Aerodrome Aviation Security Training and Compliance Manager

BAE Systems; Nog Tow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company in the UK is seeking an experienced Aviation Security Manager for the Warton Aerodrome. The role involves developing and overseeing security programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have an ASM qualification and a background in aviation security management. The position offers a competitive pension scheme and numerous health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in aviation and physical security management.
• Ability to operate within multi-agency environments.
• Strong background in compliance and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the Aviation Security Programme.
• Implement Standard Operating Procedures and Contingency Plans.
• Chair Security Risk Meetings and forums.
• Train 3rd Party Providers for aviation security.

Skills

Aviation security management

Stakeholder management

Compliance monitoring

Team leadership

Education

Aviation security manager trained (ASM) qualification

Job description

The Warton Aerodrome is seeking an experienced professional to monitor and manage compliance with all aspects of aviation security. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure cohesion between Aerodrome and overall Warton security outputs and requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and oversee the Warton Aerodrome Aviation Security Programme (ASP) and associated policies to meet all legal requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and implement Standard Operating Procedures, Contingency Plans, SeMS quality control, and training programmes for Security within the Aerodrome.
• Support the Aerodrome Manager in planning and exercising aerodrome and AvSec exercises in accordance with contingency planning requirements for aerodrome safety and national security.
• 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).
• Oversight and training of aviation security functions and contracted 3rd Party Providers for aviation security implementation.

Requirements:

• 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 undertaking role-specific risk assessments.
• Strong background in stakeholder management and compliance, with demonstrable team leadership skills.

Desirable:

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

Please note 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 achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting.

BAE Systems offers a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits. The Warton unit security team provides heightened levels of security, delivered by a large security team, primarily responsible for physical site security and support to flight operations.

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 that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.