Aviation Security Compliance Leader

Wilson James; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employer Pension contributions

Financial wellbeing support

Life assurance

Mental health & wellbeing support

Online GP services

Discounts at brands

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Referral scheme

Job summary

Wilson James seeks a Head of Aviation Security Compliance to provide strategic oversight of security compliance across the Aviation & Transport division. Lead the security framework and own SeMS across our airport portfolio.

The role requires extensive aviation security experience, deep regulatory knowledge, and a proven ability to lead audits, manage risk and engage regulators and industry stakeholders to shape our security strategy.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in aviation security.
• Strong understanding of aviation security regulations and frameworks.
• Experience leading audits, inspections and regulatory engagement.
• Proven success managing security governance and assurance programmes.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to influence senior leaders, clients and regulatory authorities.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.
• Inclusive leadership across matrix organisations.
• Eligible to obtain CTC and CRC clearance.
• Aviation Security Manager Level 3 qualification or willingness to undertake company-sponsored training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Aviation Security Compliance framework across the Aviation & Transport division.
• Own and develop Security Management Systems (SeMS) across the airport portfolio.
• Provide expert guidance on aviation security regulation, governance and assurance.
• Lead internal and external audits, inspections and compliance programmes.
• Drive continuous improvement through audit findings, performance data and industry trends.
• Manage aviation security risk assessments, vulnerability reviews and mitigations.
• Lead investigations into significant security incidents and compliance failures.
• Build and maintain relationships with DfT, CAA, airport operators, airlines and other stakeholders.
• Represent Wilson James at regulatory forums, advisory groups and industry boards.
• Influence and support the development of our aviation security strategy across the business.

Skills

Aviation security

Regulatory compliance

Audits & governance

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Leadership

Regulatory engagement

Education

Aviation Security Manager Level 3

Job description

Wilson James seeks a Head of Aviation Security Compliance to provide strategic oversight of security compliance across the Aviation & Transport division. Lead the security framework and own SeMS across our airport portfolio.

The role requires extensive aviation security experience, deep regulatory knowledge, and a proven ability to lead audits, manage risk and engage regulators and industry stakeholders to shape our security strategy.