Regional Security Lead in Manchester

Corporate: Light & Wonder’s corporate team is comprised of incredible talent that works across the enterprise, defying boundaries to provide essential services in an extraordinary manner to ensure the success of the organization and the well-being of employees.

Position Summary

Light & Wonder are looking for a proactive and self-driven Regional Security Lead to join our team based in our Rubi or Manchester office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and compliant working environment across our L&W facilities within a dynamic, global organisation.

In this role, you’ll support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of critical security systems, while working closely with the Global Security Projects and Systems (GSPS) team to ensure regional compliance with company-wide standards.

You’ll contribute to audits, support investigations, and play an important role in the delivery of global security initiatives under the guidance of the Global EHSS Director.

As this role involves working with international teams, we kindly request that applications are submitted in English to ensure a fair and consistent evaluation process.

• What you’ll do
• Support the Global Security Projects and Systems Manager across security systems, investigations, and processes
• Assist with the installation, operation, and maintenance of CCTV, access control, burglar, and fire alarm systems to ensure operational readiness
• Promote and support compliance with all applicable security and regulatory requirements
• Liaise with external contractors, vendors, and suppliers regarding maintenance and construction-related activities
• Prepare and review reports to ensure investigations are completed thoroughly and effectively
• Support safety and security audits, investigations, and global risk or threat assessments
• Monitor and report any criminal or suspicious activity to the relevant authorities where required
• Assist in training security officers on corporate safety and security procedures
• Monitor life safety systems to ensure all equipment remains fully operational
• Collaborate with the Risk team to support background checks for employees, contractors, and vendors
• Coordinate the issuance of access badges for new starters across the region
• Work closely with global security teams to ensure programme readiness and alignment
• Compile data and key performance indicators to support continuous improvement of security systems
• Support duty of care initiatives for global traveller safety and security
• Assist with tracking and investigation of global deliveries where required
• Provide general support across security projects and activities as directed by management
• What you’ll bring to the role
• Proven experience working with regional or global security systems and programmes
• Fluency in English
• Strong working knowledge of CCTV systems (e. g. Avigilon), access control (e. g. Pro Watch), and alarm systems (e. g. Tyco)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Experience in project coordination or management is beneficial
• Highly organised, dependable, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• A customer-focused approach with the ability to support and train others
• As this role involves working with international teams, we kindly request that applications are submitted in English to ensure a fair and consistent evaluation process.
• Please note, we are unable to sponsor visas at this time. If you require visa sponsorship now or in the future we will not be able to progress with your application.

Qualifications

• Security Regulation training would be advantageous
• How you’ll grow
• Gain exposure to global security operations within a highly regulated industry
• Develop your expertise across a wide range of security systems, tools, and technologies
• Build experience in audits, investigations, and risk management practices
• Play an active role in shaping and improving security programmes and processes

What can we offer you?

• Annual performance bonus
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• Company paid medical insurance
• 1 paid day off for charitable work
• 1 paid day off for your birthday or personal celebration
• Half Day for Health (dedicated time for your wellbeing)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Study Support
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Light & Wonder are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all walks of life regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

If you are invited to an interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company.

Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players.

We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage.

At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games.

The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices.

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