About Diageo

Diageo PLC is the world’s leading premium drinks company with iconic brands like Johnnie Walker, Guinness, and Tanqueray. Operating in 180+ countries, Diageo celebrates life through innovation, sustainability, and responsible drinking. In Uganda, UBL manages brewing, distribution, and sales nationwide, with oversight of Rwanda, Burundi, and Eastern DRC. Visit www.diageo.com.

Market Complexity

UBL operates a major brewery at Port Bell, nationwide logistics, and 120+ field sales staff. The Great Lakes region presents high-risk security challenges: organized crime, terrorism, illicit trade, and cross-border threats. Brand Protection is critical due to rising counterfeit and contraband activity.

Role Purpose

Support the Legal Director and CS/BP Manager in delivering security and anti-illicit trade strategies across Uganda and the Great Lakes. Lead threat assessment, investigations, law enforcement liaison, and crisis response while embedding global standards.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Security

• Protect people, assets, brands, and operations from threats
• Produce intelligence briefings, threat assessments, and investigation reports
• Conduct security risk assessments for all UBL operations
• Advise UBL Leadership on risks and mitigations
• Develop proactive security programs and guidelines
• Conduct vulnerability assessments at all sites
• Lead crisis response and Business Continuity Management (BCM)
• Liaise with law enforcement and government officials
• Train staff and third parties on security awareness
• Manage control room operations and third-party providers

Brand Protection

• Drive anti-illicit trade strategy (counterfeit, contraband, parallel trade)
• Coordinate surveillance, raids, and prosecutions with law enforcement
• Collect and ship suspect product samples for analysis
• Map illicit supply chains and gather evidence
• Engage URA, UNBS, URSB, DPP, Interpol for enforcement
• Train internal/external stakeholders on brand protection
• Monitor and report illicit trade trends weekly/monthly

General & Leadership

• Manage CS/BP budgets, accruals, and third-party contracts
• Drive cost efficiency and compliance
• Lead cross-functional projects to reduce risk
• Build internal/external networks for intelligence and enforcement
• Advise senior leadership with confidence and clarity

Top 5 Accountabilities

1. Safe and secure Demand & Supply operations
2. Proactive CS/BP business partnering
3. Embed global governance and compliance
4. Effective third-party provider management
5. Strong law enforcement and regulatory relationships

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree + 3 years post-qualification experience
• Legal or Corporate Security training preferred
• Prior law enforcement, government, or corporate security role
• Expertise in threat analysis, physical security, and investigations
• Experience in fraud/civil investigations and witness interviews
• Fluent in English (verbal/written)
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders
• Willingness to travel across Uganda and Great Lakes

How to Apply

Apply online via the Diageo Careers Portal:

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 12 November 2025