Senior Physical Security Lead – UK & Nordics (Hybrid)

Hitachi Rail Limited; Newton Aycliffe; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme (up to 9%)

Private medical insurance

Group Income protection

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Limited is seeking a Physical Security Manager for the UK & Nordics. You will lead security across UK sites and Nordic locations, performing risk assessments, developing Security Plans and coordinating with stakeholders to protect assets and people.

The role requires extensive travel, strong incident response skills and experience in security governance and supplier management. Hybrid work arrangement offered with UK driving duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in Physical Security, Asset Protection 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 and access control.
• Experience with compliance reviews, audits and security evaluations.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder influence.
• Willingness to travel regularly with a UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical security activities across UK and Nordics assets.
• Conduct threat, vulnerability and risk assessments for sites.
• Develop, maintain and review site Security Plans and controls.
• Deliver security reviews, audits and compliance assessments.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Provide security expertise for bids and tender submissions.
• Drive continuous security improvements across multiple locations.
• Oversee security systems, access control and providers.
• Build relationships with site leaders and partners.
• Share best practices and help develop global security standards.

Skills

Security risk assessments

Security plans development

Audits & compliance

Incident investigation

Stakeholder engagement

Third‑party security management

Security systems & access control

Travel readiness

Strong communication

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Security Management (or equivalent)

Job description

Hitachi Rail Limited is seeking a Physical Security Manager for the UK & Nordics. You will lead security across UK sites and Nordic locations, performing risk assessments, developing Security Plans and coordinating with stakeholders to protect assets and people.

The role requires extensive travel, strong incident response skills and experience in security governance and supplier management. Hybrid work arrangement offered with UK driving duties.