Aviation Risk Leader - Safety, Security & Compliance

John Menzies; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

John Menzies in the UAE seeks a Senior Vice President Risk to lead the regional risk function across MEAA, overseeing Health, Safety, Security, Quality, Training and Environment domains. The role requires directing risk programmes, ensuring compliance with local and international standards, and liaising with regional management on risk controls.

The successful candidate will drive proactive risk management, align safety culture, and develop policies across the region, partnering with EVP's and

Qualifications

• Master's or bachelor's degree, MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years' experience, aviation sector preferred.
• Level 6 or equivalent occupational health and safety qualification.
• Recognition in aviation security and environmental management.
• Experience in risk management techniques and proactive to predictive approaches.
• Mechanical/Automobile Engineering knowledge is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional 'Risk' function, implementing and monitoring Safety, Security, Quality, Training and Environment standards.
• Manage operational risk to support safe operations and improve culture while reducing financial impact.
• Ensure compliance with country legislation on safety, security, quality, training and environment.
• Collaborate with regional executives and function leads on policies and risk framework.
• Plan, develop and implement risk programmes across the region.
• Continuously evaluate policies and processes for continuous improvement.
• Improve hazard identification and risk control and support field operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural communication

Strategic leadership

Education

Master's/Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred)

Job description

John Menzies in the UAE seeks a Senior Vice President Risk to lead the regional risk function across MEAA, overseeing Health, Safety, Security, Quality, Training and Environment domains. The role requires directing risk programmes, ensuring compliance with local and international standards, and liaising with regional management on risk controls.

The successful candidate will drive proactive risk management, align safety culture, and develop policies across the region, partnering with EVP's and