Security Project Manager

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.

We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's the exciting bit…a day includes

To manage all 3rd party security supplier contracts and associated budgets inclusive of

Manned Guarding, Intruder Alarms, CCTV, EAS and other ad hoc security services.

To manage all security related projects, including identifying new technology to deliver

shrinkage and risk solutions into the business.

To assist the Security teams in in their roles of protecting company staff, buildings and other

assets, raising shrinkage awareness and driving compliance to minimise loss and risk.

Key Accountabilities:

• Identify new technology to deliver shrinkage and risk reduction.

• Manage the budget for the third-party security suppliers.

• Ensure that all third-party SLA’s are achieved.

• Manage all security related tenders within the agreed timescales and present to the

IC.

• Work closely with the Senior Security Manager and the retail Security Team to

identify current issues and risks while providing solutions through technology and

services.

• Analyse the outputs of the associated incident reporting by identifying emerging

areas of risk, to support the Head of Security in developing solutions to mitigate

future risks.

• Represent the Security department at all relevant meetings.

• Form appropriate working relationships with Regional and Head Office support

functions

• Support the Head Of Security with delivering the Security P&L within budget.

Person Specification:

You would ideally have a proven track record at a similar senior level in your current

organisation or have at least 5 years practical experience in project management and/or

contract negotiations.

Ideally you should be experienced in tender processes and conducting, preparing and

presenting for investment committees.

Have knowledge of current security methodology and practices relating to burglary, asset

tagging, CCTV systems, Intruder Alarms and manned guarding preferred but not essential.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and influencing

skills at a senior level with a good attention to detail.

In addition to this the candidate will need to be self-motivated and a good team player.

As this is role that supports a national team you may be required to stay away occasionally.

A full UK driving licence is essential

Here's what's in it for you

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Wagestream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
• Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support