Job Description

At Sodexo Health & Care, everything we do starts with a commitment to safety, dignity, and care. We are seeking a dedicated Security & Car Parking Manager to oversee a critical service at Queens Hospital, Romford. This is a key leadership role, responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff, patients, and visitors - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You'll be the go-to expert for all things security, leading a team of dedicated officers and supervisors, managing car parking logistics, and ensuring compliance with NHS and Sodexo safety protocols. You'll balance operational efficiency with empathy and professionalism - because in healthcare, every detail matters.
If you're a security professional ready to step into a challenging, rewarding role with a direct impact on healthcare safety, we would love to hear from you.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your way.
What You'll Do:
Lead the daily delivery of all security and car parking operations across a large, complex hospital site
Support and deputise for the Security Supervisors, managing a team of approximately 30
Ensure consistent staffing levels and rota planning aligned to contractual KPIs
Oversee incident response, investigations, and liaison with local police and NHS Protect
Produce accurate and timely security reports, audits, and compliance documentation
Manage 3rd party contractors and agency labour to ensure service quality and value
Embed a culture of health & safety, training, and continuous improvement across the team
Act as the point of escalation for security-related risk, compliance, or reputational matters
Represent Sodexo in strategic site discussions, working collaboratively with senior Trust colleagues
Attend court or inquests and provide formal statements as required
What You Bring:
Proven experience in a senior security management role within facilities, retail, leisure, or healthcare
A current SIA licence (Security Industry Authority) is essential
A calm, composed, and authoritative presence - especially in high-pressure or sensitive situations
Strong leadership and influencing skills; able to manage, motivate and develop large teams
Knowledge of healthcare security standards, NHS Protect guidance, and compliance frameworks
Excellent communication and report-writing skills
High levels of commercial awareness and a commitment to delivering value and service excellence
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 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! Career progression for the caring profession.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.
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.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
Attached documents
Salary 40,000pa - 43,000pa + excellent benefits
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/TP/1046678/146022/HC
Contract Type Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date 14 August, 2025
Job Category Operations
Business Unit UK Healthcare
Location Queens Hospital Romford, United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 31 July, 2025