# Corporate Security Manager

**Company**: Valvoline Global Operations
**Location**: London
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Automotive

**Apply**: https://jobs.valvolineglobal.com/job/London-Corporate-Security-Manager-W1T-2RE/1366657400/
**Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_49a72a60-cb9

## Description

## Job Purpose

The Security Manager for EMEA and APAC plays a key regional role in executing Valvoline Global Operations' (VGO) security programs across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

## Job Accountabilities

### Regional Security Operations

- Lead execution of VGO's corporate security programs in EMEA and APAC, ensuring alignment with global standards

- Conduct physical security assessments at regional sites and support implementation of mitigation plans

- Serve as a point of contact for local site teams on day-to-day security matters

### Incident Response & Investigations

- Support incident management, response coordination, and after-action reviews for security events within the regions

- Partner with HR, Legal, and IT to conduct internal investigations when necessary

- Maintain confidential documentation of incidents and resolutions

### Travel Risk & Executive Support

- Monitor regional security threats and assist in travel risk reviews and protocols

- Coordinate with global partners and executive teams to provide security guidance and logistical support during international travel or events

### Risk Management & Compliance

- Evaluate regional risks and contribute to security risk registers and mitigation strategies

- Ensure compliance with internal policies, local regulations, and best practices in physical security and duty of care

### Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Support

- Build strong partnerships with local leadership, regional site teams, and external security vendors

- Collaborate closely with the U.S.-based Security Analyst and global partners to support enterprise-wide initiatives

- Support the implementation of security-related technology and tools across locations in region

## What You Bring to the Role

- Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, International Relations, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)

- 6+ years of experience in corporate or regional security operations, ideally across multiple countries

- Demonstrated knowledge of physical security best practices, incident response, and investigations

- Experience working with international partners and adapting approaches across diverse regulatory and cultural contexts

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

- Ability to work independently and navigate a matrixed, global organization

- Fluent in English; additional languages preferred

- Willingness to travel across the EMEA and APAC regions as needed

## Competencies Desired

- Regional Acumen – Applies local knowledge to effectively execute global security strategies in a variety of regulatory and cultural contexts.

- Autonomy – Operates independently and reliably while managing responsibilities across time zones and geographies.

- Collaboration – Builds strong cross-functional and cross-regional relationships to drive shared outcomes.

- Risk Awareness – Maintains a strong grasp of emerging security risks and proactively manages exposure in a business-minded way.

- Professional Integrity – Exercises sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.

## Working Conditions / Physical Requirements / Travel Requirements

- Based in London with hybrid work flexibility

- Regional travel required (approximately 20–30%)

- Occasional need for after-hours response to regional incidents or developments

- Must be able to conduct physical site visits and assessments as needed

- Standard office environment with typical computer-based work

## Skills

### Required
- Security Management
- Criminal Justice
- International Relations
- Physical Security Best Practices
- Incident Response
- Investigations
- Communication
- Stakeholder Management
- Global Organization

### Nice to have
- Additional languages
- Travel across EMEA and APAC regions