LOCATION: THE HOWARD CENTRE CONTRACT: Full Time, 42 hours per week SHIFT PATTERN: 4 days on 4 days off (0700-1900) PAY RATE: £16.57 per hour ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE The Soft Services Supervisor is responsible for delivering security and cleaning services to ABM’s exacting standards. You will ensure that the site management centre, all public areas (including service yards, car park, loading bays, common areas, and back-of-house spaces) are secure, safe, and clean to a level that consistently exceeds client expectations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Support site management in operational HR activities to recruit, retain, and develop the security team. Manage staff attendance and absence records in line with company policies and procedures. Set objectives for direct reports following company procedures; apply consistent approaches and mechanisms across the area of responsibility. Conduct regular audits to uphold high standards of cleanliness and a safe, secure environment across the estate. Perform quality audits to ensure service delivery aligns with ISO 9001 requirements and surpasses client expectations. Priorities incidents and ensure all key personnel are kept fully informed. Oversee training, development, and retraining of staff, including customer service training. Deliver formal inductions and site-specific training to all new starters. Identify training needs and maintain accurate site records. Ensure timely responses to all security issues and events. Maintain excellent communication and motivation for all direct reports. Ensure objectives, performance reviews, and Toolbox Talks are completed in accordance with company policy. Identify training needs and maintain accurate, up-to-date site records. Support Site Management to ensure security audits are conducted, highlight any noncompliance, and drive it through to completion. Cultivate exemplary relationships with our client, suppliers, and other partners. Engage with all visitors and tenants within the centre, delivering first-class, customer-focused service. Maintain a consistently professional, pleasant, friendly, courteous, and helpful demeanour while performing duties to the highest standard. Uphold exemplary standards of personal grooming and strictly adhere to site uniform requirements. Respond efficiently and effectively to emergencies (including, but not limited to, fire and bomb threats) and ensure the Centre Team remains fully informed. Assist third-party contractors and visitors, ensuring all site procedures and policies are followed. Complete company-mandated training courses via the ABM University Portal and any other core training required for the role. Perform any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager. Adapt to other day-to-day responsibilities as dictated by circumstances and the needs of the business and client. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE • Valid SIA Door Supervisor and CCTV licenses. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to balance priorities and workloads. Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Ability to work independently and assume responsibility. Calm under pressure with a steady, professional demeanour. Adaptable and flexible approach to work. Team player with a collaborative mindset. Effective report writing and presentation skills. Sharp observational skills. IOSH Managing Safely (preferred). Cleaning background (preferred). If you’re a proactive leader who combines strong people management with a commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction, we’d like to hear from you. Benefits We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including: 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling Get Fit Programme Financial and legal support Cycle to work scheme Access to Lifeworks, our innovative employee app where you can find: Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our careers page ABOUT US ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services that improve the spaces and places that matter most. ABM offers a comprehensive array of facility services that includes cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security, and mission critical solutions. ABM delivers these custom facility solutions to properties across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to schools, airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, entertainment venues and more. In the UK we’re proud to service icon sites across the country with more than 10,000 team members. For more information, visit www.abm.co.uk. ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including: 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling Get Fit Programme Financial and legal support Cycle to work scheme Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find: Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our About ABM: ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together. For more information, visit. ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.