Area Security Manager - UK

Johnson Matthey Plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive retirement savings

Share Incentive Plan

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Critical Illness

Medical plans/health assessments

Wellbeing discounts

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Plc is seeking an Area Security Manager UK to lead security strategy across UK operations and coach site security teams and providers. You will manage physical and technical security programmes, drive risk reduction and collaborate with leadership to implement commercial security solutions.

You’ll investigate security incidents, ensure compliance, and foster relationships with external agencies and regulators to stay ahead of threats.

Qualifications

• 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 or related discipline; ASIS CPP, CSMP, ISO Lead Auditor, IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Senior security leadership

Physical security controls

Security service contracts management

Stakeholder management

Security investigations

Security management degree

Industry certifications (advantageous)

Education

Degree in Security Management or related field

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV systems

Alarm systems

Integrated security systems

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:

• 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.
• 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

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.

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.

All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

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 need support with your application please email [e-mail].

For 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.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.