Operations Manager - Kirkuk, Iraq

Job Purpose

The Mobile Operations Manager (MOM) is responsible for the management of all APT tasks and the implementation of all security SOPs pertaining to mobile operations. Controls the day-to-day provision of mobile security support to the client and the effective response to incidents. This will involve the coordination of but not limited to 3-Armed Protection Teams (APT) along with supporting SAT and on site Static Guard. Ensures mobile & static operations are conducted in accordance with Iraqi government, client and CR directives and procedures.

Application closes: 08 December 2025

Project: BP, Kirkuk

Rotation: 6 weeks on / 6 weeks off

Other details to be discussed during next stage of recruitment

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Tasks and Responsibilities

Departmental Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the CR Operations Director Iraq (ODI) with a functional line for day-to-day operations to the Client Security Operations Manager.
• Oversees and coaches the Senior Team Leader (STL) in the performance of his duties, especially relating to APT daily tasking and coordination.
• Ensures that operational situational awareness is maintained at all times through effective operations room procedures, communications and satellite tracking and intelligence analysis and dissemination.

Personnel Management

• Ensures all security rotation planning, general leave, sick/compassionate leave and administration arrangements are coordinated to best ensure contractual compliance.
• Ensures all training and personnel records are maintained for all APT & static personnel.
• Ensures any projected or actual manpower deficiencies are reported to the ODI and coordinates temporary or permanent replacements as required.

Policy and Procedure

• Works with the Company Security Manager and ODI to implement security plans on behalf of the BP.
• Ensures all incidents and near miss incidents are recorded and reported in accordance with client and CR-internal procedures.
• Reviews and advises on amendments to CR BP operational SOPs.

Quality Management

• Oversees Quality Assurance (QA) to ensure mobile security operations both comply with contractual requirements and continue to meet best practice.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• 6 years cumulative military/police service or equivalent commercial security and risk management experience.
• 2 years previous experience of working in Iraq for a MOI registered PSC.
• Demonstrated competence over a minimum of 1 year in a previous PSC operations management role.
• Attended and passed an internationally regarded military Non-Commissioned Officer or similar organizational command and leadership course, such as the British Army Platoon Sergeants Battle Course (or higher).

Preferred

• Security and Risk Management qualification  Knowledge of and exposure to oil and gas sector

Qualifications and specialist skills

• Native English Speaker.
• SIA licensed.
• HSE certificate (IOSH).
• Project management experience.