Security & FM Workplace Optimisation Manager

Sodexo; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Security & FM Workplace Optimisation Manager to support the growth of Electronic Security and FM Workplace services, shaping innovative, cost-effective solutions and driving operational excellence across client contracts.

In this role, you will collaborate with operational teams, account managers, suppliers and sales, lead tender support, mobilisation of contracts and continuous improvement, while ensuring compliance and facilitating governance forums.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Facilities Management, Security, or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering electronic security solutions and driving innovation.
• Strong presentation skills and proposal development.
• Proven project management experience with multiple priorities.
• Experience auditing compliance and driving corrective actions.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience supporting complex bids and providing technical guidance to sales teams.
• Strong supplier management with focus on performance and accountability.
• Proactive and organised with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth of Electronic Security and FM Workplace services through innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Partner with key suppliers to develop market-leading security and workplace offerings.
• Define and promote FM Workplace services, including: Mailroom Services, Logistics, Visitor Management, Car Parking, Transport Services.
• Provide subject matter expertise to sales teams during tender and bid processes.
• Support contract mobilisations and act as a key point of contact where required.
• Work closely with Marketing and Communications teams to promote Security Services capabilities.
• Conduct site vulnerability assessments and recommend appropriate security improvements.
• Support annual security audits and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify innovative and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor KPIs, and support quarterly business reviews.
• Collaborate with IS&T teams to ensure governance, testing, and successful implementation of solutions.
• Present new technologies and innovations to stakeholders and professional forums.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Bid support

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Compliance auditing

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 qualification in FM/Security

Job description

Security & FM Workplace Optimisation Manager to support the growth and development of our Electronic Security and FM Workplace services. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape innovative, cost-effective solutions that enhance the workplace experience for our clients while supporting operational excellence across our business. Working closely with operational teams, account managers, suppliers, sales teams, and key stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in developing integrated security and workplace solutions, supporting bid activity, driving innovation, and ensuring the successful mobilisation and ongoing management of client contracts.,

• Support the growth of Electronic Security and FM Workplace services through innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Partner with key suppliers to develop market-leading security and workplace offerings.
• Define and promote FM Workplace services, including:
• Mailroom Services
• Logistics
• Visitor Management
• Car Parking
• Transport Services
• Provide subject matter expertise to sales teams during tender and bid processes. Support the development of integrated Security and FM Workplace solutions to enhance the client experience. Build strong relationships with operational teams, Account Managers, and Directors across the business. Support contract mobilisations and act as a key point of contact where required. Work closely with Marketing and Communications teams to promote Security Services capabilities. Conduct site vulnerability assessments and recommend appropriate security improvements. Support annual security audits and ensure compliance with relevant standards. Analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify innovative and cost-saving opportunities. Manage supplier relationships, monitor KPIs, and support quarterly business reviews. Collaborate with IS&T teams to ensure governance, testing, and successful implementation of solutions. Present new technologies and innovations to stakeholders and professional forums.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Facilities Management, Security, or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering electronic security solutions and driving innovation.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to create compelling proposals and presentations.
• Proven project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience auditing compliance, developing action plans, and driving them through to completion.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience supporting complex bids and providing technical guidance to sales teams.
• Strong supplier management experience with a focus on performance and accountability.
• A proactive and organised approach with strong attention to detail.

Desirable

• Membership of a recognised Security Association.
• Experience within Facilities Management, Security Services, or Workplace Solutions environments.

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.

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.