Team Leader - Kyiv, Ukraine

Job Purpose
The Team Leader (TL) has a significant impact on how clients assess Control Risks’ capabilities. The TL is responsible for setting and maintaining the highest standards of team presentation and capability to the client and will coordinate the direction and management of the team. The TL ensures that the team meets all operational and training standards, and that the team is fully compliant with Control Risks’ standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all times. The TL is responsible for the effective delivery of all tasks covering planning, booking, briefing, deployment, execution, recovery, debrief and close-down. This includes all aspects of the team staff, vehicles and equipment.
Application closing date: 28 October 2026
Potential start date: mid-December 2026
Rotation: 4 weeks on, 8 weeks off
Salary will be discussed with shortlisted candidates only
Tasks and responsibilities
Demonstrates competence in Control Risks’ policies, SOPs and personal skills
Displays etiquette, discipline and maintains standards in all areas
Remains informed about the threats and key issues in Ukraine
Conducts vehicle and dismounted contact and immediate action drills
Maintains advanced first aid skills
Possesses competent navigation skills including map-reading, compass, and use of GPS
Uses vehicle-mounted and handheld communications systems
Maintains competence in all required skills through regular formal training
Management responsibilities
Conducts instruction in all relevant operational and medical team requirements in accordance with Control Risks’ training directives
Ensures the team maintains a professional approach, appropriate client etiquette, discipline and presentation
Ensures that the team conducts effective administration, including vehicle maintenance, equipment husbandry/accountability and reports and returns
Operational responsibilities
Assists in conducting risk assessments and operational planning
Issues orders to team members and brief clients in line with SOPs when required
Conducts venue and route recces and produce reports
Commands the team and issue direction to clients
Provides emergency medical attention if required
Responds effectively to adverse and/or unseen incidents
Requirements
Knowledge and experience
Essential
Completion of Control Risks Ukraine induction and driving courses
Familiarity and comfort with Microsoft Office suite of applications
Fit and active to work in a challenging environment
A minimum of 3 years of military / police experience
A minimum of 2 years of experience working in in a private security company in a challenging environment
Available to deploy within 2 weeks of hire
Preferred
Certified training instructor CTTLS, PTLLS or equivalent BTEC
Ex-military JNCO or equivalent
Training in leadership skills and performance management
Knowledge of and exposure to diplomatic and commercial client
Qualifications and specialist skills
Valid SIA license (or equivalent)
Accredited medical qualification (EFAW as a minimum. FPOS-I Level 4 and/or FREC Level 3 preferred)
Full driving license (UK ‘C’ License (or equivalents) preferred)
Competencies
Problem Solving - analyses situations and looks at broader picture; looks beyond own team and department to take a higher-level view on issues where appropriate
Results orientated - drives self and team to deliver against objectives and meet client needs
Client service - understands client needs, builds trusted relationships, delivers to client needs or finds more appropriate solutions within given timelines. Leads a service culture; ensures client is at the heart of everything the team does
Know the business - understands and translates key drivers and capabilities for business and team performance
Adapting to change - seeks out and is personally comfortable with change; leads team to be comfortable with change
Communication, planning work and influencing - sets and communicates clear direction for team to deliver work in line with global/departmental goals and objectives. Builds strong global relationships. Persuades and influences others to achieve results. Demonstrates a flexible approach

Work arrangement
No