Job Description
About Your Airport
Newcastle is a multi-award-winning Airport that proudly connects the North East region to the world. In 2025, the Airport was recognised as ‘Best Airport in Europe’, in the 2 to 5 million passenger category, at the ASQ Awards for providing exceptional customer service.
Committed to a sustainable future, the Airport is on track to achieve Net Zero Carbon status by the year 2035 and has been recognised as a 'sustainability sector leader'. The business has its own solar farm that can provide 100% of its electricity on a sunny day and it is making significant investments to transition its vehicle fleet to electric models.
Over recent years more than 46,000 trees have been planted on Airport-owned land to support its carbon offset activities and enhance biodiversity.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Security Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of security operations at a busy regional airport. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring compliance with UK aviation security regulations, safeguarding passengers, staff, and infrastructure, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational efficiency.
What will you be doing?
- Lead, manage, and develop the airport security team, fostering a high-performance culture
- Oversee daily security operations, including passenger screening, access control, perimeter security, and airside/landside security
- Ensure full compliance with all relevant UK aviation security regulations, including Department for Transport (DfT) requirements and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) standards
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Airport Security Programme (ASP)
- Lead incident response and ensure effective resolution of security breaches or disruptions
- Lead threat assessments in coordination with relevant agencies (e.g. police, intelligence services)
- Liaise and manage key stakeholder relations including but not limited to airlines, police, border authorities, equipment providers, and regulatory agencies
- Represent the airport at security forums and industry meetings
- Implement new technologies and innovations in aviation security where appropriate
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in aviation security management or a similar high-security environment
- Strong knowledge of UK aviation security regulations and compliance frameworks
- Experience managing large operational teams in a 24/7 environment
- Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and incident management
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to make critical decisions under pressure
Qualifications
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in security management, aviation, or a related field
- Professional security accreditation (e.g., AVSEC Manager certification) preferred
- Training in risk management, crisis management, or emergency planning is desirable
Why come onboard?
Newcastle International Airport is a unique work environment where your actions really matter! The environment fosters a real passion for aviation operations and being best in class.
Just some of the benefits you can enjoy:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Reduced parking charges – Park & Fly
- Car servicing and repairs
- Free on-site car parking whilst at work
- Access to World Duty Free
- On-site occupational health support
- On-site physiotherapist
- Employee assistance programme support
- Employee discounts at airport retail/ catering outlets
- Membership to our on-site gym
Final call for a Security Manager!
This post requires access through the Critical Part at the Airport and therefore in line with Department for Transport regulations; you will be required to demonstrate during the recruitment process that you have no relevant criminal record.
Newcastle International Airport Limited promotes the equality of opportunity.
Being part of the Disability Confident Commitment means that we want to ensure all our organisational policies and processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone. This includes our recruitment strategies, and we welcome applications from all prospective candidates.