As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

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.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, 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: Aviation Security Manager - Risk

Are you a dynamic and visionary leader with a passion for innovation, learning, and driving exceptional results? Join British Airways as the Aviation Security Manager - Risk, where you will shape the future of aviation security. This role is pivotal in ensuring our operations are safeguarded, our teams are inspired, and our global standards of security, safety and compliance remain second to none.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering creativity and innovation to address aviation security risks.

• Act as a role model, demonstrating British Airways’ values and behaviours while setting the standard for security and operational excellence.

• Identify and resolve security performance issues at high-risk locations, ensuring robust measures are in place to maintain compliance and security.

• Build strong and effective partnerships with partners around the world, ensuring continued and robust aviation security delivery.

• Drive a learning mindset, empowering your team to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing security environment.

• Deliver innovative solutions to emerging challenges, leveraging critical thinking and creative approaches to problem-solving.

What You’ll Bring to British Airways:

• Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to develop, inspire, and manage teams to achieve their full potential.

• A growth-oriented mindset, embracing learning opportunities and fostering continuous improvement within your team.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the confidence to influence decisions at all levels.

• A creative and strategic approach to problem-solving, paired with resilience and adaptability to manage multiple priorities.

• In-depth knowledge of aviation security regulations, coupled with the ability to apply these effectively in dynamic scenarios.

Your Experience:

• Demonstrated success in leading teams within a high-stakes security environment, preferably in aviation or a similarly regulated industry.

• A strong background in managing security risks, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder relationships.

• Proven track record of embedding creativity and innovation in operational processes.
• Relevant qualifications such as UK Security Clearance, AvSec Manager certification, or DfT Threat Assessment training are desirable.

What we offer:

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

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.