Aviation Security Risk Manager - Transformation (12 month FTC) in Hounslow

A career without limits. As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. A job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways, the sky is never the limit.

The role: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. British Airways is at the forefront of keeping our colleagues, customers and global operation safe and secure. As part of our Corporate Safety & Security team, you'll play a critical role in protecting one of the world's most recognised airlines while helping shape the future of aviation security through transformation and innovation. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team responsible for identifying, assessing and mitigating aviation security risks across our global network.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, develop and empower a high-performing team to mitigate aviation security risks across the British Airways network.
• Drive transformation initiatives, embedding a risk-focused approach and building aviation security capability across operational areas.
• Identify and address aviation security performance trends and issues through the continued development and utilisation of security risk dashboards and data insights.
• Work collaboratively with Aviation Security Assurance, Policy, Operational Risk and Border Security teams to improve security performance and compliance.
• Oversee remediation activities at airports across the network, providing expert guidance and support to operational stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, including the Department for Transport and other international regulators, ensuring compliance and effective oversight.
• Provide security-related reporting and updates, including support for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) requirements.
• Oversee cargo security risk assessments, audit activities and performance management processes.
• Assess security risks relating to crew accommodation and transport arrangements, providing guidance and recommendations to support colleague safety.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, oversee investigation activity and maintain awareness of international aviation security requirements and emerging changes.
• Champion British Airways values and behaviours while supporting wider Corporate Safety & Security objectives, including participation in the on-call rota.

What You’ll Bring To British Airways:

• Strong leadership capability and a passion for developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to build credibility quickly, influence stakeholders at all levels and create lasting relationships across a diverse network of colleagues, regulators and external partners.
• Thrive in complex environments, balancing multiple priorities whilst making sound, risk-based decisions under pressure.
• Innovative and agile thinker who embraces change and is comfortable working with ambiguity.
• Analytical mindset to interpret complex information, identify emerging risks and develop practical solutions that drive improvement.
• Confident and effective communicator with a wide range of audiences, translating complex security issues into clear and meaningful actions.
• Collaborative approach, resilience and ability to inspire others to help embed a positive security culture across the business.
• Passionate about delivering transformational change, empowering teams to adopt new ways of working and helping British Airways remain safe, secure and operationally resilient in an ever-changing global environment.

Your Experience:

• Holds, or can obtain, UK Security Clearance. (Essential)
• Holds, or can obtain, an Aviation Security Manager qualification. (Essential)
• Holds, or can obtain, Department for Transport Threat Assessment training. (Essential)
• Strong understanding of aviation security regulations and security management practices. (Essential)
• Practical knowledge of operational processes within a complex aviation or operational environment. (Desirable)
• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• Demonstrated success in influencing stakeholders and building relationships across diverse cultures and environments.
• Experience working in a cross-functional operational environment.

We're looking for a confident and forward-thinking leader who can combine operational expertise, strategic thinking and people leadership to help shape the future of aviation security at British Airways.

What We Offer:

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity:

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.