Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
This Business Protection Coordinator contract stands out in a SaaS context because it sits adjacent to product and growth work while still being operationally central. For a subscription platform with distributed offices, events, and frequent business travel, physical security, access control, and incident response directly influence continuity and employee experience, particularly across multiple countries and risk profiles.
For SaaS professionals, the career value is in learning how global software companies build resilience as they scale beyond a single hub. The remit spans vendor oversight, security systems administration, risk assessment, and office design input, offering a practical view of how operational safeguards are implemented and governed. Exposure to cross functional coordination, regional variability, and documented controls can translate well to other SaaS environments where standardisation meets local constraints.
This role is best suited to someone who prefers structured execution and calm decision making, and who enjoys being the on site point of contact when issues arise. It also fits professionals who want regional scope without moving into a purely strategic security leadership track, and who are comfortable operating through contractors and third party partners on a time bounded engagement.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
The Business Protection Team is Spotify’s corporate security function, dedicated to safeguarding our people, assets, and operations around the world. As the Business Protection Coordinator for the Middle East and South Asia, you’ll support the Regional Business Protection Manager to ensure security and resilience across our regional operations. This role is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is a 12-month contract, subject to extension.
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What You'll Do- Ensure security and safety of Spotify’s people, sites, and business processes across the Middle East and South Asia
- Oversee day-to-day performance of contracted security teams at Spotify sites and events
- Manage and administer access control and security systems
- Lead on-site security operations during events, campaigns, and activations
- Support visiting Spotify staff and business travellers on security matters
- Respond to and manage security incidents in the region
- Conduct and document risk assessments to support operations in higher-risk areas
- Perform office security audits and recommend improvements
- Advise on physical security design for new offices and renovations
- Deliver security awareness and training to staff, fostering a security-conscious culture
- Contribute to wider Business Protection and Employee Experience initiatives globally
- The role may require travel across the Middle East and South Asia regions
Who You Are- You have proven experience in corporate security, intelligence, or crisis management—ideally within the Middle East and South Asia regions
- You hold a bachelor’s degree in security management, risk management, political science, international relations, or a related field
- You have strong knowledge of modern security systems and technologies
- You thrive in dynamic environments, balancing multiple priorities and making sound decisions under pressure
- You’re fluent in English; proficiency in regional languages is an advantage
- You embody Spotify’s values—Innovative, Sincere, Passionate, Collaborative, and Playful—and apply them in your work
Where You'll Be- The role is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and payroll will be through a third party
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Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing.
At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.
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