Aviation security Manager

Are you a dynamic and visionary leader with a passion for innovation, learning, and driving exceptional results? Join us as the Aviation Security Manager - Risk, where you will shape the future of aviation security. This role is pivotal in ensuring our operations are safeguarded, our teams are inspired, and our global standards of security, safety and compliance remain second to none.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering creativity and innovation to address aviation security risks.
• Act as a role model, demonstrating our values and behaviours while setting the standard for security and operational excellence.
• Identify and resolve security performance issues at high-risk locations, ensuring robust measures are in place to maintain compliance and security.
• Build strong and effective partnerships with partners around the world, ensuring continued and robust aviation security delivery.
• Drive a learning mindset, empowering your team to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing security environment.
• Deliver innovative solutions to emerging challenges, leveraging critical thinking and creative approaches to problem-solving.

What You’ll Bring to us:

• Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to develop, inspire, and manage teams to achieve their full potential.
• A growth-oriented mindset, embracing learning opportunities and fostering continuous improvement within your team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the confidence to influence decisions at all levels.
• A creative and strategic approach to problem-solving, paired with resilience and adaptability to manage multiple priorities.
• In-depth knowledge of aviation security regulations, coupled with the ability to apply these effectively in dynamic scenarios.

Your Experience:

• Demonstrated success in leading teams within a high-stakes security environment, preferably in aviation or a similarly regulated industry.
• A strong background in managing security risks, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder relationships.
• Proven track record of embedding creativity and innovation in operational processes.
• Relevant qualifications such as UK Security Clearance, AvSec Manager certification, or DfT Threat Assessment training are desirable.