• Monitor security trends and recommend preventive actions to reduce future incidents.

Compliance & Governance

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• Ensure all properties comply with company security standards, policies, insurance requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Lead internal security audits and support external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain oversight of Fire Life Safety compliance and associated documentation across the Group.
• Ensure security documentation, incident reporting, and investigation records meet legal and corporate standards.

Operational Excellence

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• Monitor security operations across all hotels, restaurants, and hospitality venues.
• Ensure consistent implementation of patrol procedures, access control, CCTV monitoring, visitor management, key control, and Lost & Found procedures.
• Develop and maintain Group security standards and operational manuals.
• Review property security staffing structures and recommend operational improvements.

Leadership & People Development

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• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Property Directors of Security, Security Managers, and security teams.
• Develop succession planning and career development programs for security professionals within the Group.
• Establish Group-wide security training programs.
• Promote a strong safety and security culture throughout the organization.

Financial Management

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• Develop and manage the Group Security budget.
• Review and approve property security budgets and capital expenditure proposals.
• Monitor departmental expenditure to ensure cost efficiency while maintaining operational effectiveness.
• Evaluate return on investment for security technologies, systems, and initiatives.

Technology & Innovation

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• Oversee Group-wide security technology, including:
• + CCTV systems

+ Access Control Systems

+ Incident Reporting Platforms

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through technology and innovation.

Reporting & Analytics

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• Develop executive security dashboards and performance reports.
• Analyze incident trends and identify areas requiring corrective action.

Other Responsibilities

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• Lead special security projects and initiatives as assigned by Executive Leadership.
• Travel regularly between TFG Hospitality properties to conduct reviews, audits, and operational support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skill & Expertise

• Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional security certifications (CPP, PSP, PCI, CSMP, NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive security leadership experience within hospitality, luxury hotels, mixed-use developments, or large corporate organizations.
• Minimum 5 years in a multi-property or regional security leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of UAE health, safety, and security regulations (preferred).
• Experience managing crisis response, investigations, business continuity, and enterprise risk management.