Physical Security Manager (Technical)

Vodafone Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Physical Security Manager to oversee the day-to-day security management across various locations. This role involves conducting risk assessments, implementing mitigation measures, and managing third-party security providers. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in physical security operations and strong communication skills. The position offers benefits like a 10% yearly bonus, 28 annual leave days, and private medical options.

Benefits

Yearly bonus: 10%

Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays

Private pension options

Access to private medical and dental

Additional discounts available

Qualifications

• Proven experience in physical security management.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and manage incidents.
• Experience overseeing third-party service providers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily physical security management at Vodafone locations.
• Conduct site risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
• Manage access control and incident response.

Skills

Proven Physical Security operations experience

Risk assessments and incident management abilities

Third-party service provider management

Clear communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Practical problem solving and attention to detail

Experience managing security operations in corporate environments

Familiarity with ISO 27001 physical controls

Job description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

Deliver the day-to-day physical security management across assigned Vodafone locations, ensuring a safe, compliant, and resilient environment. Deliver risk assessments, mitigation measures, third-party service provider oversight, and incident management, enabling a culture of security within the business.

• Conduct site risk assessments; design and oversee implementation of mitigation measures, and co-ordinate with Facilities, Operations, and Network teams to ensure security alignment.
• Oversee management of access control rights for assigned locations. Lead incident response and investigations into threats or breaches.
• Ensure compliance with Vodafone security policies, external regulations, and industry standards.
• Manage third party security providers and contractors against agreed SLAs.
• Monitor security trends and emerging threats relevant to assigned locations and areas and provide regular reporting and insights to senior management.

Who you are

• Proven Physical Security operations experience
• Risk assessments and incident management abilities
• Third-party service provider management
• Clear communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Practical problem solving and attention to detail
• Experience managing security operations in corporate, tech, critical infrastructure, or similar environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 physical controls and relevant local regulations and legislation

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What’s in it for you

• Yearly bonus: 10%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people’s lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.