Security Governance and Assurance Manager

Security Governance and Assurance Manager
Location: Global (Flexible to any country with a core JM site)

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Security Governance and Assurance Manager, you'll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history and innovation. You'll help tackle the world's biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern society and enhancing lives - as we continue to apply, refine and recycle metals that matter, for a healthier and more resilient future.

The role:

As a Security Governance and Assurance Manager, you will help drive our goals by:

• Owning and continually improving JM's Global Security Policy, Standards and site risk classification in line with the organisation's risk appetite.
• Designing, maintaining and delivering a fit-for-purpose Level 2 security assurance programme across JM and relevant third-party sites.
• Partnering with Group Security operations and business units to plan and conduct on-site security assurance audits and assessments.
• Coordinating with Group Assurance and Risk teams to support the development, delivery and follow-up of Level 3 security audits.
• Tracking, reporting and driving closure of actions arising from security assurance activity.
• Supporting global security programmes, including penetration testing, data governance, continuous improvement initiatives and training.

What makes this role stand out?

• Lead a global standards transformation project over the next 12 months - focused on simplifying and strengthening our security framework
• Work cross-sector and cross-region, engaging with site leaders and operational teams around the world
• Deliver a defined roadmap of improvements, with real visibility and impact
• Combine strategic influence with hands-on assurance activity - from policy to audit and execution

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Recognised qualification in Security, Business Management or a related discipline, supported by relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience identifying security risks, conducting security assurance or audit activity, and recommending pragmatic mitigation actions.
• Strong knowledge of physical, technical and procedural security controls and their effective implementation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across geographically dispersed locations, with strong organisational skills.
• Experience working with security-related data, reporting and analysis to support informed decision-making.
• Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders across corporate and operational functions in a global environment.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we'd love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We offer country-specific benefits to support our employees' wellbeing, in addition to global benefits such as:

• Competitive Annual Incentive Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (Assist)
• Paid Volunteering opportunities
• Employee recognition programme
• Wellbeing programs and campaigns

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

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Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for 2 weeks, however we reserve the right to take down the advert should sufficient applications be reached. Therefore early application is advised.

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