Cover Security Officer

Sodexo; Stretford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced UK benefits and leave

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a corporate security officer to protect staff, visitors and premises in the UK. You will patrol, monitor and respond to alarms, maintaining a calm, professional presence and enforcing security procedures.

Applicants must hold a valid SIA licence with proven security experience, strong observational and communication skills, and an ability to act decisively in emergencies. This role offers structured development within a global services company.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid and in-date SIA licence.
• Proven experience as a corporate security officer or similar.
• Strong observational and communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm handling emergencies.
• Understanding of security practices and processes.

Responsibilities

• Greet staff and visitors and enforce security protocols
• Monitor premises to prevent rule infractions
• Conduct regular patrols with a visible presence
• Respond promptly to alarms and incidents
• Complete handovers and report incidents

Skills

SIA Licence

Observation skills

Communication skills

Emergency handling

Job description

At Sodexo, we're passionate about our people.We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and the safety of our clients, customers, and employees. If you're a vigilant professional with a passion for security, then secure your career with Sodexo! A role where you're the key to keeping everyone safe. Valued. Recognised. Rewarded. What you'll do:

• Greet staff and visitors and ensure they adhere to the required security protocols
• Monitor premises to prevent rule infractions
• Conduct regular patrols, ensuring a visible and reassuring presence
• Respond promptly to alarms and security incidents
• Enforce company policies and procedures
• Complete detailed handovers and report on any incidents
• A valid and in-date SIA Licence
• Proven experience as a corporate security officer or similar positions
• An eye for detail, with strong observational and communication skills
• Ability to handle emergencies calmly and effectively
• An understanding of security practices and processes

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

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.