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