Vetting Manager

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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.

Security Pass & Vetting 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.

Policies, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Stakeholder Support

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

Authorised Signatory Duties

• 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.

Screening & Regulatory Compliance

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

Data Management & Reporting

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

Financial Management

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

Stakeholder Relationships

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

Team Leadership

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

Business Development & TUPE

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

Audit, Training & Governance

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

Health & Safety & Projects

• 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.

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