Close Protection Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
emp type Full-time
salary £50,000-£60,000 gross pa. depending on experience + benefits
location United Kingdom, London
Job Type Permanent
place of work On-site
published date 05/05/2023
job id 32667
Sasa Tusek
Talent Manager
+442081641095
sasa@chacepeople.com
job description CONFIDENTIAL CLOSE PROTECTION OPERATIVE FOR ULTRA-HIGH NET WORTH CLIENT WITH TRAVEL
- London, UK | Including International Travel
- £50,000 - £60,000 gross p.a. (DOE) | Plus Benefits
- Contractor Agreement
- Full-Time
The Chace People team is looking for an experienced Close Protection professional to work for an ultra-high net worth Principal in Central London, with global travel. Your main responsibility will be to protect the Principals and their family members and assets. We are searching for a flexible CPO with a valid SIA License, medical qualifications and with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
This is a strictly confidential position and so the working schedule and wider package benefits will be discussed upon successful application.
Desirable:
- Close Protection, RST or hostile security experience
- Previous military experience with an infantry unit
- To be based in London, or within commutable distance
Required:
- An in-date Close Protection License through the Security Industry Authority
- A full and clean UK driving licence
- You will be capable of interacting with people from various backgrounds
- You will be able to think quickly on your feet and react to ever-changing situations
- You will be physically fit
Responsibilities & Expectations:
Your responsibilities will be split across both the Executive Protection and Residential Security teams and these will be outlined and discussed in detail upon successful application.
The role requires flexibility, professionalism, discretion and the ability to work in a team as well as individually with the client and interviews are taking place now.
Please note that successful candidates will be subject - and will be required – to agree to our client’s background screening and drug/medical screening tests.
If this sounds like the role for you then please do get in touch!
Please note that candidates with relevant experience and excellent, checkable references need only apply.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Close Protection Operative roles across Chace People's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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