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DeliverooManager, Protective Services (EMEA)Manager
Deliveroo, which is part of DoorDash, operates an on-demand logistics platform spanning over forty countries. The organization is currently seeking a full-time Manager, Protective Services (EMEA)…
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Deliveroo, which is part of DoorDash, operates an on-demand logistics platform spanning over forty countries. The organization is currently seeking a full-time Manager, Protective Services (EMEA) to work on-site in London. This position focuses on building and managing executive protection and physical security operations across the EMEA region, with an emphasis on travel into complex international markets. The role suits a professional capable of fusing protective intelligence with travel logistics.…
Job Description
Deliveroo, which is part of DoorDash, operates an on-demand logistics platform spanning over forty countries. The organization is currently seeking a full-time Manager, Protective Services (EMEA) to work on-site in London. This position focuses on building and managing executive protection and physical security operations across the EMEA region, with an emphasis on travel into complex international markets.
The role suits a professional capable of fusing protective intelligence with travel logistics. Key duties involve leading the journey management process, executing risk assessments for executive residences, developing the regional vendor network, and managing protective services staff. The position involves up to fifty percent travel and requires availability for extended hours, weekends, and after-hours operations during deployments.
Candidates will direct strategy for a fast-changing security landscape, maintaining oversight of program budgets, vendor performance, and team growth. The individual will work alongside intelligence teams and report directly to the Director, Protective Services.
Responsibilities
- Manage executive travel security and provide on-the-ground protective coverage in complex international markets
- Combine intelligence products from the London Regional Operations Center into practical travel logistics and operational choices
- Develop and oversee the journey management process, including lodging vetting, ground security selection, and emergency contingency planning
- Help define and execute the long-term strategy for protective operations and physical security infrastructure across EMEA
- Perform risk and vulnerability assessments for executive residences and travel programs
- Establish and maintain a vetted network of in-country security providers, medical partners, and duty-of-care contacts
- Supervise, mentor, and expand the protective services staff supporting EMEA operations
- Oversee vendor contracts and performance for residential security, transit, and security systems
Requirements
- Eight or more years of professional experience in executive protection, law enforcement, military, or corporate security management
- Demonstrated background in planning and directing international executive movements
- Experience managing, mentoring, or leading junior team members with direct people management capability
- Familiarity with translating raw intelligence into operational logistics decisions under pressure
- Direct experience executing protective operations in fast-moving or under-resourced international markets
- Track record of program design, budget oversight, and vendor contract management
- Experience conducting vulnerability, risk, and threat assessments for facilities or residences
- Working knowledge of physical security technologies such as access control, alarm monitoring, and surveillance
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools applied to automation, analytics, detection, and workflow acceleration
- Bachelor's degree
Qualifications
- Advanced travel security certification such as HEFAT
- SIA Close Protection License or equivalent
- Familiarity with medical evacuation planning and coordination with embassies or crisis response providers
- Professional certification in security management such as CPP or PSP, or in project management
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This position is based in London, operating on-site with up to 50 percent travel required.
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Candidates must have eight or more years of professional experience in executive protection, law enforcement, military, or corporate security management, along with a bachelor's degree.
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