Physical Security Expert

SAP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Greater London seeks a Security Operations Manager to oversee physical security for employees and assets. Responsibilities include managing operations and budgets, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with law enforcement. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in physical security, an associate degree, and strong leadership skills. This role promises a dynamic work environment focused on personal development and team collaboration.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Great benefits

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in physical security industry or equivalent.
• Management experience including military or law enforcement.
• Ability to pass background verification.

Responsibilities

• Operational responsibility for security operations and budget management.
• Conduct physical building security risk assessments.
• Manage planning, design, bid, and construction of security projects.
• Support SAP Health and Safety programs.
• Maintain relationships with law enforcement.

Skills

Business Acumen

Process Evaluation

Customer Relations

Communication Skills

Project Management

Physical Security Knowledge

Compliance & Audit experience

Education

Associates degree in related field

Job description

We help the world run better

At SAP we keep it simple : you bring your best to us and well bring out the best in you. Were builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce and we need your unique talents to help shape whats next. The work is challenging but it matters. Youll find a place where you can be yourself prioritize your wellbeing and truly belong. Whats in it for you Constant learning skill growth great benefits and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you’ll do

Responsible for ensuring the physical safety and security of SAP employees buildings and assets through the implementation of and compliance with Global Physical Security Standards and Procedures within the UK Ireland and Nordics sub region including;

• Guarding Services Physical Security Countermeasures Personnel Security Crisis Management
• Electronic Security Systems
• Incident response and management Investigations Awareness and enablement
• Security Project Management Security compliance to internal and external standards

Your responsibilities include

• Overall operational responsibility for security operations and relate OPEX and CAPEX spend management
• Conduct physical building security risk assessments surveys and physical penetration testing.
• Execute the planning design bid construction and commissioning activities for multiple concurrent projects and oversee all aspects of physical security related to these projects. Projects include new construction and renovation (driven by Global Real Estate & Facilities) or system replacements and / or additions.
• Partner / support SAP Health and Safety programs and ensure emergency responses are established.
• Report on physical security strategy and metrics (KPIs).
• Maintain close relationship with law enforcement and emergency responders.
• Proactively contribute to developing the team capabilities across the region through initiatives working groups and knowledge sharing.
• Work as directed by manager.

What you bring

• Intermediate Business Acumen : Ability to comprehend and manage financial aspects (develop business cases (cost / benefit)
• Strong Process Evaluation : Provide ongoing evaluation of processes and programs subject to business requirements to ensure compliance with best practices and internal Standards and Procedures while ensuring efficiency rationalization and practicality.
• Strong Customer Relations and Leadership Skills : Ability to manage a diverse range of internal stakeholders including Executives and Senior Management Lines of Business etc.
• Comprehensive Communication Skills : Strong English writing speaking and comprehension skills including comprehension of analytical and technical data.
• Intermediate Project / Program Management : Ability to understand implement and report on project / program planning design bid construction and commissioning of materials and services.
• Strong Physical Security Industry Knowledge : Full understanding of physical security product (manufacturer vs. distributor vs. integrator) and services market.
• Compliance & Audit experience : Subject related audit and compliance experience in an operational security setting that is aligned to or relatable to the operating environment of SAP.

Experience Education and Certifications

• 5 years experience in physical security industry or equivalent including management experience (military law enforcement etc.).
• Associates degree in related field.
• Ability to pass background verification & BPSS (Baseline Personal Security Standard National Security Vetting). .

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database analytics intelligent technologies and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide we are purpose-driven and future-focused with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries people or platforms we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAPs culture of inclusion focus on health and well-being and flexible working models help ensure that everyone regardless of background feels included and can run at their best. At SAP we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and / or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team :

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to your age race religion national origin ethnicity gender (including pregnancy childbirth et al) sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status or disability in compliance with applicable federal state and local legal requirements.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

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Requisition ID : 441826 Work Area : Administration Expected Travel : 0 - 10% Career Status : Professional Employment Type : Regular Full Time Additional Locations : #LI-Hybrid

Key Skills

Client Server,Integration,Marketing and Merchandising,Facilities,Bank Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1