Security Team Leader - 40hrs per week

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

Our SENsational colleagues are what make our airport thrive. Our goal is to develop each and every one of our colleagues’ skillsets by investing heavily in training and development throughout their careers, creating a culture of internal development and progression. A number of our senior leadership team began their career with us in an entry level role, the sky is the limit here at LSA.

As one of the key employers for Southend City we aim to always ensure that our roles are accessible to the community. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues.

Now is an exciting time as ever to join our airport. As a business, we are constantly growing. There really isn’t a better time to join team SENsational

About the role

Our Security Team is at the heart of keeping London Southend Airport safe, secure and welcoming. As Security Team Leader you will lead a team of Ground Security Officers throughout their shift, driving operational excellence, supporting day-to-day security activities and ensuring that every passenger enjoys a smooth, safe and efficient journey from the moment they arrive.

Key Responsibilities

As a Security Team Leader, no two days are ever the same. You'll play a key role developing our Ground Security Officers and keeping our airport and passengers safe. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of Ground Security Officers
• Supporting recruitment, colleague development and performance management activities
• Allocating of resources to ensure operational and security requirements are met
• Compliance monitoring
• Responding to operational incidents, alarms and security-related issues
• Support in the delivery of a safe, warm, professional and efficient service to passengers.
• Screening passengers and baggage in accordance with CAA regulations.
• Conducting CCTV monitoring and security patrols across the airport.
• Completing administrative duties and maintaining relevant documentation.
• Deputise for the Security Duty Manager or Control Centre Supervisors when required
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to keep the airport operating safely and smoothly.

Skills and experience:

Our fantastic Security Training team equip you with the training required to excel in this role, however, there are some requirements successful candidates will need to meet:

• As you will be operating the X-Ray Machines, you will be required to pass a colour‑blind test
• Flexibility to work a varied shift pattern across the operating hours of the airport (03:00-00:00)
• Experience working within Aviation Security
• Ground Security Officer Level 1
• Ground Security Supervisor Level 2

Onboarding & Vetting, Key Information:

Due to the nature of working in a secure airport environment, all successful applicants of London Southend Airport will be required to obtain and maintain and airside pass. Our People Team will support in the application process; however, all successful applicants will need to be able to provide:

• A Clear Standard DBS Check
• a full 5‑year history of employment, self‑employment, education and any gaps in activity.
• Any supporting documents requested as part of the vetting process
• Successful applicants to our Security team, will also be required to undertake a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC)

If you require any reasonable adjustments regarding these points, please talk to us during the interview process.

Now that you understand the role and possess all the necessary skills, we would like to share more about our benefits package. We value our colleagues and are pleased to offer a range to benefits to that support their wellbeing and work‑life balance. Here is a brief overview of what’s on offer;

• Apprenticeships – we are proud to offer our colleagues the opportunity to gain valuable qualifications from level 3 through to level 7 (Master’s Degree Level) all whilst being at work. These courses are fully funded and available in a huge variety of disciplines.
• Medicash - London Southend Airport fund cover for all airport colleagues. Giving colleagues access to virtual GP & Physio appointments, access to the Skin Vision app, several retail discounts, and with our bespoke healthcare cash plan, you can claim back what you spend on your everyday health expenses.
• Access to a Wellbeing app containing amazing features such as a mood tracker, live chat or telephone counselling service.
• Employee Assistance Programme to confidentially support and provide advice and guidance to our colleagues with all health and legal related issues.
• ‘My Gym Discounts’ giving up to 25% off memberships with over 3,800 gyms throughout the UK.
• Cycle to Work Scheme giving a saving of up to 21‑39%RRP on bikes and accessories
• World Duty Free Discount.

The pay range for this role is:

15 - 15 GBP per hour (London Southend Airport)