Safety & Operational Risk Specialist - Europe - London, United Kingdom - Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

GSR - Group Safety & Operational Risk Mgt

London, UK
Cathay Pacific
Application Deadline

16 Aug 2023

Role Introduction

Represent Cathay Pacific Airways with respect to all Group Security matters that impact its operations in the European region specifically in the U.K.

Support the Headquarter team, including cargo security team to oversee and direct all Cathay Pacific Group Security processes, procedures and investigations and supports regional (Senior) Airport Operations Managers and other internal stakeholders in the region.

Work together in a coordinated manner with Headquarters including cargo security team to ensure the airline security operations in the region meet various regulatory security requirements and standards in a consistent manner.

To partner with the Regional General Manager, Regional Head of Airports, Country Managers, Airport Operations Managers, Cargo Managers and the Regional Engineering Manager to ensure robust E&A and business continuity plans are in place at all locations and that there is regional and organisational alignment in planning and response.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct onsite security audit and assurance visits across the region for pax and cargo operations on a recurring basis to assess CX operational security, meet with regulators, stakeholders and suppliers, and implement plans to remediate findings of noncompliance and nonconformance.
Monitor regional security threats and maintain regular communication and close links with regional management and Headquarter security team relative to security issues and threats in the region.
Identify all security related risks, formulate mitigation plans and make recommendations to regional management and Headquarters with respect to developing appropriate security measure for the region.
Maintain effective communication and close working relations with all regional management and other internal stakeholders to ensure that their security needs are met and all station security related issues are addressed in a timely and effective manner.
Provide general or adhoc technical guidance, advice and support to regional management and the regional teams from a security perspective.
Take the lead where appropriate in the management of security operational incidents at the airport/inflight in the region through coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Conduct and support ongoing security threat/risk assessment in the region based on vulnerability criteria to determine appropriate levels of protection and security necessary for CX operations and provide timely and accurate security advice, credible intelligence and information to regional management that may have a security impact to CX operations.
Assist in conducting internal security investigation such as fraud, theft, security breaches and insider threat when required and also liaise with external agencies (i.e. law enforcement) as required to meet business requirements.

Business Resilience

Working with the Business Resilience Coordinator, act as a conduit between GSORM Business Resilience and the ports with in the Europe region.
Ensure Town Office and ports' E&A plans are fit for purpose, updated and compliant with all state and local regulations.
Ensure Business resilience coordinator regularly participates in in E&A exercises and table tops, in the office and at the ports Ensure program in place for induction and training of all staff with a crisis response task such that they are familiar with the airline E&A plan, humanitarian response, Callout systems.

Requirements:

Academic qualifications

High School Graduation

Knowledge, skills, training and experience

Minimum 2 years previous experience in emergency response, business continuity, or related activities is required
Minimum 5 years previous experience in the aviation industry, preferably with Airport operational experience/exposure
Solid time management and coordination skills
Proven ability to multitask
Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills
Project coordination and facilitation skills
Proven influencing and negotiating skills
Ability to work remotely, across time zones and across cultures
Proven ability to work under pressure
Excellent communication skills
Understanding of the regulatory regime(s) where the Cathay Group operates

All applicants
must have the right to live and work in the UK.