Job Description:
About the Role
We’re looking for a high-impact Zone Security Manager to drive the security strategy across the UK & Ireland. This is a visible, business-critical role focused on safeguarding our people, protecting our sites, and ensuring resilience through effective crisis management.
Working closely with country leaders and site directors, you will play a key role in enabling business success through robust, forward-thinking security practices.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead Security Strategy
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Implement and continuously improve security policies and programmes across the UKI zone
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Identify risks and deliver effective risk mitigation strategies
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Partner with stakeholders to embed security best practices into operations
Manage Security Operations
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Oversee contracted security providers and on-site teams
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Drive performance, training and continuous improvement
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Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all sites
Drive Insight & Assurance
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Conduct regular security audits and performance reviews
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Deliver data-driven insights and reporting to senior leadership
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Highlight emerging risks and business impacts
Lead Crisis & Incident Management
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Build and lead the UKI crisis management capability
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Investigate incidents and implement preventative actions
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Ensure readiness for emergencies and business continuity scenarios
Collaborate Regionally
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Engage with the wider European security network
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Contribute to regional initiatives and share best practices
(External) English Qualifications:
What will make you successful:
We’re looking for a strong, credible leader with:
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Proven experience in security or facilities security management
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Strong knowledge of security systems, surveillance, and emergency response
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Experience developing and implementing security policies and frameworks
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Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
What's in it for you:
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A strategic leadership role with real business impact
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Opportunity to shape and influence security across the region
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Exposure to innovative technologies and best practices
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A collaborative, forward-thinking environment focused on continuous improvement
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re passionate about protecting people, driving resilience, and leading security at scale, we’d love to hear from you!
Bring your security expertise to a team that's ready to support your success — apply today!
Local Benefits (English):
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this UK based position, the expected pay range is GBP 80,000 - GBP 90,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United Kingdom. Our pay ranges are determined by the local market.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
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