Area Security Manager - UK

Johnson Matthey Plc; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Plc seeks an Area Security Manager UK to drive security strategy across its UK operations, ensuring alignment with global objectives. You will lead site security teams and manage contracts with providers while delivering cost-effective, protective solutions for people and assets.

The role requires senior security leadership experience, knowledge of security controls, and strong stakeholder management to operate across multiple UK sites in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Senior-level security leadership experience in a multinational industrial, manufacturing, or corporate environment.
• Knowledge of physical, technical and procedural security controls (access, CCTV, alarms, integrated systems).
• Experience managing security service contracts and outsourced personnel.
• Ability to assess complex security risks, conduct investigations and mitigate risks across sites.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication across all levels.
• Relevant qualifications such as ASIS CPP, CSMP, ISO Lead Auditor, IOSH or NEBOSH are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead security strategy delivery across Johnson Matthey UK operations, aligning with global security objectives.
• Provide leadership, coaching and governance to site security teams and contracted providers across multiple UK locations.
• Manage performance and effectiveness of physical and technical security programmes; identify risk reduction opportunities.
• Partner with site leadership to deliver practical, commercially-focused security solutions protecting people, assets and operations.
• Lead security investigations, assurance activities and compliance reviews; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with external agencies, industry partners and regulatory bodies to monitor threats and best practices.

Skills

Senior security leadership

Security controls

Vendor management

Security risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Security qualifications

Education

Degree in Security Management or related

Job description

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.

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 plan

Ready 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.

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