About Our Organization

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Risk & Compliance, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a division of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

About Global Risk, Security & Resilience

The Global Risk, Security and Resilience team manages the company's operational risks and advises the business on other commercial, strategic or reputational challenges that may arise. With functions covering audits & investigations, business resilience (incident & crisis management, business continuity), digital risk, event security, global operations & insights, health, safety & wellness, high-risk & newsroom safety and workplace security, the department covers a diverse technical portfolio leveraged to ensure risks are reasonably managed, security threats addressed and disruptions limited in support of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]' strategic goals.

About the Role

The Manager, Workplace Safety & Security is based out of our London Office. Excluding travel, this is an in-office position, and the role holder can expect to travel ~20% of the year across AMER, APAC and EMEA regions. You will report to the Director for Workplace Safety & Security. You will work collaboratively with business unit leaders in Global Real Estate, Engineering Technology, Finance, People, IT, as well as external consultants, vendors, and other key stakeholders, to develop and implement innovative security programs that align with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]' core business, brand, and culture objectives. You oversee and manage all security systems and workplace projects on an enterprise-wide basis, including access control, CCTV, visitor management, and alarm systems (both hardware and software), as well as other physical security technologies across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]' domestic and international operations. You will also conduct and support physical security surveys and risk assessments at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offices globally.

You Will

• Perform and coordinate physical security risk assessments of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offices and facilities to identify and recommend the most appropriate and cost effective hardware and/or systems to satisfy workplace safety and security requirements.
• Manage the deployment and implementation of enterprise-wide security systems, supervise and follow-up on installation, proper operation, and final system acceptance prior to activation.
• Support global Workplace Safety and Security strategies, objectives, resourcing, governance, and reporting.
• Effectively manage concurrent priorities, including research, coordination, operational planning, project planning, stakeholder management/communications, logistics, and administrative functions such as weekly/monthly reporting.
• Keep current on new technology and integrations strategy and update existing security hardware and systems as needed.
• Support the security staff in training of security systems, hardware, and technology.
• Work as a liaison between IT, office staff/management and outside vendors.
• Help ensure the safety and security of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] employees, contractors, assets, property and business operations against current and emerging threats, while promoting an innovative, risk-informed approach and driving creative, contemporary solutions.
• Inform strategies and operational goals with usable intelligence, data and industry trends to drive new initiatives, innovations, corrective action and constant improvement.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and accountability of the delivery of workplace safety policies, training, procedures, guidelines, standards, and best practices and evaluate enterprise-wide effectiveness and compliance.
• Support cost and operationally efficient sourcing efforts, vendor services, budgets, timelines, and resourcing plans.
• Lead project teams, develop comprehensive project plans, and contribute to broader, critical risk planning initiatives, as well as support emerging global safety and resilience initiatives.
• Attend professional events and courses to stay abreast of new solutions - especially technologies - that may be relevant to safely delivering our workplace safety and security strategy.
• With the support of the company and leadership, invest in yourself to achieve rewarding professional growth.

You Have

• 5–7 years of proven experience in global safety or security management within complex organizations. This includes at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with excellent interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Solid computer proficiency in Google apps.
• Keen analytical ability and high degree of judgment.
• Relevant corporate security qualifications (ASIS - CPP, PSP, PCI) are preferred.
• Critical thinker.
• Experience with successful vendor management and contract negotiations.
• Passion for solving complex problems and building scalable processes.
• Familiarity with investigative techniques, enabling technology platforms, case management software, and forensic evidence/chain of custody mapping.
• Interest in global events and understanding of how social, political, environmental, economic and conflict dynamics can affect enterprise risk and security.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to brief and influence effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to plan in a clear and structured manner, set objectives and milestones and deliver impactful results.

Preferred Qualities

• Experience applying risk management, security, and training solutions within a media, data or content organization.
• An understanding of the relationship between risk, digital/physical safety and relevant legal matters.
• Bachelor of Science in Security Management, Criminal Justice or Business Administration.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

For reasonable accommodation, email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunity employer.