Lead Physical Security Manager, UK & Nordics – Hybrid

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Ludgate Circus; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme 9%+ contributions

Private medical insurance

Personal Accident insurance

Group Income protection

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Limited seeks an experienced Physical Security Manager to lead security across the UK and Nordic regions. The role focuses on risk assessment, security planning, audits and incident investigations, with travel across sites from Scotland to Plymouth and occasional Nordic travel.

You will work within the Global Physical Security Competence Centre to safeguard critical assets and ensure governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Physical Security, Asset Protection or related role.
• Experience conducting threat, vulnerability and risk assessments.
• Experience developing and implementing security plans and mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of physical security systems, access control and security operations.
• Experience undertaking compliance reviews, audits and security evaluations.
• Strong incident investigation and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders across teams.
• Experience managing third-party security suppliers and contracts.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.
• Desirable experience in rail, transportation, infrastructure, manufacturing or critical national infrastructure environments.
• Military, law enforcement or corporate security background beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical security activities across UK and Nordic assets.
• Conduct threat, vulnerability and risk assessments across sites.
• Develop, maintain and review site Security Plans with appropriate controls.
• Deliver security reviews, audits and compliance assessments.
• Investigate security incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Support bid teams by providing security expertise for opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement with physical and digital security solutions.
• Oversee security systems, access control and service providers.
• Build strong relationships with site leaders and external partners.
• Share best practice and contribute to global security standards.

Skills

Physical security management

Threat & risk assessment

Security planning

Audits & compliance

Incident investigation

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor management

Travel readiness

Rail/critical infrastructure security

Education

Level 5 Diploma or higher in Security Management

Tools

Access control systems

Security systems monitoring

Security governance frameworks

Job description

Hitachi Rail Limited seeks an experienced Physical Security Manager to lead security across the UK and Nordic regions. The role focuses on risk assessment, security planning, audits and incident investigations, with travel across sites from Scotland to Plymouth and occasional Nordic travel.

You will work within the Global Physical Security Competence Centre to safeguard critical assets and ensure governance.