Strategic Security Leader for UK Multi-Site Operations

Johnson Matthey Plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive retirement savings

Share Incentive Plan

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Critical Illness

Medical plans/health assessments

Wellbeing discounts

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Plc is seeking an Area Security Manager UK to lead security strategy across UK operations and coach site security teams and providers. You will manage physical and technical security programmes, drive risk reduction and collaborate with leadership to implement commercial security solutions.

You’ll investigate security incidents, ensure compliance, and foster relationships with external agencies and regulators to stay ahead of threats.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior security leadership role within a multinational industrial, manufacturing or corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of physical, technical and procedural security controls, including access control, CCTV, alarm and integrated security systems.
• Proven experience managing security service contracts, vendor relationships and outsourced security personnel.
• Ability to assess complex security risks, conduct investigations and implement effective mitigation strategies across multiple sites.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to operate effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• Degree-level qualification in Security Management or related discipline; ASIS CPP, CSMP, ISO Lead Auditor, IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of security strategy across Johnson Matthey’s UK operations, ensuring alignment with regional and global security objectives.
• Providing leadership, coaching and governance to site security teams and contracted security providers across multiple UK locations.
• Managing the performance and effectiveness of physical and technical security programmes, identifying opportunities to reduce risk and improve operational efficiency.
• Partnering with site leadership teams to deliver practical, commercially focused security solutions that protect people, assets and business operations.
• Leading security investigations, assurance activities and compliance reviews, driving the implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Building strong relationships with external agencies, industry partners and regulatory bodies to maintain awareness of emerging threats, risks and security best practices.

Skills

Senior security leadership

Physical security controls

Security service contracts management

Stakeholder management

Security investigations

Security management degree

Industry certifications (advantageous)

Education

Degree in Security Management or related field

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV systems

Alarm systems

Integrated security systems

Job description

Johnson Matthey Plc is seeking an Area Security Manager UK to lead security strategy across UK operations and coach site security teams and providers. You will manage physical and technical security programmes, drive risk reduction and collaborate with leadership to implement commercial security solutions.

You’ll investigate security incidents, ensure compliance, and foster relationships with external agencies and regulators to stay ahead of threats.