Samina Shabbir

Strategic Learning Operations and Compliance Leader with 14+ years of experience delivering training governance, learning infrastructure programmes and operational compliance within complex aviation environments at Heathrow Airport. Experienced in leading high-performing teams, managing large-scale learning facilities and overseeing multi‑million‑pound learning investments. Proven ability to drive compliance, strengthen operational readiness and implement scalable learning solutions aligned with business priorities.

Recognised for strong stakeholder engagement, leadership presence and continuous improvement across operational learning environments.

Learning Project Lead at Heathrow Airport – Compass Centre (2021-01 – Present)

• Lead the Learning Compliance function responsible for governance, regulatory alignment and operational training assurance.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Learning Compliance team, ensuring delivery of high standards across learning operations.
• Oversee 49 operational learning and training facilities ensuring readiness, utilisation and compliance across the organisation.
• Manage learning infrastructure investment exceeding £2M, ensuring strong financial governance and strategic allocation of resources.
• Partner with senior operational leaders to align learning strategy with organisational priorities and workforce capability needs.
• Lead planning and delivery of learning infrastructure initiatives including facility upgrades and operational improvement projects.
• Drive continuous improvement across learning systems, reporting and governance frameworks.
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance across operational training environments within a highly regulated security setting.
• Led governance and operational oversight of 49 learning facilities supporting critical airport security operations.
• Successfully managed learning infrastructure investment portfolio exceeding £2M.
• Strengthened training compliance frameworks to support regulatory and operational readiness.
• Introduced improved governance and reporting processes to enhance visibility of training compliance across operational teams.

Security Compliance & Training Coordinator at Heathrow Airport – Compass Centre (2019-01 – Present)

• Coordinated training compliance across operational security teams within a highly regulated aviation environment.
• Managed training schedules, compliance reporting and governance processes for security operations.
• Provided operational leaders with insights on compliance risks and workforce readiness.
• Implemented process improvements to streamline training delivery and compliance monitoring.

HR Administrator | Project Training Coordinator | Learning & Development Administrator | Security Officer at Heathrow Airport (2007-01 – 2019-12)

Progressed through multiple operational and HR roles, building expertise in learning operations, training coordination, administration and frontline airport security.

BA (Hons) in Business & Human Resource Management

BTEC National Diploma

BTEC First Diploma

GCSEs in English & Maths