Vetting Manager

LOCATION: Heathrow Airport

SHIFT PATTERN: Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:30 but as business requirements if things change, 40 HOURS PER WEEK

CONTRACT: 12 month FTC

SALARY: Competitive

The Vetting Operations Manager leads the end‑to‑end vetting, , and security compliance function across the UK aviation business. The role ensures full compliance with CAA and airport regulations, manages national vetting and , oversees authorised signatory duties, and drives continuous improvement to support safe, efficient, and scalable operations.

• Lead national vetting and  teams, ensuring compliant, accurate, and efficient processes.
• Implement best practice security pass procedures aligned with CAA and airport standards.
• Support operational leaders with licensing, recruitment, and onboarding requirements.

• Develop and maintain vetting and , ensuring alignment with regulatory changes.
• Identify process gaps and implement corrective actions to strengthen compliance and resilience.
• Exercise authority to approve or refuse passes based on documentation standards.

• Provide expert guidance to managers on vetting, , and employment related compliance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders.

• Act as an authorised signatory across required airports.
• Maintain the authorised signatory list and ensure all remain trained and compliant.
• Oversee full referencing checks, including employment history, gaps, HMRC, overseas checks, and translations.

• Manage suppliers for GSAT, CRC, CTC, and other screening requirements.
• Ensure screening quality, timelines, and regulatory compliance.

• Maintain accurate records of all vetting and  activity.
• Track applications, renewals, expiries, and pass returns.
• Produce monthly dashboards and compliance reports.

• Manage departmental budgets and review monthly invoices, resolving discrepancies.

• Build strong relationships with airport authorities, internal teams, and external partners.
• Ensure excellent customer service across all passes issuing functions.

• Lead, develop, and performance manage national vetting and .
• Oversee workforce planning, productivity reporting, and workload distribution.

• Develop commercially viable vetting and  for external clients.
• Support TUPE processes and ensure compliant onboarding of transferring staff.

• Conduct internal and supplier audits (Right to Work, Modern Slavery, Airside , vetting).
• Deliver training on CAA and company standards.
• Approve new administrators on .

• Ensure vetting operations comply with H&S policies.
• Contribute to cross‑functional projects and business initiatives.

• Senior experience in vetting, compliance, or aviation security operations.
• Strong knowledge of CAA regulations and airport  requirements.
• Expertise in vetting, screening, and referencing processes.
• Excellent data management, reporting, and organisational skills.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication abilities.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement in a fast‑paced environment.

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 24/7 GP:
  Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK‑based GP from the comfort of your own home
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
• Get Fit Programme
• Financial and legal support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:

• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
• Life:
  Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
• Support:
  Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

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