Security Front Desk Officer

Sodexo; South Kirkby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global services leader is seeking a Security/Front Desk Officer in South Kirkby, England. This role involves greeting visitors, monitoring premises, and enforcing security protocols. A valid SIA Licence and experience in a similar position are essential. The company offers extensive employee benefits, including wellbeing support and career development opportunities. Join a team that values safety and community engagement in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

• Valid and in-date SIA Licence required.
• Proven experience as a corporate security officer or similar positions.
• Strong observational and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet staff and visitors, ensure adherence to security protocols.
• Monitor premises to prevent rule infractions.
• Conduct regular patrols to provide a reassuring presence.
• Respond promptly to alarms and security incidents.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.
• Complete detailed handovers and report on incidents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong observational skills

Effective communication skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Valid and in-date SIA Licence

Proven experience as a corporate security officer

Job description

Security/Front Desk Officer

Doosan, Nestle House, Manor Royal, Crawley, RH10 9AD

• 45 hours per week
• Monday - Friday - 8am-5:30pm
• £12.78 per hour
• Opportunities for career development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Protect our customers, unlock your career.

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

What you’ll bring:

• 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.

Benefits and Perks:

• 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 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On‑Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

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 run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

For careers that mean business.

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