Vending Administration Manager Location: Lambeth + Mobile across London
Salary - £42000 per annum
Must hold a valid Driving licence
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 DoingLead 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 ForEssential:
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 NeedComfortable 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, (url removed) 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