Job Description
What you'll be doing:
Data Protection (DPO)
* Act as the organisation’s statutory Data Protection Officer, ensuring full GDPR compliance.
* Manage and maintain the GDPR Governance Framework.
* Advise senior leaders on data protection law and its impact on operations.
* Lead data breach investigations and liaise directly with the ICO.
* Drive organisation-wide privacy awareness and oversee training needs.
* Serve as the main contact for regulators and individuals exercising data rights.
Business Continuity
* Oversee and develop the organisation’s Business Continuity Framework.
* Lead BIAs, risk assessments and scenario planning for critical processes.
* Embed and maintain continuity plans across all business units.
* Run testing cycles, desktop exercises and simulations.
* Report on organisational readiness and recommend improvements to the SLT.
Crisis Management & Resilience
* Lead the design and delivery of the Crisis Management Framework.
* Support and coordinate crisis response during real-time incidents.
* Produce post‑incident reviews and drive continuous improvement.
* Ensure alignment with Group crisis and continuity expectations.
Security & Resilience Frameworks
* Oversee organisational security and resilience frameworks across all sites.
* Monitor security controls, assurance activity and compliance levels.
* Coordinate SMEs to ensure effective incident management and resilience controls.
* Produce high‑quality MI, dashboards and thematic insights for governance bodies.
Risk Framework Support
(Supporting the General Counsel)
* Embed operational structures supporting enterprise risk management.
* Lead security risk assessments and insider threat mitigation activities.
* Support competition law compliance through appropriate frameworks and training.
* Feed resilience and incident insights into ERM reporting cycles.
* Support risk owners with workshops, assurance and Group reporting.
Leadership & Governance
* Promote a culture of accountability, preparedness and strong governance.
* Act as a trusted adviser to the HR Director, General Counsel and SLT.
* Lead cross-functional groups across resilience, privacy and security.
* Ensure frameworks and processes are clear, accessible and embedded.
* Produce high-quality reports and updates for senior governance bodies.
Learning & Development
* Lead organisation‑wide training for data protection, continuity, crisis management and security.
* Ensure mandatory and role-specific learning is up to date and impactful.
* Support capability pathways for resilience‑related roles.
* Monitor compliance and report progress to the SLT.
Innovation & Improvement
* Identify opportunities to modernise and strengthen resilience, security and data protection.
* Keep up to date with emerging risks, trends and best practice.
* Lead pilot initiatives to improve frameworks and testing.
* Promote innovation, learning and continuous improvement across teams.
Please Note: This is only a brief overview of the roles responsibilities, not an exact picture. Should you meet the minimum requirements of the role, we encourage you to apply!
Qualifications
What you'll bring:
Essential Experience
* Senior-level Data Protection expertise (including significant DPO or equivalent responsibility)
* Proven delivery of Business Continuity, Incident Management and operational resilience
* Cross-functional experience in security, risk or technical resilience programmes
* Ability to translate regulation into real-world frameworks
Desirable Experience
* Knowledge of security risk methodologies, insider threat controls, ISO 22301
* Experience in regulated or critical environments
* Familiarity with ERM frameworks
Core Behaviours
* Sharp analytical and strategic thinking
* Calm, decisive leadership under pressure
* High personal integrity and judgement
* Excellent communication and influence at senior levels
* Confident operating with independence and authority
Qualifications
* Professional Data Protection certification (CIPP/E, CIPM, BCS etc.)
* Business Continuity / Resilience qualification (CBCI, DBCI, ISO 22301 Implementer/Auditor)
* Demonstrable commitment to CPD
Additional Information
It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!
Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.
At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:
* Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
* People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
* Purpose – We make your world a safer place
What You Can Expect
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.
Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself
We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.
Your Benefits
* STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
* Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
* HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
* Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
* Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
* WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
* Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
* Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
* Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
* Free Mortgage Advice
* Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
* Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas
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