EMEA Security Leader: Strategy, Risk & Crisis Management

Brighter Signals; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Manager, EMEA Regional Security, based in Pinewood, Wokingham or in Zug, Switzerland. You will lead Global Security for the EMEA region, safeguarding people, assets, and operations across multiple countries and interfaces with senior leaders and external partners.

You will drive security programs, manage incidents, and oversee risk assessments while ensuring regulatory compliance. Travel up to ~30% may be required in this international role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree or equivalent advanced education (preferred).
• Typical 6-8 years of progressive security management experience with multi-country responsibility.
• Experience with risk assessments, incident response, and cross-functional collaboration in international contexts.
• Vendor and contract management experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Global Security strategy across EMEA, aligned with enterprise standards and regional risk profiles.
• Assess, mitigate, and manage physical security risks to employees, facilities, assets, and operations.
• Oversee incident management, investigations, and crisis response activities with authorities.
• Partner with Real Estate, Facilities, HR, Legal, and business leaders to integrate security into operations.
• Manage third-party security vendors and service providers, including performance and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements, and regional laws across EMEA.
• Provide security guidance for executive protection, travel risk management, and events.
• Analyze security trends to drive continuous improvement and risk reduction.

Skills

Security management

Risk assessment

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive protection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management/related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Manager, EMEA Regional Security, based in Pinewood, Wokingham or in Zug, Switzerland. You will lead Global Security for the EMEA region, safeguarding people, assets, and operations across multiple countries and interfaces with senior leaders and external partners.

You will drive security programs, manage incidents, and oversee risk assessments while ensuring regulatory compliance. Travel up to ~30% may be required in this international role.