Site Security Lead

Sodexo; Dover; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a dedicated Site Security Lead in Dover to manage security operations for DEFRA BCP Bastion Point. The role involves leading the security team, maintaining service excellence, and ensuring a robust safety culture. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and communication skills, alongside relevant SIA qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits while contributing to the safety and well-being of the community.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Discounts via Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Sodexo Retirement Plan

Opportunities for career growth

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Flexible work environment

Full training and protective uniform

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Guarding and CCTV licences with proven experience leading security teams.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Tech-savvy and capable of problem-solving under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture and manage the Security Team.
• Provide incident response and tactical support during emergencies.
• Ensure operational excellence through effective communication and service delivery.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

SIA Guarding and CCTV licences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Unique demands. Unique services. Unique roles

At Sodexo, we believe government agencies should lead with respect, efficiency, and effectiveness-creating productive environments that support both employees and the wider community. We're committed to well-being, safety, and service excellenceand take pride in the role we play in building stronger, more resilient communities.

We're currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Site Security Lead to join our team at DEFRA BCP Bastion Point in Dover.

What you'll do:

• Promote a strong safety cultureby championing the Seven Safety Nets, encouraging incident reporting, and addressing safety concerns through regular patrols and prompt escalation of near misses or faulty equipment.
• Lead and manage the Security Team, ensuring adherence to Assignment Instructions (AIs), SOPs, and Sodexo's Code of Conduct, while maintaining service continuity through effective scheduling, shift coverage, and operational oversight.
• Provide incident response and support, acting as tactical support to the SOL during emergencies, supervising fire evacuations, and stepping up as SOL when required.
• Drive team performance and developmentby completing PDRs, coaching staff, supporting training initiatives, and managing HR casework including attendance and performance.
• Ensure operational excellencethrough effective communication, professional service delivery, stakeholder engagement, and accurate handovers between shifts.
• Support site coordination and compliance, overseeing equipment allocation, contractor access, and maintaining service standards in line with contractual obligations-including attending off-site meetings as needed.

What you bring:

• Valid SIA Guarding and CCTV licenceswith proven experience leading security teams.
• Strong communication skills, able to engage effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and team-orientated, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Detail-orientated and safety-conscious, with experience in manual handling and accuracy in all tasks.
• Tech-savvy and numerate, proficient in Microsoft Office and confident in problem-solving under pressure.

What we offer:

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 also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Package Description

• • 40 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday
  • between £33,000 and £35,000 per annum
  • Sodexo rewards and benefits

About The Company

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.

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, So Together, 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.