Aviation Security Risk Manager - Transformation (12 month FTC)

British Airways; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff travel benefits

Discounted fares

Job summary

British Airways Aviation Security Risk Manager - Transformation is recruiting to lead a high-performing team and drive risk-based improvements across our global operations. This 12‑month fixed-term contract offers a unique chance to shape the future of aviation security within a major international airline.

You will partner with regulators and internal teams, build data-driven security capabilities, and ensure resilience, safety and compliant operation worldwide.

Qualifications

• Security clearance required or obtainable
• Aviation Security Manager qualification required or obtainable
• Department for Transport Threat Assessment training required or obtainable
• Strong understanding of aviation security regulations and security management practices
• Experience leading and developing teams

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team to mitigate aviation security risks across the British Airways network.
• Drive transformation initiatives embedding a risk-focused approach and building aviation security capability across operational areas.
• Identify and address aviation security performance trends and issues through dashboards and data insights.
• Collaborate with Aviation Security Assurance, Policy, Operational Risk and Border Security teams to improve security performance and compliance.
• Oversee remediation activities at airports across the network, providing expert guidance.
• Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, including the Department for Transport, ensuring compliance.
• Provide security-related reporting and updates, including support for AEO requirements.
• Oversee cargo security risk assessments, audit activities and performance management processes.
• Assess security risks relating to crew accommodation and transport arrangements, providing guidance and recommendations.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, oversee investigation activity and maintain awareness of international aviation security requirements.
• Champion British Airways values and behaviours and participate in the on-call rota.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Risk-based decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

UK Security Clearance (Essential)

Aviation Security Manager qualification

Department for Transport Threat Assessment training

Job description

A career without limits As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

A career without limits As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

The role: Aviation Security Risk Manager - Transformation 12 Month Fixed Term Contract British Airways is at the forefront of keeping our colleagues, customers and global operation safe and secure. As part of our Corporate Safety & Security team, you'll play a critical role in protecting one of the world's most recognised airlines while helping shape the future of aviation security through transformation and innovation. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team responsible for identifying, assessing and mitigating aviation security risks across our global network. Working with colleagues, regulators, airport authorities and international partners, you'll influence how we evolve our security capability, embed a stronger risk-based approach and drive meaningful change across the business. No two days are the same, and your work will have a direct impact on the resilience, safety and success of our worldwide operation.

What You'll Do

• Lead, develop and empower a high-performing team to mitigate aviation security risks across the British Airways network.
• Drive transformation initiatives, embedding a risk-focused approach and building aviation security capability across operational areas.
• Identify and address aviation security performance trends and issues through the continued development and utilisation of security risk dashboards and data insights.
• Work collaboratively with Aviation Security Assurance, Policy, Operational Risk and Border Security teams to improve security performance and compliance.
• Oversee remediation activities at airports across the network, providing expert guidance and support to operational stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, including the Department for Transport and other international regulators, ensuring compliance and effective oversight.
• Provide security-related reporting and updates, including support for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) requirements.
• Oversee cargo security risk assessments, audit activities and performance management processes.
• Assess security risks relating to crew accommodation and transport arrangements, providing guidance and recommendations to support colleague safety.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, oversee investigation activity and maintain awareness of international aviation security requirements and emerging changes.
• Champion British Airways values and behaviours while supporting wider Corporate Safety & Security objectives, including participation in the on-call rota.

What You’ll Bring To British Airways

Firstly you will bring a strong leadership capability and a passion for developing high-performing teams. Your experience will be evident through your ability to build credibility quickly, influence stakeholders at all levels and create lasting relationships across a diverse network of colleagues, regulators and external partners. You thrive in complex environments, balancing multiple priorities whilst making sound, risk-based decisions under pressure.

You are an innovative and agile thinker who embraces change and is comfortable working with ambiguity. Your analytical mindset allows you to interpret complex information, identify emerging risks and develop practical solutions that drive improvement. You communicate confidently and effectively with a wide range of audiences, translating complex security issues into clear and meaningful actions.

Your collaborative approach, resilience and ability to inspire others will help embed a positive security culture across the business. Most importantly, you are passionate about delivering transformational change, empowering teams to adopt new ways of working and helping British Airways remain safe, secure and operationally resilient in an ever-changing global environment.

Your Experience

• Holds, or can obtain, UK Security Clearance. (Essential)
• Holds, or can obtain, an Aviation Security Manager qualification. (Essential)
• Holds, or can obtain, Department for Transport Threat Assessment training. (Essential)
• Strong understanding of aviation security regulations and security management practices. (Essential)
• Practical knowledge of operational processes within a complex aviation or operational environment. (Desireable)
• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• Demonstrated success in influencing stakeholders and building relationships across diverse cultures and environments.
• Experience working in a cross-functional operational environment.

We're looking for a confident and forward-thinking leader who can combine operational expertise, strategic thinking and people leadership to help shape the future of aviation security at British Airways.

What We Offer

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.