Deputy Head of Security, Emergency Planning and Logistics

Deputy Head of Security, Emergency Planning and LogisticsWe are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum''s unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum''s unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.Diversity and inclusion matter to us.Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected.The Natural History Museum is seeking an exceptional Deputy Head of Security, Emergency Planning and Logistics to help lead our Security, Emergency Planning and Logistics team – a department that sits at the heart of the Museum’s daily operations, exhibitions, and future vision.As Deputy Head of Security, Emergency Planning and Logistics you''ll work side-by-side with the Head of Department to deliver an exemplary, future-focused service that ensures the safety of our people, collections, and historic estate. From managing critical relationships with our external security providers, to guiding emergency planning and overseeing site logistics during construction and gallery builds, this is a rare opportunity to impact the operational backbone of a globally recognised Museum.Whether managing an incident, planning for a VIP event or preparing for a major build, you’re proactive, collaborative, and always thinking three steps ahead. You’ve led security operations in complex, multi-site environments and thrive under pressure.We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. 5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)- Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%)- Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan- Life insurance- Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes- We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential.- Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures. Hybrid workingWe are working towards a vision where both people and planet thrive, and nothing gives a greater connection with this, than seeing first-hand, the visitors, scientific research and collections that all of our work is inspired by and working side by side with the teams delivering the visitor experience and events. We also recognise the benefits and flexibility that hybrid working brings. We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance for this role, with the precise pattern of days on site and worked from home to be agreed with your manager.We advise you to double-check your application form data before submitting as the tool may interpret CVs differently.Seniority level

Executive

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Full-time

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