About the Role
Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an experienced Security Manager, EMEA to support and scale physical security operations across its growing European footprint. This role will oversee day-to-day corporate and retail security operations, support new site buildouts, manage vendor relationships, and partner closely with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Manage relationships with guard vendors, security integrators, and external service providers
- Lead physical security aspects of office and retail buildouts, relocations, and expansions
- Coordinate project timelines, installation schedules, and operational readiness for new locations
- Manage day-to-day physical security operations across EMEA offices, retail locations, and corporate facilities
- Support badge access management, deactivations, troubleshooting, and employee security requests
- Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain and improve security standards across all divisions
- Respond to and support operational security issues related to access control, cameras, alarms, and other security technologies
- Assist with internal investigations in partnership with HR and cross-functional leadership
- Coordinate with law enforcement when necessary
- Support incident management, emergency response, and business continuity efforts across EMEA
- Partner with senior leadership during emergency or crisis situations
- Support security planning and operational coverage for events, retail activations, and special projects
- Collaborate with retail store teams and operational leadership to assess and address security needs
- Oversee physical security systems including CCTV, access control, badge readers, and related infrastructure
- Work closely with security integrators and vendors across Europe to support installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Partner with IT and project teams on security technology implementation for new offices and retail stores
- Conduct site walkthroughs with vendors during new buildouts and expansions
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in corporate security, physical security operations, or a related field
- Strong understanding of physical security systems and technologies, including CCTV, access control, and alarm systems
- Experience managing vendors, guard contracts, and security-related projects
- Background supporting corporate offices, retail environments, or multi-site operations preferred
- Experience conducting or supporting workplace investigations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across a geographically distributed region
- Experience supporting EMEA operations is strongly preferred
- Law enforcement, military, or public-sector security experience is a plus
- Experience supporting retail security operations and events
- Familiarity with business continuity and emergency response processes
- Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Knowledge of security compliance standards and best practices across Europe
- This role will require travel across the UK and Europe to support offices, retail stores, and operational projects.
Skills
- Physical security systems
- CCTV
- Access control
- Alarm systems
- Vendor management
- Project management
- Corporate security
- Retail security
- Business continuity
- Emergency response
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
Location
- London
- UK
- Europe
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Experienced
About the Company
- Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform igniting the passions of global sports fans and maximizing the presence and reach for its hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming.
- Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology, backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, building the global leader in next-generation collectibles.
- The Fanatics platform spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans.
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