Regional Asset Protection Manager, UK/Europe

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WHY JOIN ALOMindful movement. Its at the core of why we do what we do at ALOits our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat making their lives and their communities better. Thats the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.OVERVIEWALO is seeking a brand-new Regional Asset Protection Manager to lead and scale our Asset Protection (AP) and Health & Safety function across the UK and Europe. This role will be based out of London. This pivotal role will support the brands mission to elevate mindfulness and movement by safeguarding our sanctuaries teams and assets. Partnering with regional AP counterparts in North America and the Director of Asset Protection & Safety you will design and implement region-specific strategies rooted in data analysis technology compliance and field engagement. This role will support an expanding retail portfolio of 7 locations across multiple countries growing to several more in the coming years.RESPONSIBILTIESAsset ProtectionAnalyse stock loss and shrinkage data across multiple sites and partner with Retail Operations to develop and execute strategies mitigating internal and external theft fraud and operational errors.Lead site-specific assessments for high-loss locations and deliver action plans that reduce exposure and improve compliance.Investigate suspected internal and external incidents including organised retail crime (ORC) fraud and employee misconduct using exception-based reporting and analytics.Operational Security OversightConduct thorough site risk assessments and vulnerability reviews in compliance with local health & safety regulations.Partner with global leadership to pilot and implement security technologies and operational enhancements tailored to regional needs.Manage physical security infrastructure including CCTV alarm systems access controls and keys/safe protocols ensuring compliance with local laws and data protection (e.g. GDPR for surveillance footage).Oversee third-party security providers including guard force management contract execution post orders and service level compliance to ensure safety brand alignment and cost efficiency.Optimise the deployment of external security resources based on risk levels location needs foot traffic and regional events.Health & Safety ComplianceChampion adherence to health and safety legislation across all retail locations in line with local laws and EU directives (e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act in the UK EU Framework Directive 89/391/EEC).Conduct regular audits and partner with store teams and People & Culture to improve safety training incident reporting and overall risk management.Ensure sanctuaries maintain a high standard of workplace safety employee wellbeing and legal compliance.Incident Response & Case ManagementRespond to critical incidents such as theft violence protest activity vandalism or emergencies maintaining situational awareness across regions.Oversee investigations to ensure they are conducted lawfully ethically and in partnership with HR and Legal.Coordinate with law enforcement legal advisors and security vendors to resolve and prevent further incidents.Field Engagement & People DevelopmentCoach and support store teams on AP awareness safety protocols and operational discipline.Deliver training for new store openings and existing locations with a focus on risk reduction and culture of safety.Manage regional third-party security vendors post orders and service levels.Reporting & ComplianceDeliver structured reporting (monthly quarterly annually) on AP trends KPIs and incident outcomes to inform strategic decisions.Ensure compliance with all local licensing employment and privacy laws related to security services.Remain informed of evolving legal political and environmental risks that could impact business continuity and employee safety.Additional DutiesPerform other responsibilities tasks and assignments as requested required or deemed necessary by leadership to support the business and brand mission.QUALIFICATIONSBachelors degree or equivalent combination of experience in retail loss prevention law enforcement private security or occupational safety.Minimum 5 years of field-based multi-site Asset Protection or Loss Prevention experience in the UK or broader EMEA region.Minimum 2 years of leadership experience overseeing multi-site operations and/or third-party vendor performance.Strong understanding of UK/EU health & safety compliance standards and security regulations including GDPR and duty of care laws.Exceptional interpersonal investigative and analytical skills; able to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership and external partners.Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functionally in a fast-paced scaling retail environment.Technologically proficient in systems such as MS Office RFID CCTV platforms POS reporting tools and case management software.Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the region (up to 80%) including evenings and weekends as needed.Fluency in English required; additional European languages (e.g. French German Spanish) preferred.#LI-onsiteFor CA residents Job Applicant Privacy PolicyHERE.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Customer Service,Facilities Management,Accountancy,Administration Support,Back Office Support,Arabic English Translation Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1

Salary: GBP 48000 - 72000 per year