Security Manager

Job Introduction

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Security Manager to assist the Facilities team on our high profiles sites at both Queen’s Hospital, Romford and King George Hospital, Ilford. You will supervise and control the security services to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the day-to-day routines within the department.

You will work as part of a team and adhere to strict deadlines whilst ensuring a proactive security service with high visibility of the team. If you have strong leadership qualities, proven security experience and good interpersonal skills – this is a fantastic opportunity for you!

Role Responsibility

• Manage 2 teams of Security Officers across both sites
• Ensure all Trust and Sodexo Security and Car Parking Policies are adhered to
• Ensure all new staff are given a thorough induction into their job, the unit, the service offer, the Service Level Agreement and the Company
• Monitor the performance of staff, carry out performance reviews and provide training and coaching as necessary
• Work closely and develop strong working relationships with the following:
  • Clients/Customers
  • Our teams
  • Contractors
  • Service Personnel/Agencies
• Deliver and maintain highest standards of customer service within the department
• Ensure safe practice to minimise the risks of infection to patients and staff in accordance with national and Trust policy, in particular to be aware of their responsibilities as listed in the Infection Control Policy
• Attend to and take all necessary action, statutory and otherwise in the event of accident, fire, loss, theft, lost property, damage, or other irregularities and complete the necessary return and /or reports.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in Security Services
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and teams
• Proven experience in managing a large diverse workforce
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to achieve and set standards and operate to performance criteria
• Able to successfully implement changes

Desirable:

• Relevant higher level qualification in functional specialities (SIA LICENCE OR LSMS QUALIFICATION)
• Direct management experience of Security or general facilities management
• Experience of managing a team in a healthcare establishment
• Knowledge of healthcare sector.

Package Description

Band B - access to a variety of Sodexo benefits and discounts, flexible benefit fund, bonus and pension scheme

40 hours per week usually Monday – Friday, flexibility is a must.

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.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.