Security Manager

Job Introduction

I am recruiting for a Security Manager to come on board and work across three sites for the University of Grenwich. You will be responsible for the efficient and effective day to day running of the security operation and provide a safe and secure environment in support of excellent people care and leaving people with a good impression of the security service whilst leading the onsite team in delivering excellent people care, adhering to H&S standards, building compliance and provide a positive experience for all staff, students and visitors to the site. The role is paying up to £37,000 per annum and will require some flexibility in terms of working hours however this is a new role with room to grow and progress your career.

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 leadership on all Security practices and guidance as the subject matter expert for the contract.
• To establish and effectively lead highly capable on-site Security teams who will deliver against the strategic objectives for the contract.
• Co-ordinate / manage 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 develop and deliver training material for employees (security team, Sodexo teams and Unilever teams)
• 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 . 
• Monitor CCTV screens and take appropriate action as required, control and monitor issue of keys to staff and contractors and key codes to students as necessary;
• Ensure the necessary internal security audits are undertaken and provide a detailed action plan and manage all non-compliance.
• Understand client requirements and provide security solutions to meet and exceed needs and contribute to achieving customer objectives.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven knowledge of the UK Security Industry and SIA requirements.
• Proven 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

Package Description

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life for our employees, Sodexo offers a Flexible Benefits Scheme, allowing you to tailor a reward package to suit your needs but includes a technology scheme, private dental insurance, travel insurance, gym membership, Gourmet card, private medical insurance and the ability to purchase or sell annual leave. We also have a Sodexo Discount scheme, which offers employees and their friends and family the opportunity to benefit from over 1,200 discounts from top retailers both online and in-store.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 36,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, 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.

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their race, colour, sex, gender identity  disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age, social class, educational background, employment status, working pattern, are welcome to and included within our organisation. 

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.