Europe Security Lead: Regional Ops and Resilience

Waters Corporation; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation is seeking an experienced Security Manager – Europe to lead physical security across the region, translating global strategy into site-level execution. The role requires coordinating with multiple sites, laboratories, and manufacturing operations, and partnering with Global Security leadership to advance enterprise risk management and security culture.

The ideal candidate will bring a proactive background in investigations, security operations, and program development within a

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in corporate security or enterprise risk management.
• Experience leading regional or multi-site security operations.
• Experience managing contract guarding providers and vendor governance.
• Experience with crisis management, investigations, and business continuity.
• Knowledge of physical security systems and security technologies.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional security leadership and operational oversight for physical security across the UK and Europe.
• Oversee security programs, incidents, investigations, and crisis management.
• Develop and implement security policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Manage CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and perimeter protection programs.
• Conduct security risk assessments and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Support executive protection and high-profile events as required.

Skills

Regional security leadership

Vendor governance

Crisis management

Physical security systems

Security program development

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Security Management

Tools

ASIS CPP/PSP (preferred)

Security technologies (CCTV, access control)

Job description

Waters Corporation is seeking an experienced Security Manager – Europe to lead physical security across the region, translating global strategy into site-level execution. The role requires coordinating with multiple sites, laboratories, and manufacturing operations, and partnering with Global Security leadership to advance enterprise risk management and security culture.

The ideal candidate will bring a proactive background in investigations, security operations, and program development within a