Security Manager

Overview

Responsibilities

• of a Security Manager includes but are not limited to;
• Centre of Excellence for Event Security
• Establish and lead the ICC’s centre of excellence for international cricket event security, setting the benchmark for standards, processes and innovation across the global game;
• Develop and maintain comprehensive security frameworks, policies, protocols and procedures for all ICC events, ensuring they reflect current best practice and emerging risks;
• Provide expert security advice and operational planning for ICC tournaments, qualifiers and standalone events from inception through to delivery and post-event review;
• Drive continuous improvement through post-event debriefs, lessons learned and benchmarking against other major international sporting events.

Member Relationships, Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building

• Build and sustain strong, collaborative relationships with ICC Member boards and their security teams, acting as a trusted advisor and point of contact on event security matters;
• Develop and deliver knowledge-sharing programmes, workshops and training initiatives to raise security capability and awareness across the ICC membership;
• Create a network of security practitioners across Members to facilitate the exchange of intelligence, expertise and good practice;
• Support Members in developing their own domestic event security plans and frameworks, tailored to local contexts and risk profiles.

Global Security Landscape and Threat Assessment

• Monitor and analyse the evolving global security landscape, providing regular and timely assessments of threats, risks and trends relevant to international cricket;
• Produce threat and risk assessments for ICC events, venues and personnel, ensuring decision-makers have the information they need to make proportionate security decisions;
• Identify and assess risks to the ICC’s people, business interests, property and reputation, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies;
• Maintain and develop relationships with government agencies, law enforcement bodies, intelligence services and private security providers to ensure access to current threat information.

Operational Security Management

• Plan, coordinate and assist security operations for all ICC events, ensuring resources are appropriate and effectively deployed;
• Review reports on security incidents and breaches, investigate and resolve issues, and ensure appropriate remedial action is taken;
• Create and present security status reports and briefings for ICC senior management and stakeholders;
• Foster a strong security culture across the ICC, ensuring security considerations are embedded in all organisational undertakings.

Knowledge, Skills, Attitude and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience at senior level in security, public safety or a related field;
• Background in security management, military, law enforcement or intelligence services is highly desirable;
• Proven track record of managing security for large-scale international events in complex, multi-stakeholder environments;
• Strong knowledge of threat and risk assessment methodologies and their application to event and organisational security;
• Demonstrated experience of building relationships, influencing stakeholders and developing capability across diverse cultural and national contexts;
• Experience of working with private security companies, government agencies and law enforcement bodies;
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver training, workshops and knowledge-sharing programmes;
• Strategic Security Leadership – Ability to set the strategic direction for event security across international cricket, aligning security priorities with the ICC’s broader organisational objectives.
• Sound understanding of the global security landscape, including terrorism, geopolitical instability, cyber threats and their implications for major sporting events;
• Personal Responsibility – Takes ownership of security outcomes, actively responds to emerging issues and takes on additional responsibilities to enhance the effectiveness of the Integrity Unit.
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required; a second language is an advantage;
• Willingness to travel internationally, including to high-risk environments as required.