Security Manager

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

Overview

Waters Corporation is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Security Manager – Europe to lead the execution and continuous improvement of physical security programs across the region.

This role serves as a key operational leader, translating global security strategy into effective site-level execution across multiple countries while building strong partnerships with business leaders and supporting the Global Security Program. The ideal candidate is a proactive security professional with a strong background in physical security operations, investigations, and program development within a multi-country environment.

This individual will play a critical role in strengthening the organization’s security posture, enhancing site engagement, and driving a culture of safety and preparedness across Europe.

Responsibilities

Regional Security Leadership & Strategic Oversight

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all physical security and contract guarding operations across the United Kingdom and supporting EMEA initiatives as required.
• Lead and manage a regional security program supporting multiple sites, critical infrastructure, corporate offices, laboratories, manufacturing operations, and business functions within a complex multinational environment.
• Oversee contract security operations, ensuring delivery against agreed service levels, key performance indicators (KPIs), compliance standards, and operational expectations.
• Serve as the primary regional security leader and escalation point for critical incidents, operational disruptions, investigations, and crisis-related matters.
• Partner with Global Security leadership to execute regional security strategies, drive operational consistency, and support enterprise risk management objectives.
• Influence and advise senior business leaders on security risks, operational resilience, workplace safety, and protective security measures.

Security Operations, Crisis Management & Resilience

• Direct day-to-day regional security operations, including incident management, emergency response coordination, investigations, escalation management, and executive reporting.
• Lead crisis management and business continuity initiatives, including emergency preparedness planning, response coordination, after-action reviews, and corrective action implementation.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve security policies, procedures, standards, and operational frameworks aligned with corporate governance and industry best practices.
• Oversee physical security systems and infrastructure, including CCTV, access control systems, intrusion detection, alarm monitoring, visitor management, and perimeter protection programs.
• Ensure regional operational readiness through security audits, tabletop exercises, drills, site assessments, and resilience testing activities.

Risk Management & Site Security Engagement

• Conduct and oversee enterprise security risk assessments, threat evaluations, and vulnerability reviews across UK operations.
• Identify emerging risks and develop strategic mitigation plans that support operational continuity while balancing business needs and employee experience.
• Partner with site leadership, Facilities, HR, IT, Legal, and Health & Safety teams to strengthen site security posture and regulatory compliance.
• Support site expansions, relocations, new facility launches, and capital security improvement projects from planning through execution.
• Provide subject matter expertise on workplace violence prevention, travel risk management, executive support, and protective security design.

Investigations, Governance & Executive Support

• Lead or support sensitive internal investigations involving workplace misconduct, theft, policy violations, security incidents, and other high-risk matters while maintaining confidentiality and appropriate escalation protocols.
• Prepare executive-level reports, security briefings, incident summaries, and risk assessments for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support executive protection coordination, leadership travel security planning, and high-profile corporate events as required.
• Ensure compliance with corporate security standards, UK regulatory requirements, GDPR considerations, and applicable industry best practices.
• Maintain strong working relationships with local law enforcement, emergency services, regulatory bodies, and external security partners.

Vendor, Financial & Program Management

• Provide governance and oversight of regional contract security providers, ensuring consistent service delivery, staffing effectiveness, operational compliance, and performance accountability.
• Lead vendor management activities including contract oversight, onboarding, audits, KPI reviews, staffing strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support management of regional security budgets, forecasting, and cost optimisation initiatives while maintaining operational effectiveness.
• Drive standardisation and scalability across regional security processes, technologies, reporting frameworks, and operational procedures.
• Support procurement activities, security technology evaluations, and strategic security program enhancements.

Leadership, Collaboration & Organizational Influence

• Lead, mentor, and develop regional security personnel and vendor leadership teams through coaching, accountability, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, operational excellence, collaboration, and proactive risk management across the regional security function.
• Deliver regional training initiatives, awareness campaigns, and emergency preparedness exercises to strengthen organizational resilience and security culture.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Facilities, HR, Legal, IT, HSE, Compliance, and business leadership teams to support enterprise objectives and operational priorities.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and serve as a trusted advisor on security, resilience, and operational risk matters.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Solid, progressive experience in corporate security, physical security operations, law enforcement, military, intelligence, or enterprise risk management.
• Demonstrated experience leading regional or multi-site security operations within a multinational or matrixed corporate environment.
• Proven success managing contract guarding providers, vendor governance programs, and performance-based service delivery models.
• Experience overseeing crisis management, investigations, business continuity, emergency preparedness, and enterprise security programs.
• Strong working knowledge of physical security systems, integrated security technologies, and operational risk management principles.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership and managing high-visibility or sensitive organisational matters.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Management, or related field; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Professional security certifications (ASIS CPP, PSP, or equivalent) preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT)is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state,and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status,or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.