Head of Security

The organization

Why Join Us? It's More Than a Job in Retail, It's Your Story.

At Public Group, we believe in the power of our people in a sustainable way. That's why we're not just focused on what you do, but who you become. We're committed to fueling your growth, because when you win, we all win. Imagine a place where you feel supported, valued, and empowered to make a real difference.  A place where you can build a career you love, to leave your mark in our story!

Public Group strategically invests to create an ecosystem of innovative scaleups around its core Omnichannel Retail business, with the objective to provide exciting customer experiences powered by operational excellence. We bring together technology, talent & entrepreneurship to create value in the Greek market & society.

Our Omnichannel retail, in Greece and Cyprus, is the love brand Public, a Leading Omnichannel Home Living, Tech & Entertainment Retailer with long lasting heritage. Innovation is part of our DNA. Through our ecosystem of startups and organizations, - iRepair, Klarna, Douleutaras.gr, SVUUM, Bookvoice, BOX NOW, Instacar, our tech PublicNEXT, Endeavour, Big PI, Metavallon, & Venture Friends - we offer pioneer services to our consumers. We operate 60 stores, 3 eShops and an ecosystem of digital properties such as: public ticketing, public business and bookfriends.gr.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Security to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing retail stores security operations across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with our relevant procedures, and evaluating the industry’s best practices to upgrade our equipment, systems, and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive security policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Identify and assess risks to store operations and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Regularly update security measures to address emerging threats and technological advancements.
• Manage and control budgets for security operations, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Monitor and report on inventory differences and security incidents.
• Work with various departments to integrate security requirements into business processes.
• Conduct regular security audits and inspections to ensure adherence to protocols.
• Conduct investigations of security incidents and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Propose and evaluate new security technologies and methodologies to enhance security measures.
• Set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and improve the effectiveness of security operations.
• Continuously seek improvements based on performance data.
• Recruit, train, and manage security personnel to maintain a high standard of performance and professionalism.

Qualifications:

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• Proven experience in a security management role, ideally within retail or a multi-site organization.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of current security technologies, methodologies and compliance standards.
• Ability to respond effectively to security incidents and emergencies.
• Familiarity with budget management and resource allocation.
• Hands-on experience with security systems (e.g., CCTV, alarm systems) and training personnel.
• University Degree in a relevant field will consider an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Excellent knowledge of the English language, both written and oral
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on enhancing business processes

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation & benefits package
• Dynamic work environment
• Exciting opportunity to grow with the role
• Great experience in a well-known and respected growing business
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Are you ready to be the next #OrangeGen maker?

Orange Gen, is our team of 2.200 people who are committed to cultivating an innovative retailtainment environment, supporting continuous development, and embracing flexibility—all while placing customer centricity at the forefront. We believe in fostering a culture that values your contributions, boosts your ambitions, and supports personal and professional growth. “Joy at Public” is our main motto which lies in creating a workplace where every individual is empowered to excel and evolve, always keeping the customer at the heart of our endeavors. We like to share our moments under the #OrangeTeam celebrating all team’s achievements and Orange Marks Stories!

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.