Group Security Manager - FTC 12 months

Job Introduction

We have a fantastic new role to Sodexo for a Group Security Manager, the applicants location is flexible however frequent travel to our sites will be required. Sites are based in the North of the UK. 

This role will oversee all our probation housing services security, managing a team of 3 Security Managers who in turn manage security presence at our premises. Sodexo manage 51 approved premises across 3 regions; North East, Yorkshire and Humberside, Central and East Midlands and North West and Merseyside. Travel between these sites and our central hub in Manchester will be required. This role will also be responsible for managing relationships with our Keyholding and Alarm monitoring suppliers. 

In this role the ideal candidate will be responsible for all governance and policies with fantastic communication skills. In return you will receive a 4 week training programme initially, full support in role, opportunities for development and a rewarding career with Sodexo. 

Our wealth of experience partnering Government Agencies means we are able to transfer best practices from the corporate sector to create better working environments in the public sector. We bring services that increase employee engagement, wellbeing and productivity to the public sector to help support government to deliver on its promised outcomes while reducing costs. Our goal is to improve service outcomes and reduce overall costs to the taxpayer.

Role Responsibility

To drive operational excellence within assigned operational business area and ensure effective and consistent induction and onboarding of new colleagues  

Develop and continuously monitor progress against the security strategy, and translate that strategy into tangible guidance to the business  

Liaise with control room and contract schedulers to understand high risk resourcing areas and develop tactical approaches to address gaps on a long-term basis 

Identify ways to effectively engage, communicate with, and motivate colleagues within the DWNC and security service lines 

Ensure that the MOJ account remains legal and compliant in relation to security licensing across the estate, including SIA, BS7858, and BPSS standards, thereby avoiding enforced ‘stand-down’ of non-compliant colleagues 

Work closely with key stakeholders to understand resource gaps and drive effective recruitment and retention campaigns, including understanding trends in turnover 

To promote the Sodexo Quality of Life ethos in all security discussions and relationships 

Identify innovation opportunities, present business cases and liaise with the appropriate internal partners in order to evaluate and deliver service enhancement 

Ensure that our supplier partners are fully approved by Vendor Management, minimise agency spend and ensure that all potential risks are identified notified the group service delivery manager, contract director, and any other key stakeholder, as required 

Review monthly KPI failings to understand root causes, mitigate (where possible), and develop solutions to prevent repeat failings 

• Maintain excellent ‘subject matter expert’ security knowledge/qualifications to ensure that the account always follows industry best practice 
• To contribute to the growth of services in order to meet client and commercial expectations whilst maintaining strict budgetary control 
• To attend any major incident as required, particularly where resolutions are required relating to policy, process or strategic operations 
• Act as central liaison point in key relationships between NPS – Sodexo management  

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

• Solid experience of operating an effective security service and leading high performing security teams 
• Able to prioritise effectively and respond pragmatically in high pressure, time sensitive contexts 
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical skills, and a demonstrable passion for continuous improvement and customer service 
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills 
• Professional membership of security bodies, including appropriate SIA licencing 
• Experience of designing and implementing training/upskilling programmes 

Package Description

up to £35,100 plus benefits 

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more

Monday - Friday hours with some flexibility, occasional evenings/ nights will be required 

This role is a new role to Sodexo and will be initially offered on a 12 month fixed term contract with an opportunity to go permanent depending on the success. 

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.  

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. 

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