Our mission is to protect people, assets and reputation through industry-leading technology, supported by on the ground security support and risk intelligence services. We give businesses the tools to operate globally both safely and compliantly, without losing sight that people’s safety is our priority.

Together, we go further

Risk management and security specialists to mitigate risk from land, maritime and digital security threats.

Tailored services include offshore risk management, intelligence, journey management, protective security, medical assistance and travel risk technology.

Every solution is supported by our 24/7 Global Security Operations Centre, ensuring continuous oversight, rapid response, and joined-up coordination across all areas of delivery.

— OUR DIVISIONS

Three specialist global security & risk management divisions

Delivering a coordinated response across every domain, whether you are protecting global executives, securing offshore infrastructure, or maintaining critical connectivity.

01 — RISK

Corporate Security and Travel Risk Management

Solace Global Risk is now a Global Guardian company, combining intelligence, technology, and operational response to deliver integrated protection for organisations and individuals operating globally.

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02 — MARITIME

Offshore and Maritime Security

Offshore security and risk management for critical infrastructure, energy assets, and subsea cable projects – supported by proven offshore experience and 24/7 coordination to maintain uninterrupted operations.

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03 — COMMUNICATIONS

Resilient Communications

Communications failures are a common point of operational risk. Solace Communications provides independent, resilient back-up systems that maintain connectivity when satellite, cellular, and radio networks are unavailable.

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Our Senior Team

Solace Global’s success as a leading provider of risk management and security services is driven by the quality of our personnel, dedicated to meeting and exceeding expectations.

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Paul Queen

Managing Director – Maritime

Paul oversees the strategic direction for offshore operations and for the quality of service delivery to our global client base. Paul sets high standards for operations, implemented though excellent leadership and man management skills, all of which started in the Royal Marines.

Emily Roberts

Managing Director – Risk

Emily is an expert in travel and security risk – specialising in developing bespoke Duty of Care solutions that are proportionate and appropriate for each individual client. Emily has travelled extensively around the globe and has used this experience to support solution development in the areas of travel tracking technology, journey and crisis management.

Martin Veale

Chief Operations Officer – Risk

Following a successful career as a non-commissioned officer in the Royal Marines and UK Special Forces, Martin has worked as a security consultant and advisor to military units, governments and blue chip companies. After a period spent working in the Middle East, Martin took the opportunity to join Solace Global Risk as Head of Operations, developing into Chief Operations Officer.

Sectors of Expertise

Current Vacancies

19 August

Director of Cyber Security & Compliance

The Director of Cyber Security & Compliance will own and shape Global Guardian‘s cyber security capability across its UK operations. Working directly with the CIO, this individual will define and deliver a cyber security strategy aligned to the organisation’s wider technology and business objectives, leading security and compliance programmes, influencing engineering teams, managing strategic security partners and ensuring Global Guardian remains ahead of an evolving threat landscape.

This is an autonomous leadership role requiring an individual who can balance strategic direction with hands-on execution. You will champion cyber resilience, information security, data privacy and regulatory compliance, embedding security best practice across the organisation, its technology platforms, enterprise systems and third-party partnerships. Acting as the organisation’s cyber security lead, you will protect critical business assets against both internal and external threats while helping shape the future cyber capability of a fast-growing global business.

Strategy & Planning

Define and continually evolve the organisation’s cyber security strategy by anticipating emerging threats, technologies and regulatory developments, ensuring Global Guardian remains ahead of an evolving risk landscape.
Define the organisation’s cyber security roadmap by continuously assessing emerging threats, technologies and industry trends.
Partner closely with software engineering teams to ensure security is embedded into platform architecture, development practices and cloud infrastructure from design through deployment.
Influence executive stakeholders to ensure cyber security remains embedded within business strategy, product development and operational decision making.
Partner with the CIO in managing cyber security vendor partnerships

Procurement

Instigate and maintain annual vendor risk assessments and acceptance criteria for all technology-related investments.
Partner with engineering teams to ensure secure-by-design principles are embedded throughout platform architecture and software delivery.

Governance and Risk management

As the company DPA, advise business owners of the risks and solutions to ensure technology and business processes comply with legislation including GDPR, CCPA, Data Protection Act and other major Privacy compliance requirements as they evolve.
Validate and continually improve enterprise-wide disaster recovery strategies and business continuity plans to ensure known and achievable recovery objectives.
Own the organisation’s security assurance process, providing executive oversight of client due diligence, security audits and complex information security enquiries.
Establish and embed effective cyber risk, governance and change management frameworks across the organisation.Provide strategic security leadership during major client bids and procurement activities, ensuring security requirements are understood, addressed and used as a competitive differentiator.
Ensure Company is following compliance frameworks (eg, ISO 27001) and maintains current and future certifications

Operational Management

Own the continual improvement of the organisation’s security architecture, controls and technical standards across all business entities.
Define the cyber strategy for new and existing security platforms across all business entities.
Own platform data flow and risk maps
Act as the organisation’s cyber security leader, influencing technical and non-technical stakeholders whilst championing a culture of security across the business.
Ensure Company security policies and procedures are being followed within the organisation

Incident response

Plan and manage the response to security breaches and other security incidents, including coordination and recovery efforts
Lead response to any real or perceived breach internally and with external Cyber security partners

Leadership

Leadership in this role comes through influence rather than hierarchy. You’ll lead external partners, shape technical direction, influence engineering teams and become the trusted cyber adviser to the CIO and wider business.

What Success Looks Like

This role will suit someone who:

enjoys operating with significant autonomy
takes ownership without waiting for instruction
is comfortable making informed decisions independently
enjoys building rather than maintaining
can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
naturally identifies problems before they become risks
is trusted to represent cyber security across the organisation

Career Opportunity

This appointment is expected to evolve as Global Guardian continues to expand internationally.

The successful individual will have the opportunity to develop into the Group CISO as the organisation’s cyber capability and technology function continues to mature.

Benefits:

Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Gym membership
On-site parking
Private medical insurance

Experience:

Cybersecurity: 5 years (required)
Incident response: 5 years (preferred)
Leadership: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote Poole BH15 1JF

Applications:

Please send all applications to mstreet@globalguardian.com

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