Security Manager - Europe

DP World; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a Security Manager for Europe to lead operational security across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics. The role involves managing risks, enhancing security processes, and leading teams to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in security management and will be a strong communicator capable of overseeing multiple sites.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years security management experience.
• Ability to achieve Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC).
• Background in military, law enforcement, or intelligence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational Security activities across multiple sites.
• Support implementation of regional Security strategy.
• Conduct inspections and audits to maintain security standards.

Skills

Project delivery

Security standards improvement

Excellent communication

Technical Security understanding

Education

Security management qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Intelligence databases

Job description

DP World are currently recruiting for a Security Manager - Europe (North Cluster) to support management of operational Security activities within the Region (UK/IRL/Nordics) and lead on improvement of security processes including the establishment of effective intelligence management. You will oversee operations throughout the UK/IRL and Nordics and be required to travel extensively so flexibility in this area is key. This is a leadership role, focusing on the improvement and enhancement of our security provision for sites in various locations so expertise in delivery of such security projects would be required.

About the role:

• Leadoperational Security activities and enhancements across a multisite portfolio to ensure effective control of risk, compliance, stakeholder alignment and successful delivery within the cluster including UK/Ireland and Nordics
• Support implementation of the regions Security strategy and achievement of company resilience.
• Identify and manage operational Security risks escalating to Senior Manager, EUR Security Operations Director and EUR Security & Operational Risk Senior Director, as required.
• Support definition, implementation and maintenance of regional operational Security controls.
• Act as a point of escalation and guidance for operational security matters especially for BUs.
• Provide reports, metrics and insights to help decision making and effective risk management.
• Collaborate with Group functions especially Security, Fraud and Insurance and Security Technical Specialists for operational change control
• Conduct operational checks including inspections and audits that hold Operational Management, Site Management and vendors accountable for maintaining Security expectations and complying with controls
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, third parties and other key external stakeholdersthrough active engagement, to benefit from intelligence and lessons learned.
• Support procurement processes and provide SME advice for security related projects.
• Maintain awareness of technologies and industry best practices to support effective operational Security.
• Support colleague enhancement programmes to develop, coach and mentor site and BU security teams and management on operational Security and control of risk.
• Support operational teams on matters relating to operational Security including 3rd party management, as well as management of security incidents e.g. creating alerts and notifications, and linking enforcement, DPW Operations and insurance, plus vendors.
• Oversee and/or conduct incident investigations for significant losses and act as SME for investigations done by others.
• Support operations with local incident response through provision of advice, escalating as required.
• Full line management responsibility of direct reports (4) including but not limited to: recruitment, effective performance and talent management extending to development programmes to multi-skill the team.
• Support the EUR Security and Operational Risk Senior Director and EUR Security Operations Director in the overall Security management of the Europe Region.
• Conduct crime reduction surveys and identify recommendations for designing out crime.
• Complete guard force performance analysis to ensure effective risk control. Develop guard force scope of work for tender processes and collaborate with procurement during guard force replacements.
• Partner with the Senior Manager, Director and Senior Director of operational security in defining and reviewing the progress of the 5 year strategy.
• Harvest intelligence and produce intelligence reports.

Your Key Skills:

• TAPA
• ISO & ISPS (PFSO) - preferred
• Vetting - able to achieve a standard of CTC (Counter Terrorism Clearance) or other relevant check
• At least 5 years Security management/leadership of Security teams in multisite businesses (Logistics/FMCG etc)
• Strong project delivery background in implementing or improving new security standards/processes
• Preferred military, law enforcement or intelligence experience
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels internally and externally.
• Experience with planning and leading audits and risk assessments, investigations, assignment/site instructions, standard operating procedures and customer standards.
• Strong technical Security understanding
• Experience with Intelligence databases and intelligence harvesting.
• Knowledge of crime reduction/designing out crime techniques.
• Excellent planning skills to ensure effective transfer of new projects into BAU team support

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

To Change What's Possible For Everyone

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves.So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.

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