DXB - Aviation Security Coordinator (EO)

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A British Government Department is seeking an Aviation Security In-Country Coordinator in Dubai on a fixed-term contract. This position involves managing projects to improve aviation security standards with stakeholders in the UAE and Oman. Responsibilities include logistical support for assessments, financial management, and engagement with diverse partners. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, project management experience, and the ability to obtain UK and UAE security clearances. Monthly salary is AED 16,492 with 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

25 days of leave per annum

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely.
• Capable of working under changing priorities and pressure.
• Proactive in problem-solving and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Capability Development projects in the ASIO Country Plan.
• Maintain effective working relationships with aviation security stakeholders.
• Logistical support for security assessments and stakeholder visits.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Project management skills

Fluent in English

Excellent interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require. Job Category Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas) Job Subcategory DFT (Department for Transport) Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The British Embassy Dubai has a vacancy for an Aviation Security In- Country Coordinator, job grade Executive Officer (EO) on a fixed-term contract for two (2) years, with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and on-going business requirement.

The UK has the third largest aviation industry in the world and aviation security has become a high priority in light of the current threat environment. Whilst we have control over security arrangements applied in the UK, our influence over security procedures applied to inbound flights is much less direct. It is of great importance that the right security measures are applied for flights to the UK, for the safety of all passengers on those flights whether UK citizens or not and it is of economic importance, for the UK and partner countries, that we maintain the conditions under which essential airlines can continue and grow.

The Transport Security Directorate (TSD) works across the Department for Transport (DfT), His Majesty’s Government (HMG) and with partners to mitigate the threats the transport sector faces domestically and internationally.

We lead on high profile work to implement and improve the transport sector’s cyber security, maritime and aviation security regimes as well as working with international partners to raise global standards and build capability. As the national security threat to transport evolves, TSD works to ensure that these issues are reflected in the Department’s work and to ensure that we balance prosperity with security objectives.

Within TSD, the Aviation Security International Operations (ASIO) division support DfT strategic priorities by working collaboratively with host states and partners to assess vulnerabilities and build aviation security capabilities in a number of high-risk locations – ASIO’s priority countries. The work undertaken by ASIO is critical in supporting senior officials and Minister’s risk tolerance and as an approach to mitigating the inbound aviation threat to the UK. ASIO’s vision is to be an engaged and empowered team that delivers a world leading service, working collaboratively with our partners to mitigate the risk of a terrorist attack against inbound civil aviation.

ASIO works closely with DfT’s Aviation Security Strategy & Policy (ASSP) Division to manage the risk of an attack against inbound aviation as well as working to improve global aviation security standards bilaterally and through raising international standards.

The Aviation Security Coordinator (ASCO) for United Arab Emirates and Oman, who will be based at the British Embassy in Dubai, will directly support the Aviation Security Strategic Engagement Lead for the UAE and Aviation Security Project Delivery Manager for Oman (both based in London) in building and sustaining relationships with the UAE and Omani governments and other key stakeholders on a wide range of aviation security issues, in order to help deliver the Department for Transport’s core objectives of improving aviation security standards.

The jobholder will be responsible for the delivery of Capability Development (Cap Dev) projects in the ASIO Country Plan including project management, financial management and reporting. The jobholder will also have a key role in delivering engagement activities e.g. visits by the Strategic Engagement Lead and DfT seniors to Post, and inward visits by overseas stakeholders to the UK.

Duties and responsibilities

• Supporting the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of Capability Development activities. Capability Development activity can include training, operational mentoring, the provision of equipment, the management of visits and events and longer-term projects.
• Delivery of day-to-day engagement and maintenance of effective working relationships and partnerships with Aviation Security stakeholders and other governments to achieve Department for Transport aviation security objectives in UAE & Oman.
• Logistical support for Aviation Security assessments of airports in UAE and Oman and inward delegation visits by stakeholders to the UK including record keeping, travel bookings where required and organising meetings/events.
• Financial management of office expenses and Capability Development projects in line with guidance including procurement activity.
• Provide protocol and cultural advice.
• Contributing to ASIO/DfT corporate objectives.
• Contributing to FCDO and Embassy corporate objectives.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required.

• Communicating and Influencing: Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity, and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses, and opinions of others.
• Delivering at Pace: Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
• Managing a Quality Service: Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise, and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
• Working Together: Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources, and support.

Eligibility

Applicants must be able to obtain an appropriate level of UK Security Clearance and be able to obtain a valid UAE police clearance certificate. Higher clearances can be granted only to certain nationalities. For this reason, candidates must be of British, American, Australian, Canadian, or New Zealand nationality in order to gain and maintain the level of clearance required.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Strong administrative skills and high level of organization, capable of working to a variety of workstreams and across various projects under changing priorities while performing well under pressure.
• Fluent in English with ability to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely to a wider audience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team and be adaptable to the working environment.
• Project management skills combined with a strong customer-focused approach and ability to deliver quality service.
• Able to organise and prioritise workload and meet deadlines under changing priorities whilst maintaining close attention to detail and without compromising the quality of the work.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving, including resolving issues through appropriate channels such as calls or site visits where more appropriate.
• Sound judgment, with the ability to make decisions, escape issues when necessary.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently, seeking guidance when essential.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Aviation security experience.
• Embassy experience, including the ability to draft Note Verbales and other formal correspondence.
• Ability to interpret in Arabic language.

Required behaviours

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Application deadline 20 January 2026 Grade Executive Officer (EO) Type of Position Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal Working hours per week 40 Region Middle East & North Africa Country/Territory United Arab Emirates Location (City) Dubai Type of Post British Embassy Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency AED Salary 16,492 Type of Salary monthly Start Date 2 March 2026 Other benefits and conditions of employment

Working hours and remuneration

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, which includes 25 days of leave per annum (calculated pro-rata).

The salary for this role is AED 16,492 per month. The salary is non-negotiable.

There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

This role is for a full-time employment, on a fixed term contract basis for two (2) years, subject to six (6) months’ probationary period. The contract may be extended, subject to satisfactory performance and on on-going business requirement.

The Embassy is open from Monday to Friday from 0700 to 1800 hrs. The Employee’s normal weekly working hours are forty (40) Monday to Friday (inclusive). This is inclusive of one-hour paid rest break for each five (5) hours worked; the timing of the rest break shall be approved by the Employee’s Line Manager and in accordance with operational requirements.

This role may involve travel to Oman for meetings and to support capability development and aviation security assessment activity. Travel to the United Kingdom may be possible to support inward visits and attend internal meetings. The successful candidate must be able to secure visas for these countries.

The Embassy has an active Learning and Development Committee, and the whole of Post is committed to providing the time and resources for staff to develop personally and professionally. The 70/20/10 learning and development model is applied in a flexible manner, with extensive informal and formal opportunities readily available.

The successful candidate will be required to transfer their visa under the Embassy's sponsorship.