Looking for a job

Adam Blackman

@adamblackman

Message

Risk management and security operations leader with 10+ years in regulated environments.

Switzerland

Message

What I'm looking for

I seek a senior role in risk or security operations where I can lead teams, improve controls, support assurance, and work with regulators in a compliance-driven environment.

I am a Risk Management and Security Operations professional with over 10 years' experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating non-financial risks across aviation, government, law enforcement, custodial services, and military intelligence. I translate operational risk exposures, control weaknesses, incidents, and assurance findings into clear governance actions, reporting, and remediation for senior stakeholders, and I lead teams through incident escalation, policy implementation, audit support, and cross-functional collaboration.

My background includes managing large frontline security teams, coordinating with regulators and external agencies, supporting assurance reviews and investigations, and performing forensic and evidentiary procedures in custody environments. I hold a BSc in Security & Risk Management and bring a pragmatic, compliance-focused approach combined with strong stakeholder communication and international collaboration experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Security Operations Manager

Heathrow Airport

Sep 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year)

Identified, assessed, and mitigated operational and non-financial risks across a complex aviation environment; led 60 officers and 16 team leaders, acted as senior escalation point for incidents, and coordinated with regulators and police to maintain compliance.

Operational Risk Management Escalations Team Leadership Security Operations Regulatory Compliance Stakeholder Management Crisis Response

Security Team Leader

Heathrow Airport

Sep 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 5 months)

Led behavioural detection teams to identify early indicators of security and operational risk, coordinated live operational responses, and escalated intelligence-led concerns to external agencies and senior management.

Incident Management Intelligence Escalation Coordination Governance Support Staff Supervision Reporting

Designated Detention Officer

City of London Police

Oct 2019 - Sep 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Managed detainee welfare and safety within a regulated custody environment, conducted forensic procedures to statutory standards, and supported investigations through accurate reporting and compliance.

Forensics Regulatory Compliance Evidence Handling

Security Officer

Houses of Parliament

Aug 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Conducted access control and screening in a high-profile government environment and maintained preventative security measures and incident response readiness.

Access Control Screening Incident Response High Profile Security Surveillance Compliance

Prison Officer

HM Prison Service

Jan 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year 7 months)

Maintained safety, order, and control within a custodial environment, de-escalated incidents and managed crisis situations to preserve security and compliance.

Incident Management Inmate Welfare Conflict Resolution Risk Assessment Compliance

Armed Police Officer

Ministry of Defence Police

Sep 2012 - Jan 2017 (4 years 4 months)

Protected nuclear defence material and critical infrastructure under strict compliance and accountability frameworks, conducting armed response and security operations.

Critical Infrastructure Protection Compliance Accountability Surveillance Incident Response Security Protocols

Military Intelligence Operator

British Army

Conducted human intelligence collection, analysis, and reporting to support operational decision-making during overseas deployments.

HUMINT Intelligence Analysis Field Reporting Operational Support Risk Assessment Cross Cultural Communication Situational Awareness

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Portsmouth

Bachelor of Science, Security & Risk Management

Completed a BSc in Security & Risk Management with focus on risk and crisis management, governance, organised crime, terrorism, and advanced investigations.