Head of Security - EMEA

Head of Security – EMEA

The Head of Security - EMEA is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of all Westinghouse Global Security programs across all Westinghouse EMEA sites.  Will serve as a single point of contact for local senior leadership, customer representatives, and the liaison between the EMEA business units and Westinghouse Global Security & Real Estate.  As a member of the Global Security & Real Estate organization, this position is responsible for promoting relative company programs in all operations; mentoring and developing personnel; promoting teamwork within the organization and across the company and demonstrating the behaviors that promote a positive work environment. Maintains a safety conscious work environment.  Promotes a nuclear safety culture by modeling and reinforcing the desired behaviors through local governance and oversight on behalf of the Global Security & Real Estate group.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensures that all programmatic standards are defined and maintained to achieve compliance with regulatory directives, company, and local policies.

Development and administration of new and current Westinghouse Global Security policies, procedures, and programs across all Westinghouse EMEA sites in accordance with government and regulatory standards.

Travel regularly and conduct site visits to complete audits and inspections to identify and mitigate any security vulnerabilities or gaps.

Support and ensure effective day-to-day administration of physical security and access control standards and systems.

Coordinating with team members on the design and implementation of physical security installations at company offices and facilities.

Conducts self-assessments and observations to determine the ongoing effectiveness of program processes and to identify areas for improvement.

Interfaces frequently with project, client and functional management and provides required and timely notifications.

Developing and maintaining network and relationships with relevant high-level law enforcement and international counterparts to include in-country security and international security agencies, intelligence and private sector counterparts worldwide.

Promoting and engaging in cross-functional interfaces, support, and program development between security and functions such as travel, Cyber Security, IT, Trade Compliance, Data Privacy and HR etc.

Minimum requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in security or equivalent degree in a related discipline, or combination of equivalent experience and education.

7+ years of security or related experience that includes leadership experience in relevant areas.

Proficient in US English – communication, writing, reading, talking.

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).

Must be able an effective problem solver while maintaining internal and regulatory compliance.

Must be able to make decisions independently based on procedure and regulatory guidelines.

Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills