Manager, Workplace Safety and Security

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 Dow Jones' 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 Dow Jones' domestic and international operations. You will also conduct and support physical security surveys and risk assessments at Dow Jones offices globally. You Will Perform and coordinate physical security risk assessments of Dow Jones 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 Dow Jones employees, contractors, assets, property and business operations against current and emerging threats, while promoting an innovative, risk-informed approach and driving creative, contemporary solutions. Ensure broad customer, partner and other stakeholder engagement with goals, reporting and practical efforts to align security and safety risk management with business objectives. 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 h