Senior Manager, Safety & Security - South Asia

You will protect the potential of our Team Members, guests, and assets. It takes a special type of person to work in Safety and Security; you will be conscientious about your role, have an open mind, be innovative and surprising. You will thrive on proactive performance and take responsibility without serious thought.

How You Will Make An Impact

Your role is important, and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.

It involves the provision of advice and support for the protection of the company's owned and managed assets and to ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and company policies related to all safety and security disciplines. You will support the region in aspect of occupational health and safety, food safety, fire safety, security, crisis management, trading standards, public health, Team Member housing (where applicable) and disability compliance.

Planning Activities

Evaluate hotel-level claims management to reduce direct and indirect costs.
Support pre-opening and operating hotels in implementing safety and security standards.
Update policies and procedures in line with new regulations and industry trends.
Plan and deliver safety and security programs and workshops for South Asia.

Organising Activities

Oversee investigations at corporate, leased, owned, and managed properties, providing guidance to Safety/ Security Managers.
Provide technical and project management support for safety, security, and asset protection systems.
Coordinate special projects and assist hotels/corporate offices with safety and security threats.
Act as APAC crisis coordinator (excluding China) and monitor regional threats.

Directing Activities

Manage the regional hotel audit programme using a risk-based approach with follow-up reporting and benchmarking.
Liaise with law enforcement and oversee the implementation of security and leisure manuals
Build strong cross-functional partnerships (Legal, Engineering, HR, Operations, Communications, etc.).

Controlling Activities

Implement safety and security programs, policies, and statutory training across assigned hotels.
Ensure full legal compliance with fire safety, occupational health, food safety, and team member housing requirements.
Monitor legislation updates and adjust procedures, training, and documentation accordingly.
Evaluate performance against standards, enforce policies, and manage departmental budget and expenditures.

Direct Reports:
None, however, it is necessary that this position mentors, supports and supervises both Regional Safety & Security and hotel-based leaders. This will include assisting the General Manager/ Director of Operations with annual PDRs, monitoring quality of work, offering additional training and support where required and assisting with high profile events or incidents at the hotel where a more senior level of support is required.

WHY YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT

You Have These

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in security management, risk management, occupational safety, or a related field.
Extensive experience of and a progressive career in safety and security management.
Proven experience in a regional or multi-country leadership role.
Comprehensive Understanding of the following:
Security operations, threat and risk assessments, and crisis management frameworks
Fire life safety systems and occupational safety legislation
Emergency response planning, evacuation procedures, and incident investigation techniques
Risk and compliance frameworks across Asia, including local regulatory variations
Hospitality industry standards and operational realities in complex or high-risk environments
Excellent analytical, reporting, and presentation abilities.
Ability to operate effectively under pressure and make sound decisions during crises.
Skilled in relationship building with authorities, stakeholders, and corporate functions.
High level of cultural awareness and adaptability across diverse environments.
Communicate effectively in English (written, verbal and listening) and uses sound judgment, patience, tact, and diplomacy when interacting with Team Members and guests.
Proficient with computer applications, document and…