Assistant Manager Global Security

JOB TITLE: Assistant Manager Global Security - Workplace Services

LOCATION: UniOps Bangalore

ABOUT UNILEVER:

Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we ll work to help you become a better you.

ABOUT UNIOPS:

Unilever Operations (UniOps) is part of Unilever s run and power organisation, responsible for serving our markets and divisions with future-fit business operations to power purpose-led growth. UniOps aim is to globally connect our business operations to enable the delivery of scaled benefit from process excellence, digital enablement, strategic sourcing partnerships and future-fit capabilities. UniOps will achieve this through its three-pillar model of Platforms, Experiences and Market Operations. Market Operations is UniOps in-market organisation which will manage day-to-day operations, enable the deployment of Experience solutions and ensure market centricity from design to deployment.

A key component of our Workplace Experience and Operation (or Workplace Services) Organisation is to deliver the best-in-class experiences to our employees. For our organisation, People Experience is the sum of everything we touch, every day. From pre-hire to retire, we want to create a positive, holistic People Experience for all Unilever people. We can maximise all the interactions an individual has with Unilever over the long-term to create a deep sense of belonging and co-create high performance and stronger business growth.

The Workplace & Travel Services organization, delivers the Real Estate, Facilities Management, Building Projects, Travel and Agile services for Unilever, managing a portfolio in excess of 10 million Square Meters of Space. Working with around 850+ employees and 5000+ supplier resources. Keeping our people safe and secure remains at the heart of our operations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career in safety and security. As an existing role, there is enormous potential to drive best practice and leading-edge integration of safety and security into Unilever business operations, fit to win in the connected external environment.

The Global Security specialist for Workplace Experience and Operations role involves developing, implementing, and overseeing security programs and implementation of the safety agenda within Unilever s global workplace facilities, passenger fleet & travel service lines to ensure compliance with the global safety and security standards.

This role is part of the Global Centre of Expertise for the Workplace Organisation

Design & Technology:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive security strategy and collaborate on the safety agenda aligned with Unilever s objectives.

• Create a detailed roadmap for safety and security initiatives, including transformation projects.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with stakeholders from various departments to ensure an integrated approach to safety and security.

• Communicate program objectives and progress to senior leadership.

Technology Integration:

• Evaluate and recommend advanced safety and security technologies.

• Oversee the integration of these technologies with existing systems.

• Support the digital agenda by contributing to the deployment of WPS technical solutions to meet Safety and Security goals.

• Stay updated on advancements in security technology and recommend their integration where appropriate.

• Implement innovative solutions to enhance facility security and occupant safety.

Change Management:

• Lead change management efforts for new safety and security protocols.

• Provide training and awareness programs.

• Facilitate new ways of working to drive the safety and security agenda in a connected digital external environment.

Vendor Management:

• Manage relationships with key safety and security suppliers.

• Actively manage our key Security supplier performance by data collection, data analysis tool creation, and frequent communication with our key stakeholders.

• Work closely with supplier partners to ensure program alignment.

• Liaise with security vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure alignment with security standards.

• Manage contracts, service level agreements, and performance evaluations.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Develop and manage the budget for safety and security initiatives.

• Allocate resources effectively.

Operational Safety and Security:

• Assist the Workplace Global Sustainability, Safety & Security Lead to deliver the ambitious WPS Safety and Security Workplan.

• Coordinate several improvement projects alongside day-to-day operational support to the business.

• Update UniOps global standards and policies to meet Safety and Security requirements (Travel, Events, and Fleet).

• Offer project management and administration support to the Workplace Global Sustainability, Safety & Security Lead to ensure clarity in project objectives and delivery.

• Focus on office safety & security performance, infrastructure, service delivery, technology, and innovation.

Capability Building:

• Help embed a safe & security culture throughout WPS, 800+ FTEs & 6000+ contractors globally across all offices, R&D, and supply chain facilities.

• Provide Safety & Security support, advice, and expertise to the WPS operational teams in Unilever across the global regions in accordance with company procedures and agreed objectives.

• Ensure consistent understanding and deployment of global Safety & Security framework and standards.

• Communicate safety & security updates, policies, and procedures to employees and stakeholders.

• Champion safe and secure behaviour, contributing to reducing incidents and supporting the delivery of the Growth Action Plan (GAP). Participate in pilot studies/projects to ensure integration of safety and security requirements.

• Prepare and coordinate the learning and capabilities topics on safety and security with the workplace community (e. g. Community of Practice sessions)

Collaboration:

• Support the Zero Harm to People Offices Expertise Platform by content creation, updating relevant standards, and knowledge and expertise sharing, collaboratively moving the needle towards better SHE and WPS collaboration.

• Work closely with facility managers, HR, legal, and IT departments to ensure a holistic approach to safety and security.

• Liaise with the regional Service Delivery community to ensure the Safety & Security of our people, information, and property.

• Drive enhanced compliance and governance for Safety and Security within WPS.

• Help risk profile our global workplace portfolio for safety and security to inform levels of protection required.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor s degree (Engineering / Science / Business / Technical discipline).

• Solid evidence of previous experience in Occupational Safety (+ ideally security) within an FMCG / technical / FM environment is a plus

• Confident, effective communicator and trainer.

• Good networking skills and collaboration across international environments.

• Experience in change management and training for technology implementations.

• Excellent Computer skills - Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook.

• A highly organized individual with project management experience.

• A self-starter able to quickly understand the market and network effectively with internal stakeholders.

• Ability to adapt to evolving security trends and implement innovative solutions.

• A passion for the profession, working to keep people safe and secure.

• Fluency in English - A second or third language would be a plus