Are you passionate about safety, security, people, and enjoy structure, even in a dynamic environment? Do you thrive in diverse settings and have a strong affinity for operational businesses? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our open position as Security & Safety Manager at gategourmet Arlanda!

Main Duties and Responsibilities

This role as Security & Safety Manager is central to maintaining and ensuring the safety and security of the company's aviation operations across Sweden. Below is a summary of the main duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and skills outlined in the job description. The position is located in Arlanda, covering our units in Gothenburg (GOT) and Malmö (MMX).  

Security

• Training & Audits: Conduct security training sessions, attend and perform security audits to ensure adherence to security protocols.
• Incident Investigations & Risk Management: Lead investigations for security incidents and security risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Aviation Security: Ensure compliance with aviation security standards through internal audits, gap analysis, and the development of security plans. Ensure the organization maintains its accreditation as a regulated supplier of in-flight supplies
• Physical Security Measures & Theft Control: Oversee access control, building protection, and CCTV surveillance including theft prevention programs.
• Contractor Coordination: Manage and coordinate external security contractors and guard services.
• Awareness: Promote security awareness across all levels of the organization.
• KPI Reporting: Define, measure, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to security.

Safety & Unit Emergency Preparedness (UEP)

• Preparedness Act Compliance: Ensure fire control systems, alarm systems, and evacuation plans comply with regulations and are regularly tested. Develop and test other emergency response plans.
• Coordination: Work with managers and authorities on safety and unit emergency preparedness measures.
• Ramp Safety programs Support: Ensure quality control measures are in place and followed in coordination with responsible departments.
• Incident Investigations & Risk Management: Lead investigations for incidents and safety risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Safety KPI Reporting: Define, measure, and report safety KPIs.
• ESG Coordination: Coordination of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) program, local and global.

Qualifications

• Experience in Security/Safety Management: Prior experience as a Security Manager, Security Consultant, or Safety Manager.
• Risk, Crisis, Quality management: Expertise in conducting risk analysis; emergency preparedness crisis and quality programs.
• Language Proficiency: Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English.

Skills

This role requires a blend of strategic oversight, hands-on operational involvement, and the ability to work across multiple units and locations, making it both complex and essential for the organization's safety and security management.

Aviation Security Knowledge: Strong understanding of aviation security regulations

Networking & Conflict Management: Skilled in building relationships and managing conflicts.

Compliance & Risk Analysis: Expertise in compliance and risk mitigation.

Proactive & Solution-Oriented: Forward-thinking with a focus on solutions.

Organizational & Methodical: Structured and organized approach.

Service-Oriented: Collaborative and effective in matrix organizations.

Integrity & Professionalism: High levels of integrity and professionalism.

Due to our location at Arlanda Airport we conduct security screenings for all potential employees. To pass the security screening, you will need to provide documentation of your activities over the past five years, proof of a clean criminal record, and a valid ID card. We will provide more details on this process later. Enough with the formalities. We are interested in you and hope the feeling is mutual. If you're interested in continuing the conversation, please apply by the link!

Information about the company

Gategourmet is a part of gategroup that´s a market-leading company with strong culinary roots providing superior culinary and retail services with continuing product innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup employs over 38,000 people and operates in 200 locations across all continents. Gategourmet is producing, packaging, and delivering catering services to the airline and railway industries around the globe. In Sweden we nourish the journey with approximately 270 employees, of which around 200 are based in Stockholm, close to Arlanda Airport. Working with us means being part of a dynamic work environment with significant opportunities to make an impact. For more information about gategourmet, visit www.gategroup.com.