Security / Receptionist

Sodexo; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Sodexo employee benefits package

Wellbeing platform

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Sodexo in York is seeking a Receptionist/Security Officer for a full-time role. You will provide a welcoming reception for contractors, visitors and colleagues, manage access and security procedures, and assist with queries while maintaining accurate records and following safety guidelines.

The role requires an SIA Frontline Guarding Licence and good IT skills with MS Office. A 37.5 hour week and a £13.45/hour rate apply, with free parking and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Provide a professional, friendly and welcoming reception service to contractors, visitors and colleagues.
• Manage contractor and visitor access, ensuring all site security procedures are followed.
• Assist contractors and visitors with queries, providing clear information and guidance.
• Ensure contractors comply with relevant site policies, security requirements and procedures.
• Respond promptly and professionally to reception requests and security concerns.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate contractor access records, incident reports, site occurrence logs and relevant Health & Safety documentation.
• Monitor site radio communications and follow established communication procedures.
• Support emergency procedures, including fire alarms, evacuations and security alerts, in accordance with site instructions and training.
• Liaise with site management and relevant authorities when required.
• Report security concerns, incidents or unusual activity promptly.
• Provide regular updates to management regarding contractor access and reception activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer-focused attitude

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Independent worker

Education

SIA Frontline Guarding Licence – essential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Full time
• 37.5 hours per week
• Any 5 days out of 7 days
• £13.45 per hour
• Free parking
• Opportunities for career development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Receptionist/Security Officer

York - Full time

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:

• Provide a professional, friendly and welcoming reception service to contractors, visitors and colleagues.
• Manage contractor and visitor access, ensuring all site security procedures are followed.
• Assist contractors and visitors with queries, providing clear information and guidance.
• Ensure contractors comply with relevant site policies, security requirements and procedures.
• Respond promptly and professionally to reception requests and security concerns.
• Maintain accurate contractor access records, incident reports, site occurrence logs and relevant Health & Safety documentation.
• Monitor site radio communications and follow established communication procedures.
• Support emergency procedures, including fire alarms, evacuations and security alerts, in accordance with site instructions and training.
• Liaise with site management and relevant authorities when required.
• Report security concerns, incidents or unusual activity promptly.
• Provide regular updates to management regarding contractor access and reception activities.
• Build positive working relationships with contractors, visitors, colleagues and the wider site team.
• Maintain high standards of personal presentation and professionalism.
• Follow all Health & Safety, Security and company procedures.
• Support the wider security team with other reasonable duties when required.

What you'll bring:

• A current SIA Frontline Guarding Licence – essential.
• Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office and computer-based systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional, approachable and customer-focused attitude.
• Confidence dealing with contractors, visitors and colleagues at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging situations or emergencies.
• A reliable and responsible approach to maintaining site security.
• The ability to work independently while supporting the wider security team.
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach to work.

Previous experience within security operations, contractor reception, visitor management or an office reception environment would be advantageous.

Additional qualifications in Security Operations would also be beneficial.

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.

We are committed tobeingan 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