Security Operations & Fire Service Manager in Newtownabbey

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance (including a criminal record check)

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Frequent travel between sites in Belfast

LOCATION: Belfast

TYPE: Full time

GRADE: L4

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options
• Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working

Join Airbus in Belfast and play a pivotal role in safeguarding one of the aerospace industry's most dynamic and innovative manufacturing estates. As our Security Operations & Fire Service Manager, you will lead a dedicated team to deliver cutting-edge security strategies and robust emergency response frameworks. Step into a fast-paced environment where your strategic expertise will directly protect our people, critical assets, and future innovations.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Overseeing daily physical security operations while developing and implementing a comprehensive fire safety policy across the Airbus Belfast estate.
• Lead contingency planning exercises and ensure emergency response teams possess the operational capability for immediate, effective turnout in line with regulatory standards.
• Manage fire safety service providers to ensure compliance with safety management systems and BS9999, while serving as the primary focal point for local authorities on fire and rescue matters.
• Drive the Airbus risk management process by completing fire risk assessments, forecasting capital expenditure for mitigation, and harmonising safety reporting across the business.
• Collaborate with Facility Management to ensure all fire detection, suppression systems, and equipment are strictly maintained to manufacturer specifications and national legislation.

ABOUT YOU

Candidate Musts:

• Recognised qualifications in both Fire Safety and Security Management.
• A minimum of 5 years' proven experience in security management.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, backed by a demonstrated ability to analyse, assess, and resolve complex issues.
• Preparedness and flexibility to travel on company business at short notice.

Desirable Criteria:

• A background in fire service or fire safety management within the commercial or industrial sector.
• Prior experience successfully managing a fire or security contractor.
• Comprehensive proficiency in using Microsoft Office and G-Suite.

Please note that meeting the mandatory criteria listed above guarantees consideration for the role, but does not ensure progression to the interview stage. In the event of a high volume of qualified applications, the selection panel reserves the right to shortlist and progress candidates who additionally meet one or more of the preferential (desirable) criteria.

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Closing date: Tuesday 18th August 2026

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Physical Security

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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