Hiring Organization: McLaren Bahrain
Job Location: England, United Kingdom
What to Expect
We are recruiting for a Head of Security to join our fantastic Services function. As the Head of Security, you will be responsible for developing and executing the security strategy for the McLaren Technology Centre, its employees, facilities, and special events venues and other office and development facilities.
You will also provide leadership, oversight, and expertise in matters related to the protection of the site, staff, and facilities, intellectual and property loss mitigation, aviation logistics compliance, and assistance in mitigating reputational risks to the brand.
What You'll Do
Developing and implementing a security strategy that encompasses physical security systems, access control, and CCTV for the McLaren Technology Centre and surrounding sites and assets
Developing a corporate security protective intelligence capability to anticipate, identify, and mitigate threats/risks to McLaren’s travellers, employees, physical assets, reputation, supply chain risks, and business operations
Leading the organisation’s preparedness for events that could disrupt business operations, including targeted attacks, natural events, and criminal activity
Assisting compliance and legal functions to ensure the company is compliant with local, national, and global regulations, especially in privacy, health and safety, and crisis management oversight
Continually conducting research on and executing security management solutions to maintain safety, provide a competitive advantage, and advise on emerging security technologies
Leading and inputting into the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of all security and access control systems to ensure the safety and security of all company assets and personnel
Collaborating with site managers to ensure consistent security practices and compliance with local regulations
Conducting regular security audits and risk assessments to identify potential threats and implement corrective actions
Managing a regional travel security program, including risk-assessing travel itineraries, delivering pre-deployment briefings, monitoring travellers, and providing on-call assistance as required
Designing and implementing risk-based protection measures for senior personnel traveling within the region, including high-risk events and meetings
Overseeing the company's global emergency response and crisis management communication, ensuring seamless process implementation and appropriate responses to crises
Driving and delivering safety and security advice at national and international events, coaching senior leadership and managers to own their security culture proportional to the risks
Developing and leading company-wide security initiatives, fostering a security culture by educating senior leadership, managers, and employees, and raising awareness across the business teams and site
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree in Security Management, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred – or relevant experience
Proven experience in a senior security leadership role, preferably in a multinational organisation
Extensive knowledge of physical security systems
Strong understanding of global security regulations and best practices
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CPP are highly desirable
Passion for security, with excellent presentation, writing, communication, and consensus-building skills
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications and an aptitude for employing security technologies
Team player with an agile mindset, industry influencer, and security evangelist.
Willingness to operate in and out of routine working hours in response to regional incidents affecting McLaren
Ability to lead and influence in a global matrix organisation
Maintains confidentiality with the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and respectful leadership style
What We'll Do for You
We Offer a Wide – Ranging Benefits Package, Which Includes
Structured career development framework
25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
Enhanced company pension scheme
Discretionary annual bonus award
Private medical insurance and health cash plan
Life assurance 4x your basic salary
Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
Generous parental leave policies including market leading maternity leave
A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
Friends and family day
Opportunities to experience our fantastic cars
Qualifying criteria applies
Who Are We?
No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.
It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.
McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.
What to Expect
We are recruiting for a Head of Security to join our fantastic Services function. As the Head of Security, you will be responsible for developing and executing the security strategy for the McLaren Technology Centre, its employees, facilities, and special events venues and other office and development facilities.
You will also provide leadership, oversight, and expertise in matters related to the protection of the site, staff, and facilities, intellectual and property loss mitigation, aviation logistics compliance, and assistance in mitigating reputational risks to the brand.
What You'll Do
Developing and implementing a security strategy that encompasses physical security systems, access control, and CCTV for the McLaren Technology Centre and surrounding sites and assets
Developing a corporate security protective intelligence capability to anticipate, identify, and mitigate threats/risks to McLaren’s travellers, employees, physical assets, reputation, supply chain risks, and business operations
Leading the organisation’s preparedness for events that could disrupt business operations, including targeted attacks, natural events, and criminal activity
Assisting compliance and legal functions to ensure the company is compliant with local, national, and global regulations, especially in privacy, health and safety, and crisis management oversight
Continually conducting research on and executing security management solutions to maintain safety, provide a competitive advantage, and advise on emerging security technologies
Leading and inputting into the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of all security and access control systems to ensure the safety and security of all company assets and personnel
Collaborating with site managers to ensure consistent security practices and compliance with local regulations
Conducting regular security audits and risk assessments to identify potential threats and implement corrective actions
Managing a regional travel security program, including risk-assessing travel itineraries, delivering pre-deployment briefings, monitoring travellers, and providing on-call assistance as required
Designing and implementing risk-based protection measures for senior personnel traveling within the region, including high-risk events and meetings
Overseeing the company's global emergency response and crisis management communication, ensuring seamless process implementation and appropriate responses to crises
Driving and delivering safety and security advice at national and international events, coaching senior leadership and managers to own their security culture proportional to the risks
Developing and leading company-wide security initiatives, fostering a security culture by educating senior leadership, managers, and employees, and raising awareness across the business teams and site
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree in Security Management, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred – or relevant experience
Proven experience in a senior security leadership role, preferably in a multinational organisation
Extensive knowledge of physical security systems
Strong understanding of global security regulations and best practices
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CPP are highly desirable
Passion for security, with excellent presentation, writing, communication, and consensus-building skills
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications and an aptitude for employing security technologies
Team player with an agile mindset, industry influencer, and security evangelist.
Willingness to operate in and out of routine working hours in response to regional incidents affecting McLaren
Ability to lead and influence in a global matrix organisation
Maintains confidentiality with the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and respectful leadership style
What We'll Do for You
We Offer a Wide – Ranging Benefits Package, Which Includes
Structured career development framework
25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
Enhanced company pension scheme
Discretionary annual bonus award
Private medical insurance and health cash plan
Life assurance 4x your basic salary
Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
Generous parental leave policies including market leading maternity leave
A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
Friends and family day
Opportunities to experience our fantastic cars
Qualifying criteria applies
Who Are We?
No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.
It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.
McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.