Senior Physical Security Lead, UK & Nordics

Hitachi; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Personal Accident insurance

Group Income protection

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Limited invites applications for a focused Physical Security Manager role covering the UK & Nordics. You will lead security across rail depots, facilities and offices, assessing risks, developing robust Security Plans and ensuring governance compliance.

The role requires extensive travel within the UK and occasional Nordic visits, with significant stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in Physical Security, Asset Protection, Security Management or related role.
• Strong experience conducting threat, vulnerability and risk assessments.
• Experience developing and implementing security plans and mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of physical security systems, access control and security operations.
• Experience undertaking compliance reviews, audits and security evaluations.
• Strong incident investigation and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical security activities across Hitachi Rail assets throughout the UK and Nordics.
• Conduct threat, vulnerability and risk assessments across sites.
• Develop, maintain and review site Security Plans with appropriate controls.
• Deliver security reviews, audits and compliance assessments.
• Investigate physical security incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Support business development and bid teams with security expertise.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing physical and digital security solutions.
• Oversee security systems, access control arrangements and providers.
• Build relationships with site leaders and external partners.
• Share best practice and contribute to global security standards.

Skills

Physical security

Threat assessment

Risk assessment

Security plans

Audits

Incident investigation

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Driving licence

Bid support

Tools

Access control systems

Security technology

Job description

Hitachi Rail Limited invites applications for a focused Physical Security Manager role covering the UK & Nordics. You will lead security across rail depots, facilities and offices, assessing risks, developing robust Security Plans and ensuring governance compliance.

The role requires extensive travel within the UK and occasional Nordic visits, with significant stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.