Head of Global Security Operations

2 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED Full time

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED is seeking a seasoned professional to assume the role of Head of Global Security Operations, a key position within our organization. As part of our dedicated security leadership team, you will oversee and ensure global alignment and quality across our three regions - Americas, Europe, and Asia, Middle East & Africa (AMEA).

This high-profile opportunity offers a competitive salary range of £120,000 - £180,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits.

Job Description

As the Head of Global Security Operations, your primary responsibility will be to set and drive security strategy globally, leveraging your extensive experience in managing security operations within a global setting. Key responsibilities include:

  • Horizon scanning and risk management in relation to security issues
  • Drafting, reviewing, maintaining, and overseeing global security regulations, policies, and processes
  • Overseeing and ensuring global alignment and quality across the five global security programs: physical security, project security, travel & event security, critical national infrastructure security, and security analytics
  • Managing security tools and data across multiple locations
  • Automating security processes and activities through digitalization
  • Setting, overseeing, and reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Controlling the global security budget, including forecasting and budget setting
  • Overseeing and managing reporting on security issues for senior management
  • Managing internal and external security-related communications and audits

We are looking for an exceptional candidate with a Bachelor's degree in Security, Risk Management, International Relations, or a closely related field. Your extensive experience in managing security operations in a global setting, government (military, police, or intelligence services), international organizations, or international companies will serve as a solid foundation for this role. Additionally, specialization in physical security, project security, travel & event security, critical national infrastructure security, and/or security analytics is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading transformational projects, possess knowledge of security tools and data sources, and be willing to travel up to 20% of the time.



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