Area Security Manager - UK

Johnson Matthey; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Share incentive plan

Life insurance and income protection

Medical plans

Wellbeing discounts

Annual incentive

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in Enfield, UK, seeks an Area Security Manager to lead security strategy across its UK operations, aligning with global objectives. You will oversee site security teams and contracted providers across multiple locations, managing physical, technical, and procedural controls to reduce risk and improve resilience.

The role requires senior security leadership experience in a multinational environment, strong stakeholder management, and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Significant senior security leadership experience in multinational industrial or corporate settings.
• Knowledge of physical, technical and procedural security controls.
• Experience managing security service contracts and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead security strategy delivery across UK operations.
• Coach and govern site security teams and providers.
• Manage performance of physical and technical security programmes.
• Support investigations, assurance activities and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Senior security leadership

Physical & technical security

Vendor management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Security/Business or related field

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV systems

Job description

## Area Security Manager - UKBewerben: Enfield - UK: Vollzeit: Heute ausgeschrieben: R-015492At 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. The role: 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. Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further! What we offer: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: * 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 planReady to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!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. For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience. **Closing date for applications:** This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised. #LI-DK1#UKJOBS#JMUKTo submit your application, please click the \"Apply\" button online.All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice. By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice.Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.**If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply:** **Find Jobs - Workday**We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you need support with your application please email [e-mail] further information on diversity, inclusion and belonging at JM click here to find out more.At Johnson Matthey, your work matters. Join a world leader in platinum group metals and build a career with real impact. You'll help shape solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges - from cutting emissions and powering modern life to supporting life-saving technologies. Together, we're creating a healthier world through metals that matter.