ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

This selection procedure is intended to fill 1 currently available post.
Europol retains the right to make use of the reserve list to select candidates for similar posts within the organisation, should business needs require so.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• The ability to communicate clearly and present complex subjects simply, both orally and in writing, including to the members of the team;
• The ability to solicit inputs from and listen to staff, partners, and stakeholders.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• The ability to deal with people effectively, respectfully and courteously;
• The ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with hierarchy and other units and colleagues.

NEGOTIATION SKILLS

• The ability to steer discussions and generate the best possible results without compromising productive working relationships with the other parties involved.

PURPOSE OF THE POST:

The Head of Department – Corporate Security is responsible for leading the further development and implementation of Europol’s consolidated security portfolio. Services and activities will range from physical security, safety and personal protection to information assurance, confidentiality, business continuity and crisis management.
The incumbent oversees the provision of building maintenance services across Europol, direct the management of travel and events services, as well as logistics and coordination of the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS).
S/he will ensure alignment with the mission and objectives of the organisation, industry best practices and a focus on service excellence, impact and efficiency.
Finally, the Head of Department will be responsible for enhancing incident response and security compliance capabilities, consolidating crisis and incident management for security and critical infrastructure, and strengthening the organisation’s overall security posture. The role will also focus on improving security governance and promoting cross-departmental collaboration across all aspects of security.

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

The successful candidate will have to carry out the following main duties:

• Support the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Directors in the fulfilment of Europol’s objectives, in particular those assigned to the post;
• Provide leadership and vision to the Department, including the setting, implementation and delivery of policies and objectives;
• Lead and supervise the staff in the Department, with the aim of promoting effective inter-departmental cooperation and teamwork within Europol/ external stakeholders while maximising effectiveness and efficiency;
• Ensure the effective management and efficient use of all financial, human and other resources allocated to the Department, in support of Europol’s program delivery; identify risks and ensure appropriate mitigation;
• Manage conflicts by effectively applying techniques and strategies that identify and address conflicts and to find satisfactory solutions that promote positive outcomes, preserve relationships and tackle underlying issues;
• Ensure that relevant Europol security policy, standards and procedures as well as data protection legislation and procedures are known and applied by all staff under their area of responsibility;
• Ensure that data entrusted to the department are protected and used in accordance with the relevant Europol regulations and those limitations set by the data owners;
• Ensure and verify that all activities, projects, and operations strictly adhere to the fundamental rights outlined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;
• Lead the business planning, business evaluation and performance management within the Department, including responsibility for the quality of the Department’s products and services;
• Where applicable, coordinate strategic initiatives with respect to legislative and policy changes relevant to the business area, in Europol’s specific operating context as a law enforcement service provider for Member States;
• Provide support for the management of Europol’s external relations, including with Europol’s Management Board and EU institutions, Member States as well as third States and Parties;
• Act as role model for the Department and champion diversity & inclusion matters inside and outside Europol.
• Perform any other task in the area of competence as requested by the management.

performance of the duties;

• Be physically fit to perform the duties pertaining to the post as further specified i