Aviation Security Risk Transformation Lead (12-Month)

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

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.