Security Officer

At Sodexo, we believe safety, care, and great service go hand in hand. We're looking for a professional and people-focused Security Officer to join our team at the University of Greenwich - Avery Hill Campus, supporting a safe, welcoming, and well‑managed environment for students, staff, and visitors.

This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing role where you'll combine vigilance with approachability, providing visible security, responsive support, and a positive first impression every day.

As a Security Officer, you will be at the heart of campus life, ensuring a safe, secure, and positive environment. We're seeking someone who is proactive, professional, and passionate about delivering excellent service.

If you take pride in protecting people and places while delivering excellent service, we'd love to hear from you.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone.

• Acting as a first point of contact for visitors and contractors, delivering a professional and friendly welcome
• Carrying out patrols, monitoring CCTV, and securing buildings and grounds
• Responding swiftly and effectively to incidents, alarms, and emergencies
• Managing access control, key systems, and visitor logs
• Supporting incident management and ensuring accurate, timely reporting
• Working collaboratively with the Sodexo team and client stakeholders
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards

• Valid SIA Licence
• 3‑5 years' experience in a security role
• Strong understanding of CCTV, alarms, and security systems
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• High attention to detail with strong report‑writing skills
• Good IT literacy and understanding of data protection

• CCTV Licence
• First Aid and/or Fire Warden certification
• Knowledge of BS7858:2013 standards

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems, 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

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.

• University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Campus, Eltham, SE9 2UG
• £14.80ph + excellent benefits
• 42 hours per week
• 4 on 4 off days & nights
• SIA Licence holder essential
• Security Vetting - BS7858 required