Group SeMS & ERP Manager

Menzies Aviation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Bengaluru is seeking a Group SeMS & ERP Manager to design, implement, and govern the Group Security Management System (SeMS) and Emergency Response Programme (ERP) in line with ICAO standards and national aviation regulations. The role provides independent assurance and expert guidance to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor security risks across the organisation.

You will ensure global consistency, regulatory compliance, and preparedness for security events and

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in aviation security or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of ICAO Annex 17, Annex 19, and ICAO Doc 10121.
• Experience managing aviation security management systems at regional or group level.
• Experience engaging with regulators, airport authorities, and airline customers.
• Proven ability to conduct security risk assessments and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Own, maintain, and enhance the Group Security Management System (SeMS).
• Ensure alignment between SeMS, ERP, SMS, MORSE, Quality systems, and Operational Standards.
• Own and govern the Group Emergency Response Programme (ERP).
• Establish requirements for emergency preparedness, response capability, recovery planning, and post-event review.
• Act as group focal point for SeMS and ERP with regulators, customers, airports and authorities.
• Support regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance activities related to aviation security and emergency response.
• Participate in Group Risk Review Boards, Insight forums, crisis management structures, and governance meetings.

Skills

Aviation security knowledge

Security risk management

Regulatory engagement

Incident management

Emergency response planning

Education

Aviation security qualification

Job description

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at 350 locations in more than 65 countries, across six continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

The Group SeMS & ERP Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, governance, and continual improvement of the Group Security Management System (SeMS) and Emergency Response Programme (ERP) in accordance with ICAO Annex 17, ICAO Annex 19, ICAO Doc 10121 (Aviation Security Management Systems), and applicable national aviation security regulations.

The role provides independent, objective assurance and expert guidance to ensure security risks are systematically identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored across all business units, airports, and business lines.

The post holder acts as the custodian of the Group SeMS and ERP frameworks, ensuring consistent global application, regulatory compliance, effective preparedness for security events and emergencies, and continuous improvement in security performance and organisational resilience.

What you will be doing

• Own, maintain, and continually enhance the Group Security Management System in line with ICAO Annex 17, Annex 19, and ICAO Doc 10121.
• Ensure alignment between SeMS, ERP, SMS, MORSE, Quality systems, and Operational Standards.
• Own and govern the Group Emergency Response Programme, ensuring it is integrated with SeMS, Business Continuity, and Crisis Management arrangements.
• Establish requirements for emergency preparedness, response capability, recovery planning, and post event review.
• Act as the Group focal point for SeMS and ERP matters with regulators, airline customers, airports, and authorities.
• Support regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance activities related to aviation security and emergency response.
• Participate in Group Risk Review Boards, Insight forums, crisis management structures, and governance meetings.

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What we are looking for

• Recognised qualification in aviation security, security risk management, or related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of ICAO Annex 17, ICAO Annex 19, and ICAO Doc 10121.
• Demonstrable experience managing or overseeing aviation security management systems at a regional or group level.
• Proven experience in security risk assessment, emergency response planning, and incident management.
• Experience engaging with regulators, airport authorities, and airline customers on security matters.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.