Aviation Security Risk Transformation Lead

Aviation Advisors Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

British Airways is seeking an Aviation Security Risk Manager - Transformation to lead a high-performing team in mitigating global aviation security risks and driving transformational change. The role focuses on embedding a risk-based approach, coordinating with regulators, and evolving security capability across the network.

You will influence operations, governance and reporting while maintaining operation resilience and safety in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• 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 (Desirable).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 to operational stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, including the Department for Transport and international regulators, ensuring compliance and oversight.
• 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 to support colleague safety.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, oversee investigation activity and maintain awareness of international aviation security requirements and changes.
• Champion British Airways values and behaviours and participate in the on-call rota.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Aviation security

Regulatory compliance

Job description

British Airways is seeking an Aviation Security Risk Manager - Transformation to lead a high-performing team in mitigating global aviation security risks and driving transformational change. The role focuses on embedding a risk-based approach, coordinating with regulators, and evolving security capability across the network.

You will influence operations, governance and reporting while maintaining operation resilience and safety in a dynamic, international environment.