As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.
This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.
So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.
We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.
Position: Head of Cyber Compliance
Reporting to the Director of Cyber & IT Risk, this role leads British Airways’ Cyber Compliance team. As an airline, we operate in a highly regulated environment with many cyber standards and regulations to uphold. This is an exciting time to join us on our transformative cybersecurity journey!
What You’ll Do
- Lead the Cyber Compliance team, which includes functions across cyber change, compliance analysis, and policy & awareness.
- Provide clear and actionable reporting on cyber control effectiveness for British Airways’ compliance stakeholders.
- Guide the team in measuring and assessing existing cyber control effectiveness, supporting ongoing risk identification and assessment.
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal audit and regulatory bodies on cyber compliance matters.
- Ensure our Cyber Management System is updated regularly, with policies and standards that are comprehensive, effective, and fully adopted across the organisation.
- Collect and maintain a complete set of evidence to meet various compliance requirements, covering regulations like NIS, Aviation Cyber (Part IS, CAP1753, and continuing airworthiness), PCI DSS, SWIFT, and GDPR. Aim for efficiency while maintaining high standards of accuracy!
What You’ll Bring to British Airways
- A highly analytical approach, with attention to detail and a structured mindset.
- An adaptable perspective, able to present compliance data in ways that support decision-making at all levels.
- A collaborative mindset, working constructively with stakeholders to capture evidence and assess controls.
- Inspiring leadership skills, with clear and positive communication across all levels.
- Exceptional organisational skills, with an ability to think strategically and see the bigger picture.
Your Experience
- Relevant cybersecurity qualifications or certifications (e.g., ISO27001 Lead Auditor, CISA, SANS GIAC, CISSP).
- Solid understanding of PCI DSS, GDPR, and NIS D regulations.
- Familiarity with Aviation Cyber regulations (Part IS, SCD, CAP1753) is a plus.
- Knowledge of the NIST Framework and NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (desirable).
- Proven experience in cyber or information security auditing.
What we offer:
We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.
From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.
At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.
We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.
Inclusion & Diversity
At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.
Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.