Security Specialist

Job Introduction

We currently have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Security Specialist to join the business, to provide high quality, security subject matter expertise and support implementation of security programs to enhance business performance across our global business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the attainment and maintenance of all safety and security aspects of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) and other relevant accreditations. Responsibility for full operational management of the security teams at our Strathclyde Business Park and Arête sites.

Main Responsibility

• Develop and lead the delivery of a corporate security framework, which provides operating principles, policies and processes and security risk management, and provide the global business with security advice and best practice advice in respect of this.
• Ownership and maintenance of the AEO safety and security requirements to ensure accreditation and continuance of accreditations.
• Responsible for full operational management of the security teams (internal and contracted at our Strathclyde Business Park and Arête sites.
• To develop, deliver and continually improve security provision in line with our organisational objectives.
• Provide a risk and threat assessment processes across all sites to deliver risk reduction.
• Embed a security culture, by designing and delivering a security awareness programme, conducting security reviews and audits in line with identified risks.
• Ownership of the outsourced manned guarding contract across the business ensuring it is fit for purpose and cost effective.
• Develop positive relationships externally with relevant government, industry bodies and local law enforcement agencies.
• Lead and coordinate investigations as necessary on security incidents and report findings and opportunities for improvement to site and senior management

Our Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience of leading security operations within an FMCG and corporate environment.
• Knowledge of AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) registration and certification relating to safety and security
• Previous demonstrable experience in building and inspiring security teams to perform to their maximum ability.
• Established membership at member level (MSyI) or fellow (FSyI) of the Security Institute.
• Certified Management professional (CSMP level6), Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and/or Physical Security Professional
• Thorough knowledge of the design, implementation and management of integrated physical, technical and procedural security controls and demonstrable experience of creating and implementing Security Policies.
• Previous experience of Security Risk survey and risk mitigation within a Logistics & Supply Chain environment

What we can offer you

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues. 
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.

About William Grant & Sons

A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS

William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.

We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.

At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.

OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY

Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive. If you have any questions or need some support with your application we’d love to hear from you. So please get in touch with our HR team at recruitment.enquiries@wgrant.com.