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.

Main duties and responsibilities

* 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

Qualifications

Education

* Educated to a Degree level, Qualifications based on experience will be considered.

* A Security specific professional course would be desirable (ASyl or CSMP)

Work Experience

* 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.

Skills & Knowledge:

* 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/Powerpoint).

* Organised with attention to detail

About the Company:

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