Area Security Manager

Johnson Matthey; Manor Park; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Plc in the United Kingdom is seeking an Area Security Manager UK to drive the security strategy across all UK operations, aligning with regional and global objectives. You will lead site security teams and contracted providers, manage physical and technical security programmes, and work with site leadership to deliver practical, cost-conscious protections for people, assets and operations.

The role emphasizes investigations, compliance reviews and continuous improvement, with

Qualifications

• Senior security leadership experience in multinational industrial, manufacturing, or corporate settings.
• Knowledge of access control, CCTV, alarms and integrated security systems.
• Experience managing security contracts and vendor relationships.
• Ability to assess risks, investigations and mitigation across multiple sites.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of security strategy across JM's UK operations.
• Provide leadership, coaching and governance to site security teams and providers.
• Manage performance of physical and technical security programmes.
• Partner with site leadership to deliver security solutions.
• Lead security investigations, assurance activities and compliance reviews.
• Build relationships with external agencies and regulators.

Skills

Senior security leadership

Physical & technical security

Contract management

Risk assessment & investigations

Stakeholder management

Security qualifications

Education

Security/related degree

ASIS CPP / CSMP / ISO Lead Auditor

Job description

As an Area Security Manager UK, you will help drive our goals by: Leading the delivery of security strategy across Johnson Matthey's UK operations, ensuring alignment with regional and global security objectives.
Providing leadership, coaching and governance to site security teams and contracted security providers across multiple UK locations.
Managing the performance and effectiveness of physical and technical security programmes, identifying opportunities to reduce risk and improve operational efficiency.
Partnering with site leadership teams to deliver practical, commercially focused security solutions that protect people, assets and business operations.
Leading security investigations, assurance activities and compliance reviews, driving the implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Building strong relationships with external agencies, industry partners and regulatory bodies to maintain awareness of emerging threats, risks and security best practices.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Significant experience in a senior security leadership role within a multinational industrial, manufacturing or corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of physical, technical and procedural security controls, including access control, CCTV, alarm and integrated security systems.
• Proven experience managing security service contracts, vendor relationships and outsourced security personnel.
• Ability to assess complex security risks, conduct investigations and implement effective mitigation strategies across multiple sites.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to operate effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• Degree-level qualification in Security Management, Risk Management, Business Management or a related discipline; ASIS CPP, CSMP, ISO Lead Auditor, IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications are advantageous.

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As an Area Security Manager UK, you'll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you'll help tackle the world's biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life-saving technologies - by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

What we offer:

• Competitive retirement savings
• Company matched Share Incentive Plan
• Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness
• Medical plans/health assessments
• Retailer and Wellbeing discounts
• Competitive annual incentive plan

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.