Security Supervisor

Workingwith Sodexo; Berechurch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Workingwith Sodexo at Merville Barracks in Colchester is seeking a Security Supervisor to lead the Main Reception and Security Receptionist team, ensuring a professional, compliant security and reception service across the Garrison.

You must hold a valid SIA Frontline Licence, manage rotas, support performance reviews, vetting processes, and liaise with MOD and emergency services. 40 hours per week, 5 of 7 days, with occasional out-of-hours work.

Qualifications

• SIA Frontline Licence is required.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards.
• Good computer skills and confidence with IT systems.
• Flexibility to support out-of-hours working.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting the Main Reception team with clear direction.
• Managing staff rotas and ensuring team coverage.
• Supporting performance management including annual and mid-year reviews.
• Overseeing processing of vetting applications and passes.
• Ensuring all security procedures and incident reporting are followed.
• Liaising with MOD, Royal Military Police and emergency services as needed.
• Maintaining records, reports and incident logs.
• Delivering team briefings and clear communication.

Skills

SIA Frontline Licence

Leadership

Team supervision

Customer service

IT basics

Out-of-hours

Tools

IT systems

Job description

40 hours per week5 out of 7 days with flexibility during working hours & out of working hours£15.53 per hourFree Car parkingJob Description:Make a difference where security really matters!Are you an experienced security professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering excellent customer service? Do you enjoy leading a team, maintaining high standards and working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?We're looking for a proactive and motivated Security Supervisor to join our team at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT.This is an important role overseeing the day-to-day operation of our Main Reception Centre (MRC), ensuring the delivery of a professional, efficient and compliant security and reception service across the Garrison.As Security Supervisor, you'll take responsibility for leading and supporting our Main Reception and Security Receptionist team, ensuring the smooth running of daily operations and maintaining the highest standards of security and customer service.

What you'll do

• Supervising and supporting the Main Reception team, providing clear direction and ensuring excellent standards of performance.
• Managing staff rotas and ensuring appropriate team coverage.
• Supporting performance management, including conducting annual and mid-year reviews.
• Overseeing the processing of security vetting applications, DBS requests and the issuing of personnel, visitor and vehicle passes.
• Ensuring all security procedures, assignment instructions and incident reporting processes are followed correctly.
• Acting as a key point of contact for the MOD, Royal Military Police, emergency services and other relevant authorities when required.
• Maintaining accurate records, registers, reports and incident logs.
• Delivering team briefings and ensuring effective communication across the team.
• Building positive relationships with clients, visitors, colleagues and supporting agencies.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, MOD regulations, site procedures and contractual requirements.

What you bring

We're looking for someone who is organised, approachable and confident in leading a team, with the ability to remain calm and professional in a security-focused environment.

• A valid SIA Frontline Licence.
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people.
• The ability to work independently and use your own initiative while being part of a wider team.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Good computer skills and confidence using IT systems.
• Flexibility to support business requirements, including occasional out-of-hours working.

Desirable experience

• Previous experience working within a military environment.
• Experience in an administrative role.
• Previous experience supervising or managing a team.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.
• Existing Security Check (SC) clearance.

What we offer

Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of somethinggreater. You'll belong in a company and team that values youfor you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

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