Senior Security Supervisor
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1022707/157066
- Location: Essex
- Job type: Full Time - 44 hours per week
- Salary: £13.90 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 25 May 2026
About the role
- 44 hours per week
- Shifts between 9:00am and 6:00pm
- Monday - Friday
- £13:90 per hour
- Free on-site parking
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Take the lead in delivering safety, professionalism, and reassurance as a Senior Security Guard with Sodexo. In this key frontline role, you’ll support the management team by providing day-to-day senior supervision to the security team, helping to ensure smooth and effective site operations. You’ll act as a trusted and experienced security professional for the Client, maintaining high standards of vigilance, service, and response at all times. Alongside your operational duties, you’ll play an important role in mentoring and supporting colleagues, providing guidance, administration support, and leadership to help develop a strong, confident, and effective security team.
What You'll Do:
- Support the management team in supervising all security operations and ensuring consistent service delivery across the client estate to agreed standards with Sodexo.
- Lead and support the Security Team, ensuring compliance with dress code, PPE, training, site rules, and overall professional standards.
- Manage daily operations including site access control, patrols, CCTV monitoring, alarm response, gate/turnstile duties, and emergency incident response.
- Produce accurate reports and documentation, including incident reports, witness statements, CCTV reviews, and performance/action follow-ups.
- Collate and present security data and reports (daily, weekly, monthly, and ad hoc) in a timely and professional manner for both Sodexo and the Client.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and site procedures while maintaining effective communication, supporting innovation, and assisting with team administration including rotas, absences, and training.
What You Bring:
- Valid SIA Licence
- Valid CCTV Licence
- Proven experience in a team leadership or supervisory role
- Competent IT and computer skills, including use of reporting and administrative systems
What we offer:
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:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day
Apply today, shine in your work, and build a rewarding career with Sodexo!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Essex, United Kingdom, RM20 4AL
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