Vending Administration Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; London; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Vending Administration Manager in London to oversee vending and detainee feeding services, manage operations, and ensure contract excellence. This role offers the chance to impact essential police services while enjoying a diverse benefits package, including a contributory pension and exclusive discounts.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career growth programs

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness classes

Qualifications

• Strong background in retail or vending management, especially in catering or food services.
• Previous hands-on experience in catering operations.
• A proactive, self-starting approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of vending, hospitality, and detainee feeding through external suppliers.
• Manage all commercial reporting and oversee the vending estate.
• Monitor supplier contracts and ensure KPIs are met.

Skills

Retail management

Vending management

Logistics

Contract management

Tools

SAP

EPOS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Introduction
Vending Administration Manager

Location: Lambeth + Mobile across London

Salary - £42000 per annum

Are you a highly motivated, operationally savvy individual with a passion for logistics, food service, and contract management? Want to make a real impact supporting the frontline services of London's Metropolitan Police? If so, we want to hear from you!

We're looking for a Vending Administration Manager to join our dynamic team within ESS, overseeing the delivery of vending and detainee feeding services across the MPS estate. You'll play a critical role in managing our third-party sub-contractors, maintaining service excellence, and driving commercial performance.
What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the day-to-day operations of vending, hospitality, and detainee feeding through external suppliers.
• Manage all commercial reporting: weekly flash figures, monthly financials, and client-facing performance packs.
• Oversee the vending estate-including stock range, machine performance, technical support, and innovation.
• Monitor supplier contracts and hold regular performance reviews to ensure KPIs are met.
• Respond to client feedback
• Stay ahead of the curve by attending monthly innovation meetings and analysing market trends to keep our contract best-in-class.
• Ensure strict compliance with all health & safety and audit protocols.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Strong background in retail or Vending management -especially in catering or food services.
• Previous hands-on experience in catering operations.
• A proactive, self-starting approach to work.

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of SAP, EPOS, and Microsoft Office systems.

What You'll Need

• Comfortable working with digital tools
• Willing to be mobile-this role covers a wide operational area across London.
• Commitment to completing onboarding and training including:
  • Company Induction
  • Cash handling procedures
  • Systems training (SAP, Nexus)

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference by supporting essential police services in London.
• Be part of a high-performing, purpose-driven management team.
• Enjoy the challenge of a varied, mobile role where every day is different.
• Play a key part in shaping innovation and operational excellence in vending and catering logistics.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!