Aviation Security Team Leader

London Southend Airport Company; Southend-on-Sea; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeships funding (levels 3–7)

Medicash healthcare benefits

Wellbeing app access

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

World Duty Free Discount

Job summary

London Southend Airport Company is seeking a Security Team Leader to guide Ground Security Officers and support day-to-day security operations. You will drive safety, compliance and passenger service excellence at the airport.

The role requires experience in Aviation Security, leadership of security teams, and flexibilty to cover early to late shifts. You will work closely with the People Team to maintain high security standards and passenger welfare.

Qualifications

• Colour-blind test required to operate X-ray equipment.
• Flexibility to work a varied shift pattern across airport hours (03:00–00:00).
• Experience in Aviation Security is essential.
• Certification: Ground Security Officer Level 1.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Ground Security Officers.
• Support recruitment, colleague development and performance management.
• Allocate resources to meet operational and security requirements.
• Compliance monitoring across operations.
• Respond to incidents, alarms and security issues.
• Deliver a safe, warm, professional and efficient passenger service.
• Screen passengers and baggage in line with CAA regulations.
• Conduct CCTV monitoring and security patrols across the airport.
• Complete administrative duties and maintain documentation.
• Deputise for the Security Duty Manager or Control Centre Supervisors as required.
• Collaborate with colleagues to keep the airport operating safely and smoothly.

Skills

Colour‑blind test

Shift flexibility

Aviation Security

Ground Security Officer Level 1

Ground Security Supervisor Level 2

Education

Ground Security Officer Level 1

Ground Security Supervisor Level 2

Job description

London Southend Airport Company is seeking a Security Team Leader to guide Ground Security Officers and support day-to-day security operations. You will drive safety, compliance and passenger service excellence at the airport.

The role requires experience in Aviation Security, leadership of security teams, and flexibilty to cover early to late shifts. You will work closely with the People Team to maintain high security standards and passenger welfare.