Security Manager

Job Introduction

We are recruiting a Security Manager who will be responsible for our clients flagship office in London, EC4Y.

As Security Manager, you will have experience of operating and leading at a strategic level, not afraid to challenge the status quo and demonstrate strong leadership skills. 

You will have experience of managing high level security, keeping up to date with internal and external factors & risks.

Role Responsibility

• To lead the review, development and implementation of the security management procedures and assist in the annual review of strategies.
• Ensure security information procedures are in alignment with industry policy and best practices (SIA)
• To be the initial management contact on operational security matters, ensuring a consistent quality service delivery and prompt responses to all incidents.
• Provide thought leadership on all Security practices and guidance as the subject matter expert.
• Work closely and in conjunction with Unilever UK Country Security Team.
• To provide strategic Security delivery across all Security related activities at 100VE delivering impeccable customer service, innovation, cost efficiencies and ongoing enhancements in physical infrastructure.
• To establish and effectively lead highly capable on-site Security teams who will deliver against the strategic objectives for the contract.
• Co-ordinate all incident investigations ensuring identification of root cause failings and lessons learnt to prevent re-occurrence.
• To maintain a constant operational capability to manage any crisis / incidents at the site or within London.
• To implement and maintain business improvement and process improvement into all areas of Security activities
• To provide technical direction and expertise to the operation by promoting Sodexo strategies and service offers
• To actively work across with the Facilities Manager, Security Manager and on site Security team.
• To develop and deliver training material for employees (security team, Sodexo teams and Unilever teams)
• Review Audit scores that have been submitted. Follow up on any red audits or where trend analysis report shows a negative indicator
• Monitor the quality and compliance of the site penetration audits, record the results and support the sites with any improvements required.
• Take on additional responsibilities and specific project work as it arises and in line with business growth and will include contract mobilisations
   

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven knowledge of the UK Security Industry and SIA requirements.
• Experience in a high-profile Security environment
• Proven track record of initiating and leading demanding business change programs
• Good health and safety knowledge and experience. IOSH membership desirable.
• Proven background in multi skilled Security disciplines
• Proven experience in a managing role in Security
• SIA Front line licensed
• BIFM & NEBOSH qualifications desirable
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to set up and write new processes and procedures
• Strong leadership skills, ability to coach and motivate a team
• It is essential that you have a pro-active attitude and can be flexible in relation to duties and working hours.
• The job also requires someone who can demonstrate that they have strong organisational and planning skills and can prioritise and manage their time effectively
• The candidate must be able to work effectively without close supervision and must possess good organisational skills.
• Experience of designing and delivering targets to achieve quality standards, customer satisfaction and profit margins
• Experience of customer service and customer relationship management

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process