UK Area Security Manager: Lead multi-site protection

Johnson Matthey Plc; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Plc seeks an Area Security Manager UK to drive security strategy across its UK operations, ensuring alignment with global objectives. You will lead site security teams and manage contracts with providers while delivering cost-effective, protective solutions for people and assets.

The role requires senior security leadership experience, knowledge of security controls, and strong stakeholder management to operate across multiple UK sites in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Senior-level security leadership experience in a multinational industrial, manufacturing, or corporate environment.
• Knowledge of physical, technical and procedural security controls (access, CCTV, alarms, integrated systems).
• Experience managing security service contracts and outsourced personnel.
• Ability to assess complex security risks, conduct investigations and mitigate risks across sites.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication across all levels.
• Relevant qualifications such as ASIS CPP, CSMP, ISO Lead Auditor, IOSH or NEBOSH are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead security strategy delivery across Johnson Matthey UK operations, aligning with global security objectives.
• Provide leadership, coaching and governance to site security teams and contracted providers across multiple UK locations.
• Manage performance and effectiveness of physical and technical security programmes; identify risk reduction opportunities.
• Partner with site leadership to deliver practical, commercially-focused security solutions protecting people, assets and operations.
• Lead security investigations, assurance activities and compliance reviews; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with external agencies, industry partners and regulatory bodies to monitor threats and best practices.

Skills

Senior security leadership

Security controls

Vendor management

Security risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Security qualifications

Education

Degree in Security Management or related

Job description

Johnson Matthey Plc seeks an Area Security Manager UK to drive security strategy across its UK operations, ensuring alignment with global objectives. You will lead site security teams and manage contracts with providers while delivering cost-effective, protective solutions for people and assets.

The role requires senior security leadership experience, knowledge of security controls, and strong stakeholder management to operate across multiple UK sites in a hybrid work environment.