Risk manager

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.

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.

Risk Manager (Aviation Security) – Band 3

Join our Corporate Safety & Security team at British Airways, where you’ll play a critical role in protecting our global operation. This team sits at the heart of our airline, ensuring that aviation security risks across our worldwide network are identified, understood, and managed effectively. From working with international regulators to supporting our airport stations on the ground, this is a truly global and dynamic function that enables us to operate safely and securely every day. If you’re looking for a role where you can influence real-world risk decisions, drive improvements in security performance, and collaborate across cultures and regions, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What you’ll do:

• Support the Senior Aviation Security Manager - Assurance and Aviation Security Risk Team, contributing to the delivery of risk management across a portfolio of BA airport stations
• Mitigate down-route aviation security risks to the BA operation using a risk-focused approach, building capability, including providing guidance on travel security, hotel, and transport arrangements
• Identify and address aviation security performance issues and trends using data from audits, assurance, and compliance activities
• Develop and utilise aviation security dashboards to inform decision-making and highlight emerging risks
• Oversee the implementation of remedial actions to improve security performance across BA stations, working closely with WWA and BA line area teams
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide expert advice to drive compliance with the BA Aviation Security Programme (ASP)
• Engage with regulatory authorities at higher-risk destinations to ensure compliance and promote a strong security culture
• Oversee internal security investigations and maintain awareness of regulatory requirements and audit findings
• Act as a role model for BA values and behaviours, contributing to a positive safety and security culture
• Provide support to the wider Aviation Operations Security (AOS) team as required

Please note:

Due to the nature of this role, there will be an expectation of some duty travel to our worldwide destinations. This role is a hybrid role with the minimum expectation to be present at ourWaterside headquarters three days per working week.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

You bring strong judgement and the ability to operate confidently in a fast-paced, complex environment where priorities can shift quickly. You are comfortable working with ambiguity and are naturally curious, always looking to improve performance and drive meaningful change.

Your ability to build credible relationships and influence stakeholders across a wide range of cultures and environments will set you apart. You communicate clearly and effectively, tailoring your approach depending on your audience, and are able to simplify complex issues to support understanding and compliance.

You bring an analytical mindset, using data and insight to identify trends, solve problems, and implement practical solutions. You are resilient, adaptable, and collaborative, with the confidence to make decisions under pressure and the tenacity to see them through.

Experience in the aviation or wider transport sector would be advantageous, particularly where this has involved working with regulation, security, or operational risk environments.

Your experience:

• Holds, or has the ability to obtain, UK Security Clearance, an AvSec Manager qualification, and DfT Threat Assessment certification
• Strong knowledge of aviation security regulation and operational practices
• Experience working within a complex operational or cross-functional environment
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across diverse cultural settings
• Demonstrated experience managing teams or leading through influence
• Practical understanding of operational processes relevant to aviation security
• Experience interpreting regulatory requirements and translating them into effective compliance delivery

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.