Regional Security Manager (EMEA)

Fanstatic opportunity for a Regional Security Manager supporting one of Securitas’ multinational technology clients!

The Regional Security Manager (RSM) is responsible for delivering effective and efficient physical security operations and programs that protect critical infrastructure. The RSM must be comfortable working in a highly complex, fast paced, and collaborative culture. Managing a team of Campus Security Managers (CSMs) in geographically separated facilities. The RSM verifies compliance with security procedures and policies, tracks audit readiness, and provides direction to ensure physical security requirements are met or exceeded. Reporting to the Regional Director of Security Operations, the RSM works directly with management, the client and other vendors to ensure accurate and timely delivery of services.

• To be successful you must be flexible regarding availability outside regular working hours.
• Working Monday to Friday, however, the RSM is expected to be contactable regardless of the time of day or night.
• Must have a valid SIA license.
• This role will consist of extensive travel across EMEA (which will include UK, France, Spain and Italy).
• This is a field based role and the successful candidate will ideally be located around the London Area / M4-M5 corridor.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Recruits, hires, and proactively manages Campus Security Managers (CSMs) and supports efforts to do the same.
• Oversees site-level operation of security systems and timely completion of projects and tasks.
• Verifies compliance with security procedures, standards, policies, and best practices.
• Supports regulatory, industry and contractual audits.
• Manages and reviews security reports, works with security personnel to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Provides detailed security management and status reports.
• Communicates issues to management in a timely manner and provides recommendations for resolution.
• Develops, manages and maintains security-related processes, procedures, training and improvement plans.
• Documents and improves work processes to make workflow more efficient and productive.
• Keeps management informed of major accomplishments, issues, and concerns.
• Listens to the customer and seeks to provide highly effective solutions to accomplish the customer’s goals.
• Works with other RSMs and stakeholders to create security models.
• Coordinates with local and country governing bodies/agencies.
• Works with manager and stakeholders to identify new initiatives and contributes to the long-term strategy and goals.
• All assigned duties and tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the responsibilities, in which case they are deemed to be other non-essential functions.
• In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manger, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations of superiors or authorised company representatives.
• The responsibilities listed describe the business purpose of this position. Specific duties or tasks may vary and may be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
• Excellent organisational skills and extremely high attention to detail.
• Effective time management, able to deliver projects on-time and that meet expectations.
• Capable of working under pressure and able to maintain a professional demeanour and approach with internal and external customers.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (Business / Management/ or related field) and/or 5 years of experience in a corporate security, military or law enforcement position.
• 5 years of well documented managerial experience in one or more of the following areas: security operations, service planning, service development or related operational field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company.
• Educational exceptions may be considered based on professional experience.
• Professional certifications preferred (CPP, PSP, etc.)
• Must have a reliable means of communication (ie. mobile phone).
• Must have a reliable means of transportation and complies with Securitas’ Car Allowance Policy.
• Valid UK driving license.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre-employment 5-year history screening process, including drug screen and background checks.

About Company

Securitas Benefits:

• Paid holiday, company pension and life assurance scheme
• Discounted gym membership, wellness advice and support
• Cycle to Work Scheme, car lease and new car purchasing schemes
• Employee discounts and cashback savings across hundreds of your favourite high street brands, online shopping, holidays, and days out
• City & Guilds accredited training program for professional and personal development

Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness are the core values that Securitas is built on to shape a long-term, financially successful enterprise for our customers, employees, and shareholders.

Securitas is an all-inclusive employer, and we encourage individuality within our company. If you want to know more about why Securitas is the world’s leading security group, and our continuing work in the diversity & inclusion space, please visit our website.

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Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Business / Management/ or related field) and/or 5 years of experience in a corporate security, military or law enforcement position.
• 5 years of well documented managerial experience in one or more of the following areas: security operations, service planning, service development or related operational field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company.
• Educational exceptions may be considered based on professional experience.
• Professional certifications preferred (CPP, PSP, etc.)
• Must have a reliable means of communication (ie. mobile phone).
• Must have a reliable means of transportation and complies with Securitas’ Car Allowance Policy.
• Valid UK driving license.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre-employment 5-year history screening process, including drug screen and background checks.