Embedded Regional Corporate Security Manager

Control Risks is looking to bring on an experienced Corporate Security Manager as a part of an embedded project with a top tier client of ours in the apparel industry. The role is based in London and the consultant would be expected to work from the office on a regular basis. This is a 12-month fixed term contract. Their responsibilities will include the following:

• Lead, advise and strengthen the regional resilience and corporate security function, ensuring that capabilities, competencies and operational standards evolve in line with business needs and the global security strategy.
• Design, review, refine and implement new and existing security and resilience policies, processes and procedures across the region, ensuring alignment with leading practices, global standards and the operational realities of the UK and broader EMEA environment.
• Oversee and provide expert direction across all aspects of security operations and crisis management, ensuring seamless coordination, timely response and consistent application of risk management principles across the UK and EMEA region.
• Monitor and analyse global geopolitical disruptions, acting as a key point of coordination for preparedness and response activities. Provide proactive, forward‑looking assessments and recommendations to the Global Business Resilience Lead.

Technical and Experience Requirements:

• The successful candidate must have a strong understanding of Corporate Security procedures, risk management methodologies, investigation, incident management, business resilience and operational security threat management.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate risk management and security
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and presentation skills are required to support all levels of client leadership with reliable and meaningful information to enable fact-based business decisions.
• Strong leadership experience as well as extensive project management experience.
• The individual must be able to work across teams to identify and address a variety of challenges within global security threat and risk management.
• Experience of the retail sector and familiarity with the commercial operating environment in the UK/EU is desirable.
• Established relationships with external stakeholders, including law enforcement, intelligence providers and industry peers

Professional Competencies:

• Confident, credible leadership with the presence to influence, challenge constructively and guide stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-starter mindset, able to work independently, take initiative and drive work forward with minimal oversight.
• High adaptability and comfort with ambiguity, capable of navigating fast-moving environments, shifting priorities and incomplete information.
• Action-oriented approach, demonstrating pragmatism, speed, decisiveness and a willingness to engage directly in operational challenges.
• Strong judgment and situational awareness, particularly in interpreting evolving geopolitical or operational risks and translating them into practical business impacts.
• Resilience under pressure, maintaining composure, clarity and effectiveness during crises, escalations or periods of rapid change.
• Curiosity and continuous improvement mindset, regularly seeking opportunities to enhance processes, strengthen resilience and identify future risks.

Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.