Security Resource Lead

Security Resource Lead
Location: Birmingham Airport
Salary: £37,000pa - £40,000pa + benefits
Benefits: Generous Pension Scheme, Life Insurance, Employee Share Scheme, Medical Cash Health Plan
Contract Type: Permanent
Grade: Supervisor
Department: Security

Birmingham Airport are seeking a highly organised, analytical, and proactive Security Resource Lead to join their Security Business Support team. This is a key role responsible for building, managing and maintaining long-term resource planning and rosters for our Security Operation.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel in data-driven decision-making, and enjoy working collaboratively with operational teams, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop 6-52 week resource plans, translating airline schedules and forecasts into workforce requirements.
• Build seasonal and individual rosters aligned with demand, SLAs, working practices, and flexible working requests.
• Use planning tools to balance staffing supply, identify long-term resourcing gaps, and maintain accurate rostering and attendance systems.
• Produce monthly and annual reports, monitor annual leave, overtime, contractual hours, and ensure training compliance.
• Act as the main contact for roster queries, support onboarding, and manage contract or shift preference changes.
• Work closely with Security Operational Line Managers to meet staffing needs.
• Lead quarterly resource planning meetings, ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Department for Transport standards, and provide cover for mid- and short-term planning when required

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience creating and managing optimised staff rosters.
• Strong supervisory or team leadership background.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to analyse complex data and turn it into effective staffing solutions.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain Counter Terrorist Clearance.
• Commitment to maintaining safety, legal compliance, and best practices.

Benefits:

Health & Wellbeing:

• 24/7 GP and Counselling Helpline
• Medical Cash Health Plan
• Access to Occupational Health
• Wellbeing activities

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits:

• Generous Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Access to hundreds of discounts, offers, and perks through BHX Proud Perks

Travel & Transport:

• Free On-Site Parking
• Discounted Travel Passes

Shopping & Leisure:

• Up to 30% off airport restaurants and shops