Job Title:                   Chief Security Officer (CSO), Private UHNW Estate - Nigeria

Industry:                    Private Estate / UHNW Individual

Location:                   Location: Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria

Client Type: Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) Family

Relocation Support: Yes

Salary:                       Competitive Salary Package + Benefits

Job Purpose:

We are recruiting a seasoned Chief Security Officer to lead all estate security operations for a highly prestigious UHNW family in Ikoyi, Lagos. This role is responsible for designing and enforcing a robust security framework to safeguard the principal, their family, guests, staff, and all estate properties.

The CSO will lead a team of trained security personnel and collaborate with external agencies and estate leadership to anticipate risks, implement surveillance, and maintain a secure and discreet environment across all locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead estate-wide security operations across multiple residences, ensuring 24/7 protection of life and property.
• Develop and enforce physical security protocols, emergency preparedness plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee installation, monitoring, and maintenance of surveillance systems (CCTV, motion sensors, alarms).
• Conduct periodic risk assessments, audits, and drills (fire, evacuation, intrusion).
• Supervise the vetting, training, and deployment of all estate security staff.
• Coordinate with transport and logistics teams on VIP movement security.
• Ensure full compliance with Nigerian security laws and collaborate with local law enforcement as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date intelligence on local risks, unrest, or geopolitical threats.
• Ensure data protection and confidentiality protocols for the estate are upheld.
• Support secure access control, visitor screening, and incident reporting procedures.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in estate, military, diplomatic, or private security leadership roles.
• Experience protecting UHNW individuals, foreign dignitaries, or embassy officials preferred.
• Strong command of security technologies and incident response planning.
• Proactive, discreet, and highly disciplined leader with crisis management capabilities.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages a plus.
• Military or law enforcement background is an advantage.