Global Security Lead

Brambles; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global supply chain organization located in Manchester is seeking a Security Management professional to develop and implement strategies for incident prevention across its operations. The role requires a diploma in Security Management and project management qualifications, alongside strong communication and leadership skills. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in driving security programs and an ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams. This position offers a hybrid work model and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience driving and managing a Security and Risk Management Program for an industry leading company.
• Progressive experience in industrial Security.
• Experience as team leader in a manufacturing plant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and execute the global security incident prevention strategy.
• Lead efforts to reduce and continuously improve security-related incident response.
• Coordinate and manage global security vendors.

Skills

Adaptability

Cross-Functional Work

Data-Driven Decision Making

Digital Literacy

Emotional Intelligence

Incident Management

Inclusive Leadership

Mentorship

Motivating Teams

Service Improvement

Stakeholder Engagement

Talent Development

Education

Diploma in Security Management

Project Management level 1&2 qualifications

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model .

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Design, develop, and execute the global security incident prevention strategy, including the creation of guidelines, roadmaps, and leading performance indicators.
• Lead efforts to reduce and continuously improve security-related incident response and prevention across Brambles’ global operations.
• Improve overall security performance by implementing strategies to limit and control security risks and impacts on Brambles’ businesses.
• Coordinate and manage global security vendors to drive cost reduction, consolidate services, and improve the quality of security across all regions.
• Ensure clear understanding and compliance with commercial liabilities related to customer contractual obligations, maintaining alignment with security standards.
• Act as a subject matter expert in security management, overseeing project coordination and providing guidance on global security matters.
• Develop security management reporting and performance tracking systems to monitor the effectiveness of security protocols across various business areas.
• Provide strategic insights and forecasts for future security-related factors to support global decision-making and long-term planning.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will possess a Diploma in Security Management.
• Project Management level 1&2 qualifications

Experience

• Experience driving and managing a Security and Risk Management Program for an industry leading company
• Progressive experience in industrial Security
• Experience as team leader in a manufacturing plant preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment
• Experience in leading permitting activities in an industrial environment and interacting and negotiating directly with regulating agencies

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to identify, design and support successful execution of global security incident prevention programmes
• Influencing key stakeholders and building key relationships with customers
• Highly effective specialist and leader with the ability to build strong relationships internally with all levels of the organization and manage under difficult service delivery timeframes
• Pro-active change agent that can identify, analyse and create opportunity for continuous improvement across the organization
• Energetic and focused personality with a demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including highly effective written and oral delivery, with the ability to communicate clear direction and expectations
• Proven track record of developing and engaging people to achieve superior results. Passionate about coaching and development
• Positive and upbeat in a team environment – a motivator
• Proven success in hiring the best talent and effectively managing team performance
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

Remote Type Hybrid Remote Skills to succeed in the role Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Incident Management, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Learn From Mistakes, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Partnership Management, Prioritization, Procurement, Security Framework Management, Security Management, Security System Operation, Service Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Sourcing, Talent Development

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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