Area Physical Security Operations Manager, Western Europe

A leading multinational consumer goods firm is seeking an experienced physical security leader to oversee and evolve its regional security operations capability across Western Europe.

This is a fantastic regional role responsible for protecting people, assets, operations, and information across a complex international footprint. The position combines strategic oversight with operational execution and will suit someone who can operate confidently across corporate security, stakeholder engagement, investigations, technology, and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the regional physical security operations programme across multiple sites and countries
• Develop and implement scalable physical security and technology strategies
• Oversee security systems including access control, CCTV, video management platforms, alarm systems, and guarding operations
• Conduct security risk assessments, site vulnerability reviews, and compliance audits
• Manage investigations into security incidents and coordinate with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Lead personnel security initiatives including executive protection, travel security, and support for high-profile events
• Manage third-party security vendors, service contracts, KPIs, and budgets
• Partner closely with senior leadership, HR, facilities, operations, supply chain, and technology teams
• Drive security awareness, training, and operational best practice across the business
• Support wider business resilience and crisis management initiatives

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate is likely to bring:

• Significant experience in corporate physical security and risk management roles
• Strong knowledge of physical security technologies, systems integration, and regional security operations
• Experience managing investigations, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholder relationships
• The ability to influence senior leadership within a matrixed multinational environment
• Strong commercial awareness combined with operational credibility
• Experience operating across multiple countries and cultures
• Excellent communication, planning, and crisis management capabilities

Preferred Background

• Experience within multinational consumer goods, FMCG, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, logistics, or similarly regulated environments
• Professional security certifications such as CPP, CSMP, or equivalent
• Exposure to supply chain security and security transformation programmes
• Familiarity with modern security platforms and video management systems

Additional Information

• UK-based role with regional travel requirements
• Highly visible senior stakeholder environment
• Opportunity to shape and modernise a regional security function within a global organisation

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