Lead and drive the development of the courier division in line with G4S strategic and business plans and values, working closely and collaboratively with the other Division Directors/Senior Leadership to assist in the delivery of cohesive, high quality, high impact projects;
Work with the Executive Committee/Senior Management Team to assess and evaluate G4S Secure Logistics/Courier needs with respect to impact and effectiveness of projects/assignments, and company development;
Manage Secure Logistics within agreed upon budgets, timelines and standards. Prioritize activities and progress according to G4S’ resources (time and money) and operational realities;
Develop forecasts and budgets and control the spending on OPEX and CAPEX; effectively ensure costs are controlled, the department maximizes revenue generation and contribution to the Company’s operating profit;
Participate in procurement by providing technical support to the tendering and selection process of any requirements in support of Secure Logistics/Courier; and assisting with the negotiation of rates and terms with preferred suppliers. Maintain strict compliance with the company procurement policy;
Work with fellow Divisional Directors and the management team in the development of the Company’s overall strategy and seek to positively influence the progression and growth of the Securer Logistics/Courier division;
Responsible for production of strategic Secure Logistics/Courier deliverables, documentation, reports, and presentation materials. This covers Secure Logistics/Courier Strategy Reports, Secure Logistics Audits, Risk Assessments;
Work with the Commercial team and support in business development activities by identifying new leads and opportunities;
Represent the Company during consultations with client representatives, government agencies and industry associates connected to specific projects;
Enforce compliance to set laws, regulations and customer requirements governing business operations;
Produce Secure Logistics/Courier division report and ensure that internal and external stakeholders, including the ExCo, are appropriately kept abreast of G4S’ Secure Logistics developments;
Commission and undertake security surveys and security risk assessments; and present findings of work to team members and clients in an iterative and participative manner as needed;
Information gathering and research for project specific solutions. Keep abreast and maintain currency with the latest products and solutions available in the market; advise the business on best practices, technology changes and the subsequent adoption thereof;
Manage staff capacity and skill levels within the Secure Logistics/ Courier division to meet current and planned outputs; provide mentorship and guidance on developing the capabilities and competencies of the Secure Logistics/Courier; and
Lead, motivate, communicate with, develop, appraise and performance manage staff to ensure they are fully motivated to achieve best performance to meet the company’s needs.
