Security Operations Manager

Security Operations Manager
Midlands / Central areas, with wider UK Regional Travel (Field Based)
Permanent, full time, field based with wider UK regional travel
£45,000 plus car/car allowance, 25 days rising holiday plus bank holidays, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme
About the Role
You'll have an important part to play as the Security Operations Manager responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of Unipart Group Security standards. As a forward thinking and people focused company you will ensure customer satisfaction and value-add by delivering cost optimised sustainable security solutions and excellent security performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of the Group Security Management Team, reporting to the Head of Security Operations – UK, proactively reducing risk exposure to Unipart, its customers, and employees through the effective implementation of Unipart's security management framework and security standards.
As part of your key responsibilities, you'll:
* Create a safe and secure working environment for our employees and all visitors to our operation by deploying robust security solutions.
* Partner with key internal and external stakeholders to enact safety standards that mitigate organisational vulnerabilities.
* Deliver exceptional service quality and client satisfaction through cost-efficient protective strategies.
* Evaluate threat levels accurately while driving swift remediation and regular progress tracking for any security gaps and deliver corrective action plans when required.
* Develop and maintain in-depth site security profiles to include mapping of site security design and installations.
* To ensure that all outsourced guarding services at the sites within your area of responsibility are effectively delivered in the appropriate professional manner aligned to contract requirements.
About You
We'd love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you'd be able to perform well in this role!
* Proven background in complex, high-pressure security risk management, with demonstrable experience in risk assessments and audits (preferably within logistics, supply chain, transport, or manufacturing).
* Track record of conducting thorough, sensitive security and criminal investigations.
* Proficiency in analysing diverse data sources to identify, analyse, and resolve unexplained inventory losses.
* Resilience and agility when working under pressure within dynamic, fast-evolving operational environments.
* Strong numerical, written, and verbal communication abilities, with confidence delivering presentations to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
* Inspiring leadership qualities marked by high energy, drive, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
* Adept at managing competing priorities and strict deadlines in fast-paced operational settings.
* Proven success in overseeing multi-site operations and delivering key security initiatives.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with acute attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-standard reports.
* Willing to provide out-of-hours emergency security response when critical situations arise.
* Capability to drive security project lifecycles, maintaining physical safeguards that remain effective, proportionate, and cost-efficient.
* Desirable: Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards, including TAPA, AEO, C-TPAT, or CAA Aviation Security.
* Desirable: Recognised professional security accreditations (such as PSP, CPP, CFI, or CSMP) are highly advantageous.
About Unipart
We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers' supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether it's your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you 'you' - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.
You may have experience in the following: Security Manager, Head of Security, Risk Manager, Loss Prevention Manager, Security Operations, Security Risk & Compliance Manager, Corporate Security Manager, Investigations Manager, Physical Security Manager, Supply Chain Security Manager