Europe Global Physical Security Lead - Crisis & Strategy

Uber; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Uber is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to lead security strategy across Western and Southern Europe. You will direct incident responses, manage vendor security teams, and partner with regional leadership to execute high-impact initiatives.

Expect to assess risks, use real-time intelligence, and provide strategic insight to leadership for safe, resilient operations. Travel across the region is required, and engagement with security awareness programs will be key.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven experience in physical security management or crisis response.
• Hands-on experience navigating complex operational landscapes across Western/Southern Europe.
• Forward-thinking, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Expertise in threat assessment, risk mitigation, and deploying adaptive security frameworks.
• Innovative approach to leveraging modern AI and tech tools to maximise operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Proven ability to build trust and influence stakeholders within an international, matrixed environment.
• Agility to thrive in rapidly changing environments and bring clarity to ambiguous situations.
• Ability to scale programs alongside business growth.

Responsibilities

• Champion physical security operations across Western and Southern Europe, providing high-level support to neighboring regions as needed.
• Lead crisis management and incident response actions under guidance from security leadership, delivering swift on the ground support when required.
• Proactively detect, analyse, and mitigate potential security threats against team members, facilities, and regional operations.
• Advise key business leaders on security standard methodologies, threat landscapes, and strategic risk management.
• Drive and execute robust physical security strategies aligned with overarching enterprise goals.
• Cultivate collaborative partnerships with cross-functional leadership and local stakeholders across the region.
• Design and deliver engaging security awareness programs, empowering staff to build a strong culture of safety.

Skills

Security leadership

Crisis response

Threat assessment

Vendor management

Stakeholder influence

Regional security

Problem solving

AI tools usage

Tools

Security protocols

Crisis management

Job description

Uber is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to lead security strategy across Western and Southern Europe. You will direct incident responses, manage vendor security teams, and partner with regional leadership to execute high-impact initiatives.

Expect to assess risks, use real-time intelligence, and provide strategic insight to leadership for safe, resilient operations. Travel across the region is required, and engagement with security awareness programs will be key.