Aviation Security Policy & Regulations Manager

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 Policy & Regulations Manager

What you’ll do:

Responsible to Senior Aviation Security Policy Manager for supporting the development of a risk-based and regulatory compliant Aviation Security Program (ASP), providing specialist advice and guidance to key operational areas and managing the policy interaction on security issues with key regulatory, government and industry bodies to protect and advance BA’s operational and strategic interests.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Ability to work in a cross-functional team, representing the Head of Aviation & Operational Security and Senior Aviation Security Policy Manager.
• Intellectually agile to understand complex Aviation Security regulations and apply to the BA operation
• Ability to critically analyse complex problems and create innovative solutions
• Ability to explain issues simply, build credibility and sustain relationships.
• Innovative and agile thinking with capability to make time critical decisions.
• Strong influencer and collaborator, capable of driving key decisions.
• High resilience and able to manage conflict
• Confident decision maker, using initiative and a creative approach to problem solving.
• Able to understand how each part of the business interacts and able to find solutions.
• Ability to tailor effective communications to suit a wide range of audiences.
• Good judgement and decision-making managing multiple competing priorities, under pressure, operating independently.
• Tenacious with good analytical and problem-solving ability to deliver practical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build instrumental relationships with stakeholders.
• Innovative and creative problem solver.

Your experience:

• A track record of relationship building and ability to influence stakeholders across a diverse range of cultures.
• The role holder must be able to obtain a UK National Security Vetting & DfT AvSec Managers qualification
• Technical expertise in Aviation Security is desirable
• Operational experience in cross functional working environments

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.

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