Security Compliance Manager - 12 Months FTC

Job Introduction

We are looking for a Security Compliance Manager to support our IFM operations by overseeing employee vetting, security clearances, and compliance with regulatory standards. This role ensures adherence to BS7858, PSA 28:2013, and other key frameworks, while managing licensing requirements with SIA and PSA. The successful candidate will liaise with external auditors to maintain accreditations such as ACS, PSA, NSI Gold, ISO27001, and Qualsec, helping us uphold the highest standards of security and legal compliance.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

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Main Responsibilities 

• To manage the staff screening needs of Sodexo’s security employees in UK and ROI, aviation contracts and client staff screening needs, including the collation of information for monthly reporting of financial results
• To manage the compliance and aviation coordinators including monthly visits and weekly calls to update progress in both vetting and licensing
• To ensure all information is kept secure and in accordance with the relevant Data Protection policies and GDPR
• Maintain detailed records of all due / pending and completed vetting – Aviation, Disclosure and Barring Service, Disclosure Scotland, BS7858 and PSA 28:2013
• Maintain detailed records of all airside security ID passes, monitoring expiry of passes, specific training expiry and pass usage
• To hold quarterly reviews with agendas and output for aviation client
• To promote opportunities with the operational teams to grow the vetting business within existing contracts
• Build relationships with key partners such as SIA, PSA, Airport ID centres and procurement partners and engage when necessary to promote and advance business
• Monitor operational deadlines and complete the appropriate follow-up to ensure success
• Ensure all operational teams are aware of compliance processes through specific briefing sheets, compliance e-learning and communications advising them of legislative changes
• To ensure necessary changes in relation to Trusted Partner status or similar are implemented
• To oversee the financial controls associated licence applications
• To ensure all licence systems/databases are maintained with accurate data and proactively manage the future financial requirements through accurate planning and PO requests

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

 The Ideal Candidate 

• Good standard of education required, including Maths, English & IT
• 3 years staff screening experience
• Good communication skills with frontline employees, operators, senior managers and directors
• An experience of the security industry in compliance
• Line management experience
• Experience with external regulatory auditing

Package Description

Up to £42,000 depending on experience 

Occasional travel to the office or sites 

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. 

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. 

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. 

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.  

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

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 run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.