Security Compliance Manager

Job Overview

As the Security Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for the coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of security activities across the UK & Ireland. You will ensure compliance with corporate, local, and legislative security requirements while actively supporting the development and effectiveness of our Security Management Systems.

The role is a regional role and successful candidates must be flexible to travel across the UK&I based on business requirements.

• Conduct site visits to all Gategroup aviation sites providing expert security advice and solutions.
• Complete site Risk Assessments and surveys. Generate a risk report for further analysis and review.
• Advise with the writing and publishing of the security programme for all elements of the business.
• Advise with any new unit set ups.
• Provide threat assessments and advice as required.
• Manage the incident reporting systems ensuring that security breaches and potential security breaches are identified and investigated.
• Provide guidance with new business initiatives, providing future proofed solutions which are industry leading.
• Prepare an annual audit schedule and conduct security audits for all sectors of the business.
• Conduct Supplier Audits as per the legal or business requirements and communicate the results to all relevant stakeholders.
• Create a monthly security report and send out to all stakeholders.

• Educated to a Degree level, Qualifications based on experience will be considered.
• A Security specific professional course would be desirable (ASyl or CSMP)

• Previous Experience in a mid-management level preferably within an aviation security role
• Experience of working with CCTV systems, Access Control and X-ray technology preferable.

• Good knowledge of EU and UK Security legislation related to aviation.
• Good knowledge of threat assessment and crisis management planning
• Relevant training in security aspects
• Valid UK driving license is a must Ability to build relations and work with diverse teams
• Ability to work efficiently using own initiative and as a team to resolve issues effectively
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales, prioritising as appropriate
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to present and flex communication styles dependent on the audience level.

• Computer literate and proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel/Power point).

• Organised with attention to detail

Gate Gourmet is the world's largest independent provider of catering services for airlines and are the core business behind gategroup, whose eleven associated brands offer customers a comprehensive scope of products and services for virtually any on-board need. We provide more than 200 million meals a year to our 270-plus customers at some 120 airport locations around the globe.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, undertake a CRC (Criminal Record Check) and provide 5 years of checkable referencing history. For anytime spent outside the UK exceeding 6 months, you must be able to provide a CRC (Criminal Record Check) for that country.