Inverness Airport - Ground Security Operative (Fixed Term)

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited; Inverness; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff benefits programme

Job summary

Inverness Airport Ground Security Operative is a fixed-term, part-time role based in Inverness. The position starts at £29,037 and rises to £29,735 pro rata for part time, with a 17.5 hour basis.

The post includes benefits such as generous annual leave, an employee assistance programme and a staff benefits programme. You will play a key role in passenger security and customer service at Inverness Airport.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18 or over within the next 3 months.
• There will be background checks including a Criminal Records Check.
• There is physical work requiring time on your feet, bending, reaching and lifting bags.
• Ability to search passengers by hand as part of security screening.

Responsibilities

• Control access to airside areas and verify credentials.
• Provide a warm welcome and high standard of customer service to passengers.
• Work as part of a team to maintain security and a positive passenger experience.

Job description

credit_card Salary Starting £29,037 rising to £29,735 (Pro rata for Part Time)

Job profile for Inverness Airport - Ground Security Operative (Fixed Term)

Inverness Airport - Ground Security Operative (Fixed Term)

location_on Inverness 26/11/2026 Inverness Airport - Ground Security Operative (Fixed Term)

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Starting £29,037 rising to £29,735 (Pro rata for Part Time)

Contractual hours 17.5 Basis Part time Package Generous Annual Leave Employee Assistance Programme Staff Benefits Programme Job category/type Security Job reference REQ000691 Attachments: Ground Security Operative Job Description - July 2026.docx Application guidance.pdf Recruitment Guidance for Candidates - Criminal Record Checks and PVG - June 2025.pdf Information for Candidates - AMSL.pdf Competency Framework 2025.pdf

Job description

Can you work well as part of a team offering a warm welcome to our passengers and providing them with excellent customer service as they make their journey through our airport? Are you passionate about making your workplace a safe yet enjoyable place to visit?

Key information:

• This is a fixed term appointment and is expected to end on 31/10/2027
• The basic salary for this role begins at£29,037 (pro rata for part time), increasing to£29,735 (pro rata for part time) after one years service.
• Other benefits include 28.5 days annual leave per year, increasing to 33.5 after 5 years' service (pro rata for part time).
• 8 recognised public holidays.
• An attractive pension contribution scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff benefits programme.

Some important things you need to know are:

• You'll be controlling access to airside areas so must be aged 18 or over within the next 3 months.
• There are physical elements to this role, so you need to be prepared to spend a lot of time on your feet, whilst also bending, reaching and lifting bags.
• You'll need to be comfortable searching passengers by hand – sometimes this will be colleagues or other people you know;
• Various background checks, including a Criminal Records Check, will be carried out before you can start.

Why join us?

In return for your professionalism and commitment we offer an excellent pay and allowance package, generous annual leave entitlement, company pension and employee assistance programme. We are supportive of our employees' ongoing learning and development and offer a variety of training opportunities.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your application form should give us an accurate and authentic picture of your personal skills and experiences. This is important to determine whether you are a good fit for the role.

Tips:

• Do show us the real you - your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Don't let AI write your answers.
• Why this matters : You may use AI to help you write your own answers but applications that rely on AI-generated content may be rejected. By submitting your application, you are confirming your responses are based on your own knowledge, skills and achievements.

Closing date: midnight on Thursday 26 th November 2026

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact [e-mail]

For queries related to the application process please contact [e-mail].

We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality of opportunity at all our airports.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and aim to provide support to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and their employment.

In support of our commitment to the Gaelic language and culture, as demonstrated in our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from those with Gaelic language skills.

Please note that all salaries are subject to review through the Company's evaluation process.

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