Security Team Leader

Title:

Security Team Leader

Company:

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

 

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

 Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description:

At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be winner of Pharma Company of the Year 2025, Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!

We're looking for a Security Team Leader to oversee daily security operations, lead a team of security officers, and ensure the highest standards of site security, safety, and compliance.

This is a key leadership role where you'll coordinate security activities, respond to incidents, support emergency preparedness, and foster a professional, high-performing team dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the Security Team, providing day-to-day supervision, coaching, performance management, and support.
• Oversee security operations across the site, ensuring effective implementation of security procedures and compliance with site requirements.
• Manage security staffing and rosters to ensure appropriate coverage and operational effectiveness at all times.
• Respond to and coordinate the management of security incidents, emergencies, accidents, and suspicious activities.
• Control and monitor site access for employees, visitors, and contractors, ensuring only authorised personnel enter restricted areas.
• Support security investigations, training initiatives, crisis management activities, and continuous improvement of security processes.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Experience gained within the military, site security, emergency services, or a similar disciplined operational environment would be highly advantageous.
• Proven experience supervising or leading a team in a professional environment. Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Qualified First Aider experience would be advantageous.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and play a vital role in protecting our people, facilities, and operations at our Wrexham site.

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