Security Manager

Wizz Air; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the aviation sector is seeking a Security Manager to oversee and enhance security measures across its operations. This role involves managing security risks, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations, and liaising with various authorities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aviation security, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Join a diverse and vibrant team dedicated to providing safe and reliable air travel while making a significant impact on security practices within the organization. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Base salary and employee bonus scheme

Significantly discounted seating tickets

Relocation package

Life insurance

Fast career progression

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aviation with 2+ years in a security role.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and improve security management systems.
• Conduct threat assessments and implement security measures.

Skills

Fluent in English

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work flexibly

Ability to build relationships

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree

Tools

Aviation Security Manager - Syllabus

ICAO ASTP/Basic/Management

Security Auditing and Quality Control

SeMS training

Cyber Security

Job description

Security Manager

Date: Feb 8, 2025

Company: WIZZ Air UK Limited

Location: Luton, GB, LU2 9LY

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY!

Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from more than 100 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.

Purpose of the position:

The purpose of the position is to enable an entity to identify and manage WUK security risks and be assured right up to Board level that the security measures taken to manage those risks are effective and to be the nominated person as Cyber Security Responsible Manager (UK CAA CAP1753) to act as point of contact for cyber security matters.

Responsibilities:

• Establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving an effective security management system.
• Ensuring compliance with the NASP, including cyber security requirements.
• Regularly reviewing to keep pace with ever-changing cyber security trends.
• Proactively applying appropriate and proportionate cyber security best practices to operations.
• Accepting or rejecting risks and taking action according to the company risk tolerability matrix.
• Ensuring effective risk analysis, threat assessment and response capability, security culture, and insider threat assessment policies within WUK.
• Conducting threat assessments and implementing special security measures during periods or incidents of increased threat.
• Formulating an overall security policy for approval by the Accountable Manager.
• Promoting and disseminating company-wide security standards within Wizz Air UK in coordination with Wizz Air Central.
• Establishing and maintaining effective security liaison with governments, airport authorities, and law enforcement agencies.
• Maintaining effective security liaison with the UK Civil Aviation Authority and the UK Department for Transport.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of the Wizz Air UK Security Program according to the security quality control program.
• Reporting all actual or suspected acts of unlawful interference with aircraft operations and mandatory security occurrences to the appropriate authority.
• In coordination with Wizz Air Central, and if required with Security Observers and Security Pilots, managing mid- to long-term projects and maintaining continuous oversight of deviations from company standards, ensuring the timely execution of corrective and improvement actions, and systematic risk assessment.
• Liaising with functional managers, nominated persons, Wizz Air Central, and other AOCs within the Wizz Air Group on security matters.
• Assessing future potential risks through active review of projected demands in line with operational growth and proactively identifying suitable resources, technologies, systems, or processes to mitigate risks, in coordination with Wizz Air Central.
• Participating in new route assessments from a security perspective.
• Conducting internal and external security inspections, audits, and airport assessments.
• Analyzing security-related reports from company departments and taking appropriate actions in coordination with line management.
• Participating in the development of security training syllabi for Wizz Air UK crew members.
• Monitoring activities of legal entities related to security.
• Monitoring activities of Wizz Air UK departments related to security.
• Providing passenger information to law enforcement authorities upon request, in coordination with the Legal department and other relevant teams as needed.
• Coordinating the tasks and managing the Wizz Air UK Security Pilot and Security Observer in their functional roles.
• Coordinating and supervising the physical security of Wizz Air UK bases.
• Cooperating with the Security Support Specialist, Corporate Security Manager, and Security Auditor on background checks, ID cards, office protection, and other security-related matters.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's/Master's university degree
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aviation (Cabin, Ground, Flight, Airworthiness).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an appropriate position.
• At least 3 years residence in the UK
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritize work to deadlines, and pay attention to details.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical thinker and observer with the ability to critically assess requirements and identify possible non-compliances.
• Strong ability to work flexibly - managing changing and competing priorities and absorbing new information rapidly to address complex issues.
• Able to challenge and influence others, including more senior colleagues and stakeholders, to ensure that the right outcomes are achieved.
• Strong ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, to work collaboratively to improve the safety and compliance management system.
• Proven ability to systematically analyze information and to objectively present non-compliance with regulations and requirements.
• Ability to build processes and procedures.
• Ability to travel.

Technical skills, knowledge:

• Aviation Security Manager - Syllabus as per UK SCD (Aviation)
• ICAO ASTP/Basic/Management.
• Security Auditing and Quality Control
• SeMS training
• Cyber Security

What we offer:

• Base salary and employee bonus scheme
• Unlimited number of significantly discounted and confirmed seating tickets, giving access to a continuously growing network of destinations
• Relocation package (if applicable)
• Life insurance
• Instant impact, from any level of the organisation, exposure to C-suite management
• Fast career progression, internal mobility and talent management supported by training opportunities (Wizz Academy and bespoke trainings)
• True international and multi-cultural work environment, passionate, driven and diverse teams

When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process.

We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.