Commercial Team Leader - Baghdad (Internal Applicants Only)

About the role

The Commercial Team Leader supports the Operations Manager, Baghdad in the day-to-day management of region-wide commercial operations and specified projects. The role sets and maintains the highest standards of team presentation and capability for an international client base spanning oil and gas, humanitarian, infrastructure, diplomatic and financial services sectors. It is open only to internal applicants; the application closes on 09 November 2026 with a start date of 15 December 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure HQ teams meet operational and training standards and comply with Control Risks SOPs, with assistance from the training team
• Maintain client etiquette, discipline and a low-profile approach while keeping a high standard of team presentation
• Deliver operational briefs professionally to Armed Protection Teams (APTs) and client staff when appropriate
• Conduct risk assessments and operational planning, and carry out venue and route surveys, security reviews and bespoke reports
• Plan and execute tasks in remote areas and provide cover to the project armed protection team contingent
• Give certifiable instruction on operational and medical team requirements in line with Control Risks training directives
• Depute for the Ops Manager Baghdad and Baghdad Security Manager, coordinating regional operational activity and business continuity
• Support regional operational activities, including APT QA/QCs, and assist with new commercial team mobilisations
• Oversee administration (vehicle maintenance, equipment accountability, reports and returns), temporary staff and IN HR administration, and enforce HSE standards

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years' military, armed police service or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years' Iraq APT operational experience as a Team Leader in Iraq
• Minimum 1 year's APT operational experience in Baghdad
• Preferred: attendance at an internationally recognised NCO or command and leadership course (e.g., British Army Section Commanders Battle Course or higher)
• Preferred: previous experience in southern headquarters, in the wider Iraq environment and in security and risk management

Required skills

• FREC/FPOS/AoFAQ medical qualification
• Close protection qualification (SIA frontline)
• Competent and confident use of Microsoft Office
• Preferred: HSE qualification, security and risk management certification, and certified training instructor (CTTLS, PTLLS or equivalent BTEC)