EMEA Security Operations Director

Key Areas of Responsibility: Strategic Security Leadership - design and execute regional security strategies aligned with global standards. Partner with leadership to embed security risk mitigation into business strategies and operations. Development of governance frameworks, policies, and standards. Identify, assess and mitigate evolving security and resilience risks and lead Critical Incident Management efforts Manage complex cases and investigations and audits, involving board-reportable matters. Identify and mitigate evolving security and resilience risks, leading critical incident management and response efforts. Build strong relationships with internal teams, including up to Board Level and external partners (e.g., law enforcement, government agencies and security professional associations). Promote security awareness through training and communication. Manage vendor relationships and optimise service delivery; monitoring and reporting on security metrics and performance indicators. Manage an outsourced Global Security Operations Centre. Previous Experience: Required: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Essential experience in a senior management role in corporate security with a background in law enforcement, military, and risk management. Experience in multinational environments and cross-functional collaboration. Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional European foreign language skills preferred. Ability to travel up to 25-30% regionally and internationally. ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP). Preferred: Experience conducting Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention training and investigations. Familiarity with physical security systems and technologies. Professional relationships with law enforcement and government agencies. Core Competencies: Strategic thinking and decision-making under ambiguity. Strong communication and presentation skills. Relationship building and influencing across cultures and levels. Discretion, integrity, and sound judgment. Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience. Data-driven problem solving and critical thinking. Project and vendor management expertise. Continuous learning and professional development mindset. Benefits: Competitive Salary Discretionary bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Car allowance Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection Private medical insurance Salary sacrifice electric car scheme Employee Assistance Programme Employee Discounts Cycle to work scheme Location : London, UK To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria. We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation,manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us! About the Position The EMEA Security Operations Manager (ESOM) is responsible for leading and executing Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) programs across Europe and Emerging Markets. This is a new role, which ensures the integration of security strategies into business operations, proactively identifies and mitigates risks, and supports incident response and investigations. The ESOM collaborates with global and regional stakeholders to maintain a secure and resilient business environment.We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 60,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation,manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!