Security Team Leader

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd in Wrexham is hiring a Security Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day security operations on site, coach the team, and ensure compliance with site requirements. You will manage rosters, coordinate incident response, and support investigations, training and crisis management while promoting a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes disciplined leadership, clear communication, and a proactive approach to safeguarding employees, visitors, and

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or leading a team in a professional environment.
• Experience in security or a disciplined operational setting would be advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Qualified First Aider experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the Security Team, providing day-to-day supervision and performance management.
• Oversee security operations across the site, ensuring compliant procedures.
• Manage security staffing and rosters to ensure coverage and effectiveness.
• Respond to and coordinate management of security incidents, emergencies, accidents, and suspicious activities.
• Control and monitor site access for employees, visitors and contractors.
• Support security investigations, training initiatives, crisis management and continuous improvement of security processes.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Title: Security Team Leader

Company: Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

About Ipsen: Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation. Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society! For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description: At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be winner of Pharma Company of the Year 2025, Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the Security Team, providing day-to-day supervision, coaching, performance management, and support.
• Oversee security operations across the site, ensuring effective implementation of security procedures and compliance with site requirements.
• Manage security staffing and rosters to ensure appropriate coverage and operational effectiveness at all times.
• Respond to and coordinate the management of security incidents, emergencies, accidents, and suspicious activities.
• Control and monitor site access for employees, visitors, and contractors, ensuring only authorised personnel enter restricted areas.
• Support security investigations, training initiatives, crisis management activities, and continuous improvement of security processes.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Experience gained within the military, site security, emergency services, or a similar disciplined operational environment would be highly advantageous.
• Proven experience supervising or leading a team in a professional environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Qualified First Aider experience would be advantageous.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities.

When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve.

If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.

At Ipsen, each employee makes a real impact. Our teams are passionate about what they do because they care about making a difference in patients’ lives. We invest in our employees to support life-changing projects that create positive impact for patients and society.