Senior Team leader (BECL) - Basra, Iraq - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Job Purpose
The Senior Team Leader’s primary role is that of a TL, in addition to this role the STL will be required to act as the functional link between the ROO APT’s and the Operational Management. He will ensure that the communication of operational, administrative and welfare matters is passed upwards and downwards in a timely and professional manner. The STL will further ensure that operations and training minimum standards are maintained and take an active role in administrative oversight of the IN workforce.
The STL will take an active role in implementing project SOP’s and ensuring the highest possible standards are maintained across the APT’s. He will lead by example demonstrating high levels of leadership, command and control, and quality assurance.
Application closing date: 21 October 2026
Start Date: 28 October 2026
Rotation: 8/4
Salary: to be discussed with shortlisted candidates only
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Role tasks and responsibilities
Provide daily supervision of APT’s
Provide management oversight of all APT mission planning
Produce and conduct weekly training programs in accordance with project training directives
Provide management oversight of APT training and record keeping
Conduct Risk Assessments, Route and Venue recce’s and provide support to TL’s writing reports
Ensure APT standards are maintained at the highest possible levels including client etiquette and protocol
Mentor and support APT members in all aspects of their roles and responsibilities
Actively monitor APT performance identifying and reporting complacency or poor performance to the Operations Manager
Report any disciplinary issues to the Operations Manager and assist in investigations where required
Promote the importance of equipment care and ensure the implementation of the company EC policy
Maintain current and thorough knowledge of the project SOP’s
Monitor HSE performance across the APT’s ensuring safe conduct of duties, reporting all near misses, unsafe acts and incidents to the project HSE representative
Ensure management directives are accurately communicated to APT’s within their respective groups
Act as the first line of management for all issues within their groups engaging higher management where necessary
Demonstrate tact, diplomacy and maturity in all aspects of personnel management, maintaining motivation and morale
Requirements
Essential
Minimum 4 years’ Military experience.
Minimum 2 years’ commercial experience in Iraq working for an MOI registered PSC.
Experience working with and managing expatriates and local nationals.
SIA License (Frontline Close Protection)
Close Protection Qualified (Level 3)
FREC/FPOSi/FPOS medical qualification
Preferred
Attendance of an internationally regarded Non-Commissioned Officer course, such as the British Army Platoon Sergeants Battle Course, is desirable.
L3 International Award in Delivering Training (AET, CET or equivalent)
A minimum of three years of responsible leadership experiences in management or supervisory positions
Experience in developing and implementing standard operating procedures and security risk assessments
Benefits
Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
Life insurance cover
Personal Accident insurance
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

Work arrangement
No