Head of Security

Head of Security

Location: Leinster, Ireland. (Travel to sites across Ireland required)

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

Salary: €60,000 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits

About the Role

The Area Security Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all physical security operations across multiple corporate and static locations nationwide. This role ensures the protection of employees, visitors, assets, facilities, and company information through effective security strategies, risk management, incident response, and team leadership.

The Area Security Manager partners closely with corporate leadership and client management to maintain a safe, compliant, and secure operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily security operations across multiple sites within the assigned area.
• Ensure consistent implementation of corporate security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and vulnerability assessments.
• Manage access control systems, CCTV monitoring, alarm systems, and security officer operations.
• Coordinate emergency response procedures and business continuity planning.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks and operational threats.
• Lead investigations into security incidents, theft, workplace violence, policy violations, or suspicious activity; prepare detailed incident reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain crisis management and escalation procedures.
• Supervise and support site security supervisors, officers, and third-party security companies when additional cover is required.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate security personnel.
• Develop staffing schedules and ensure adequate coverage across all locations.
• Promote a strong culture of professionalism, accountability, and customer focus.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations, and PSA industry standards and compliance regulations.
• Support health, safety, and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain accurate security documentation, reports, and records; assist during audits and regulatory PSA inspections.
• Build strong relationships with clients at each location.
• Liaise with law enforcement, emergency services, and government agencies when necessary.
• Deliver regular security updates and reports to senior leadership.
• Oversee contracts and performance of security vendors and service providers.
• Recommend and implement security technology improvements.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive security management experience, preferably in a corporate or multi-site environment.
• Experience managing teams across multiple locations.
• Knowledge of physical security systems, investigations, emergency management, and risk assessment.
• Strong understanding of security regulations and best practices.
• Must have valid Private Security Authority licence.
• Safe Pass, Fire Warden training, First Aid Responder training would be an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Crisis management and problem-solving expertise.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and locations.
• Analytical and investigative skills.
• Proficiency in security technologies and reporting systems.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• IT capability: Word, Excel.

Working Conditions

• Frequent travel between assigned locations will be required.
• Ability to respond to emergencies outside normal business hours.
• Combination of office-based and field-based work environments.

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Client Relationship Manager Corporate Services

Direct Reports: Site Security Managers, Supervisors, Contract Security Personnel

Benefits

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• Extensive Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial advice, and personal issues affecting wellbeing
• Access to a 24 hour virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme with deals 24/7 across retailers (including friends and family)
• Opportunity to contribute to a Pension Plan
• Learning and development tools for career growth
• Bike to Work Scheme to support environmental initiatives and fitness
• Enhanced benefits and leave policies in Ireland

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are an inclusive and Disability Confident Leader employer. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

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