Senior Global EHS Manager

Securitas UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas UK is seeking a Senior Global Manager for its Environmental, Health, and Safety program. This role involves leading EHS initiatives across datacenter operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a strong safety culture. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in EHS management, particularly in global settings, and are prepared for a role that requires significant travel and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 15 years of progressive EHS experience.
• Strong background in EHS program development.
• Experience in datacenter environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead global EHS program across datacenter operations.
• Create and manage systems and policies for safety.
• Mentor staff and manage client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Relevant professional safety certifications

Job description

We are a dynamic, dedicated team that provides management and support for a global guarding services account that spans across 30+ countries. Our client is an industry-leading datacenter organization, and we pride ourselves in delivering best-in-class solutions through our teams made up of Security Operations, Business Operations, Shared Services, Threat and Incident Management, Environmental Health and Safety, and Human Resources. As part of this team, you’ll work alongside a group of professionals that are committed to safety, professionalism and innovation. Our team safeguards the people, property, and information that drive the world's most critical operations. The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) function is essential to this mission—ensuring our global operations prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of all employees while complying with rigorous regulatory and client standards. We support an international workforce and believe in empowering regional autonomy, fostering a culture of safety, and driving continuous improvement in every aspect of security and safety operations.

About the role

As the Sr. Global Manager – EHS, you will lead the global EHS program across Securitas’ datacenter physical security operations. You’ll be responsible for creating and managing systems, policies, training, and cultural initiatives that protect people and reduce risks. This role manages a geographically distributed team of EHS professionals and acts as the primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including client EHS leadership.

This high-impact, highly collaborative position is ideal for a senior leader experienced in global EHS operations, risk prevention, safety culture transformation, and managing large, cross-functional teams.

What you’ll do

As the Sr. Global Manager – EHS, you will lead the strategic development and execution of a global EHS program that supports datacenter physical security operations. You will oversee a distributed team of EHS professionals, ensuring compliance with all internal and external regulations while promoting a strong safety culture. Your work will include creating policies, defining KPIs, conducting risk assessments, managing emergency planning, and driving continuous improvement in safety practices. You'll play a key role in mentoring staff, collaborating with stakeholders, investigating incidents, and managing client relationships to ensure alignment with service expectations and safety performance metrics.

What you need to apply

We’re looking for a seasoned professional with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field, or the equivalent experience, along with relevant professional safety certifications. You will have 15 years of progressive experience leading EHS programs, with a strong background in global safety program development and compliance. If you have experience in a datacenter environment and working with contract security vendors, that will make you an exceptional candidate!

You should have strong leadership of globally distributed teams and strategic program management. You must be comfortable presenting to large audiences of senior leaders and be a skilled communicator. You should have a proven track record of influencing safety culture and integrating EHS initiatives with broader business goals.

This position involves travel (30% of the time), so a passion for travel (and a valid passport) and the flexibility to accommodate domestic and international trips are a must. You’ll also need to be comfortable with the need to work evening or weekend hours when a safety incident or other emergency occurs.

All applicants to this role mut have reliable means of communication, reliable means of transportation (public or private) to get to/from work, the legal right to work in the country where the position is located, and the ability to speak, read and write in English proficiently.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Security and Investigations

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