Lead consulting assignments and develop new business

Stratum Global Risk is seeking an experienced security and crisis consulting professional to lead corporate client engagements and support the development of our consulting practice. The role combines consulting delivery, senior operational advice and business development. You will report to the Managing Director and work closely with the Operations Manager and the Global Operations Centre in Amman. You will help assess complex client requirements, define how assignments should be delivered and take the lead on selected projects.

About Stratum Global Risk

Stratum Global Risk is a British–Jordanian security, travel risk management and global assistance company. From our operations centre in Amman, we support organisations and travellers across the Middle East and internationally through security and risk consulting, crisis response and 24/7 assistance.

The role

You will guide assignments from the initial client brief through to delivery and presentation of findings. You will also help the leadership team assess new opportunities, advise on complex operations and build client relationships that lead to repeat business.

Consulting and operational responsibilities

• Lead security risk assessments, security reviews, crisis management planning and exercises for corporate clients.

• Agree the scope, deliverables and resources for each assignment. Take responsibility for the quality of advice, client communication and delivery against agreed budgets and deadlines.

• Advise the Managing Director and Operations Manager on complex security and crisis enquiries, including operational risk, planning and escalation.

• Provide senior oversight on selected international assignments, working with the Operations Manager, specialist consultants and vetted providers.

Commercial responsibilities

• Introduce prospective clients and partners and assess whether opportunities fit Stratum’s capabilities.

• Help scope and price assignments, prepare proposals and lead or support pitches and negotiations through to contract award.

• Develop existing client relationships and identify where further consulting or operational support would be valuable.

Who we are looking for

You should be able to demonstrate:

• At least five years of commercial security experience in a leadership role within security operations or consulting.

• Experience managing international security operations, with responsibility for teams, providers and client delivery.

• A record of delivering security consulting assignments for corporate clients, from defining the brief to presenting findings and recommendations.

• A formally recognised qualification in security risk management, security consulting or security and risk consulting.

• Strong leadership and management skills, with the judgement to advise senior clients and support operational teams under pressure.

• Commercial and business development experience, including scoping and pricing work, developing client relationships and winning contracts.

Previous service in the UK Armed Forces is preferred. Commercial security or consulting experience in the Middle East gained outside military service would be a strong advantage.

Appointment terms and remuneration

• Initial six-month contract, with the potential to progress to a full-time position. The retained role can be carried out remotely.

• Competitive Retainer for eight committed days. These days cover regular support to the Managing Director and Operations Manager, proposal review and development of the consulting practice.

• £350-£450 per day for client project delivery or operational assignments commissioned separately from the retainer. Scope and billable days are agreed in advance.

• Agreed travel and assignment expenses covered in addition to the project day rate.

• Performance bonus for introductions that convert into new business or for work you win for Stratum. The bonus basis and payment terms are agreed as part of the appointment.

Applications

Please submit an up-to-date CV and a brief covering letter.