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Job Description
Location: London, UK
Reporting Line: Reports directly to Director, Security
Scope: EMEA Region
The Senior Regional Security Manager (EMEA) is responsible for the operational delivery, consistency, and effectiveness of the security program across EMEA, covering corporate offices, R&D laboratories, and manufacturing facilities.
This is a hands- on , operational role focused on execution, assurance, and risk reduction. The role ensures that global security strategy, standards, and policies set by the Director are implemented consistently across the region and adapted pragmatically to local risk and regulatory requirements.
The Regional Security Manager acts as the primary operational lead and escalation point for EMEA, managing day- to- day security operations, vendors, incidents, and regional risks, while escalating strategic, financial, and high impact decisions to the Director.
Regional Security Operations (Primary Focus)
Ensure site level security controls are implemented, maintained , and functioning (physical security, procedures, response)
Risk Assessments & Mitigation
Vendor & Contract Management
Oversee regional security vendors, including guarding, monitoring, response, and specialist services
GSOC & Incident Management
Crisis & Business Continuity Support
Lead or coordinate security response to:
Stakeholder & Site Engagement
Work closely with Facilities, EHS, HR, Legal, IT, and Site Leadership at an operational level
Decision Rights & Accountability (Clear Scope)
The Regional Security Manager has authority to:
The Regional Security Manager does not have authority to (and must escalate):
“So What?” – Why This Role Is Critical
This role provides clear operational delivery of security across EMEA. It ensures that risks are identified early, incidents are managed effectively, and sites receive consistent, reliable security support—without over reliance on escalation for day to day decisions. In short, this role closes the gap between global intent and local execution—and without it, security delivery becomes fragmented, reactive, and overly reliant on senior escalation.
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