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Job ID: 4127

Alternate Locations: United Kingdom-England-Manchester; Belgium-East Flanders-Ghent; Belgium-Flanders-Antwerp; Germany-Hamburg-Hamburg; Germany-Hesse-Frankfurt; Italy-Lombardy-Milan; United Kingdom-England-Birmingham; United Kingdom-England-London

Senior Manager, Corporate Security (EMEA & APAC)

Location: home-based, UK or Germany, Belgium, Italy

Reports to: Senior Director of Global Security

Contract type: Permanent

As a Senior Manager, Corporate Security, you will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of corporate security operations across the EMEA and APAC regions. You will ensure the protection of personnel, assets, and operations through strategic oversight of security systems, incident response, business continuity planning, investigations, travel security, executive protection, security training, and supply chain security. You will be part of a Global Security Team of four.

We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to online training courses.

• Security Systems Management: Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of access control and CCTV systems across regional sites; collaborate with IT and facilities teams to ensure system integration, cybersecurity compliance, and operational efficiency; and manage vendor relationships and service contracts for security technology.
• Incident Management: Lead the regional response to security incidents, ensuring timely investigation, documentation, and resolution; develop and maintain incident reporting protocols and escalation procedures; and coordinate with local authorities and internal stakeholders during critical events.
• Business Continuity: Develop and implement business continuity and crisis management plans tailored to regional risks; conduct regular risk assessments and scenario-based exercises; and ensure alignment with global continuity strategies and compliance with local regulations.
• Investigations: Conduct and oversee internal investigations related to theft, fraud, misconduct, and other security-related matters; maintain confidentiality and integrity throughout investigative processes; and liaise with legal, HR, and compliance teams as needed.
• Travel Security: Monitor global and regional travel risks and provide guidance to traveling employees; implement travel security protocols and emergency support systems; and coordinate with travel management and third-party providers for secure travel arrangements.
• Executive Protection: Plan and execute executive protection strategies for senior leadership during travel and high-risk engagements; conduct threat assessments and site advance planning; and manage third-party executive protection resources while ensuring adherence to company standards.
• Security Training: Develop and deliver security awareness and emergency response training programs; tailor training to regional cultural and operational contexts; and promote a proactive security culture across all levels of the organization.
• Supply Chain Security: Assess and mitigate risks across the regional supply chain, including logistics hubs and vendor operations; collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure secure practices; and implement monitoring and audit mechanisms for high-risk supply routes.

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, or a relevant field
• Demonstrated progressive experience in corporate security and/or government or public sector security roles, preferably within multinational environments.
• Proven management experience, including overseeing employees, budgets, and projects.
• Strong knowledge of security technologies, incident management, and international risk landscapes.
• Fluent in English and another European language (French or German preferred)
• Willing to travel internationally 30% of the time, including trips on short notice.

Your advantage:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable using AI-driven tools
• Industry certifications in security, investigations, and/or business continuity (e.g., CPP, PSP, CFE, BCM, CBCP, ISO 22301).

Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.

Join us and benefit from:

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning - 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
• Corporate Citizenship Philosophies - environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
• Bravo - our global recognition programme where teammates can recognise each other and exceptional work is rewarded
• Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
• Employee Referral Program - an opportunity to get a bonus
• Global Employee Assistance Program - confidential support for you and your family, complementing our commitment to your well-being at work and beyond
• Give@Newell - paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster an inclusive culture
• Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership

Are you interested?

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Date Posted: Sep 16, 2025