Share this job SVGs not supported by this browser. Description Job Purpose: The Team Leader (TL) has a significant impact on how potential 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 with assistance from the training team and that the team is always fully compliant with Control Risks’ standard operating procedures (SOPs) and doctrine. The TL assists in mission planning for all tasks as detailed by the Operations Manager. The TL is responsible for the professional delivery of operational briefs to both the team and clients when required. Application closing date: 24 November 2025 Potential Start Date: 10 December 2025 Rotation: 8 weeks on / 4 weeks off Salary: to be confirmed on next stage of recruitment ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Tasks and responsibilities: Demonstrates competence in Control Risks’ SOPs and personal skills Displays client etiquette, discipline and maintain Control Risks’ low-profile approach Remains informed about the threats and key issues in Iraq 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 To be fully conversant and comply with Rules for the Use of Force (RUF) Maintains competence in all required skills through regular formal assessment Management responsibilities: Conducts certifiable 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 and primary health Requirements Essential Diplomatic or Japanese Client experience Detailed knowledge and understanding of the operational requirements for mobile security operations in a hostile environment Fit and active to work in a hostile environment where there are limited medical facilities Possess tact, sound judgement and ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing Fluent written and spoken English Competent and confident in the use of Microsoft Office products A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a PSD capacity in Iraq Preferred Experience managing local Iraqi nationals Ex-military JNCO or equivalent Training in leadership skills and performance management Ability to work in arduous conditions Qualifications and skills: If not from a country where English is the official language, the candidate will provide proof (dated within the last 2 years) of language ability based on the TOEFL testing process with score of 110 or above or the IELTS of 8 or above Valid SIA Frontline Close Protection License Valid certificate for FPOS-I Level 4 and/or FREC Level 3 Apply for this job