Security Supervisor

Location: London, EC4Y 0DY

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum plus Sodexo benefits

Contract: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Job Purpose

Sodexo is seeking a Security Supervisor to lead and motivate a dedicated on-site security team at a prestigious London site for a leading FMCG client. This is a high-profile role where professionalism, discretion, and exceptional customer service are essential.

You will oversee day-to-day security operations, ensure full compliance with procedures, and act as a key point of contact for incidents, playing a vital role in protecting people, property, and assets.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Compliance

• Lead, supervise, and support a team of nine security officers
• Ensure full compliance with site assignment instructions, health & safety policies, and procedures
• Support training, development, and performance standards across the team

Site Security Operations

• Control site access including gates, barriers, turnstiles, and visitor/contractor passes
• Manage collections, deliveries, couriers, and driver access
• Conduct regular patrols and monitor the site via CCTV systems
• Activate and deactivate alarms and respond appropriately to incidents

Incident & Emergency Response

• Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies including protests, evacuations, and critical or panic alarms
• Ensure accurate, timely, and professional incident reporting
• Act as a visible and reassuring presence during incidents

Operational & Administrative Support

• Oversee reception duties, out-of-hours mail handling, telephone cover, and email correspondence
• Support site operations including lost property management and other ad-hoc requirements
• Liaise with site stakeholders, client representatives, and Sodexo management as required

What You Bring

Essential

• Valid and in-date SIA Door Supervisor Licence
• First Aid Certification
• Proven experience in a corporate security environment or similar role
• Strong observational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and decisive in emergency situations
• Good understanding of security procedures and best practice

Desirable

• Previous supervisory or team-leading experience

Why Sodexo?:

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

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life’s larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

Ready to be part of something greater?

Join a team that values you for being you.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications