Security Team Leader

Ipsen; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen in Wrexham seeks a Security Team Leader to oversee daily security operations, lead a team of security officers, and ensure the highest standards of site security, safety, and compliance.

This is a key leadership role coordinating security activities, responding to incidents, supporting emergency preparedness, and fostering a professional, high-performing team dedicated to maintaining a safe environment at our Wrexham site.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or leading a team in a professional environment.
• 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, 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Decision Making

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!

We're looking for a Security Team Leader to oversee daily security operations, lead a team of security officers, and ensure the highest standards of site security, safety, and compliance.

This is a key leadership role where you'll coordinate security activities, respond to incidents, support emergency preparedness, and foster a professional, high-performing team dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment.

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.