Group Head of Security

Company Description

Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

Culina Group is looking for a Group Head of Security to lead and embed a consistent, Group-wide approach to security across our nationwide operations. This is a highly visible role, working across multiple sites to protect our colleagues, customers, stock, vehicles, facilities and reputation.

You'll be the subject matter expert for all aspects of physical security, including CCTV, access control, perimeter protection, theft prevention, fraud investigations and security compliance. Partnering with stakeholders from site level through to executive leadership, you'll ensure our security standards are robust, practical and fit for purpose across a complex logistics network.

This role requires regular travel across Culina Group sites and offers flexibility on base location.

What You'll Be Doing

Security Strategy & Standards

- Develop and lead the Group security strategy across all business units.
- Establish consistent security standards, policies and governance frameworks.
- Conduct site security reviews, audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and improvement opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvement across physical security measures, including CCTV, fencing, barriers, lighting and access control systems.
- Act as the lead security expert, providing guidance and assurance to operational leaders and customers.

Investigations & Incident Management

- Lead investigations into theft, fraud, stock loss, unauthorised access and other security incidents.
- Review CCTV footage, conduct interviews, gather evidence and perform root cause analysis.
- Partner with HR, Legal, Operations, insurers and law enforcement agencies to ensure investigations are managed professionally and compliantly.
- Lead responses to significant security incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Monitor and investigate trends such as fuel fraud, shrinkage and organised criminal activity.

Risk, Data & Assurance

- Analyse security, incident and loss data to identify trends and emerging risks.
- Produce clear reports and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Develop practical, data-led security improvement plans that deliver measurable results.
- Provide assurance to customers through strong governance and security oversight.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Build strong relationships across the business, from Site Managers and Operations leaders through to Executive stakeholders.
- Work closely with Warehousing, Transport, HR, IT, HSE and Procurement teams to strengthen security controls.
- Promote a culture of awareness, accountability and best practice across the Group.
- Support the development of security training and awareness programmes for operational teams.

Qualifications

Essential Experience

- Proven experience within a security, loss prevention, investigations or enforcement role.
- Strong physical security expertise covering CCTV, access control, perimeter protection, site security and asset protection.
- Experience operating across multiple sites within logistics, warehousing, distribution, transport, retail or similarly complex operational environments.
- Demonstrable experience leading investigations into theft, fraud, shrinkage and security breaches.
- Strong auditing and risk assessment capabilities.
- Experience reviewing and interpreting CCTV evidence and conducting fact-finding interviews.
- Ability to analyse data and translate insights into practical security improvements.

Key Skills

- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels, from frontline colleagues to CEO and executive leadership teams.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to balance risk mitigation with operational realities.
- High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and travel regularly between sites.
- Pragmatic, people-focused approach with the confidence to challenge and drive improvements where required.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Logistics a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

- Annual Leave  – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus the bank holidays.
- Company Bonus  – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
- Private Medical Cover  – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa.
- Pension scheme –  we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a   great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer.
- Life Assurance  -  4x your annual salary.
- Wellness –  Via our Employee Assistance Programme   we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
- Eye Care Vouchers –  We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
- Reward & Recognition –  We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
- Everyday discounts  - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!