Aerodrome Aviation Security Training and Compliance Manager

BAE Systems.; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Warton seeks an Aerodrome Aviation Security Training and Compliance Manager. This role involves ensuring compliance with aviation security standards, developing training programs, and collaborating with authorities. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in aviation security and team leadership skills. A competitive compensation package and benefits await the right individual.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Previous experience in aviation and physical security management.
• Ability to work in accordance with JESIP (joint emergency services interoperability programme).
• Experience with chairing meetings and undertaking risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage compliance with aviation security.
• Develop and maintain the Warton Aerodrome Aviation Security Programme.
• Support planning and exercising aerodrome security requirements.

Skills

Aviation security manager trained (ASM) qualified

Experience with multi agency settings

Stakeholder management

Team leadership skills

Job description

Job Title: Aerodrome Aviation Security Training and Compliance Manager

Location: Warton (Full-time on site)

Salary: From £47,683.00+

What you'll be doing

• You will monitor and manage compliance with all aspects of aviation security relating to the Warton Aerodrome, whilst collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure cohesion between Aerodrome and overall Warton security outputs and requirements.
• This role will require you to develop, maintain and oversee the Warton Aerodrome Aviation Security Programme (ASP) and associated policies ensuring that its implementation meet all legal requirements
• You will develop, maintain and implement Standard Operating Procedures, Contingency Plans, SeMS quality control and training programmes for Security within the Aerodrome
• Throughout this role you will support the Aerodrome Manager in the planning and exercising of aerodrome and AvSec exercises in accordance with contingency planning requirements for aerodrome safety and national security
• Having the opportunity to chair and/or attend Security Risk Meetings and Security forums, such as Risk Advisory Group (RAG), Security Executive Group (SEG) and the Aviation Security Committee (ASC)
• You will be responsible to the Aerodrome Manager for the oversight and training of aviation security functions and contracted 3rd Party Providers for aviation security implementation, work closely with the Corporate Air Travel and Cargo departments to ensure all processes are integrated and adhered to
• You will develop and maintain professional relationships with local Police, UK Border Force, UK AvSec Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Department for Transport (DfT) as required

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Aviation security manager trained (ASM) qualified
• Previous experience in aviation and physical security management
• Ability to work within multi agency settings, in accordance with JESIP (joint emergency services interoperability programme)
• Experience with chairing meetings and undertake role specific risk assessment
• Strong background in stakeholder management and compliance, with demonstrable team leadership skills

Desirable:

• A formal training and assessing qualification
• Previous experience in compliance monitoring

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Warton Unit Security Team

The Warton unit security team are required to provide heightened levels of security, delivered by a large security team, primarily responsible for physical site security and support to flight operations.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date 17th October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.