This is an exciting new role in which you'll lead our newly created Airfield Performance function to achieve Manchester Airport's future growth targets. The successful candidate will lead and consolidate the integration of all airfield change, transformation and renewal projects into the aerodrome operation, ensuring the regulatory compliance requirements are maintained, operations are fully optimised and aviation growth targets are met and operational KPI's are achieved and exceeded. You'll also be accountable for developing and overseeing the delivery of a portfolio of operational improvement projects across our runway, taxiway and apron flows, ensuring benefits are continually measured and fully realised, whilst ensuring a consolidated plan for aerodrome operations is in place and all technical requirements are met, ensuring front-line service delivery teams are set up for success and benefits are fully realised What will make you successful in the role? We are looking for someone with strong experience of working in a complex, regulated and multi-stakeholder environment. A knowledge of the airport or aviation industry would be advantageous. You'll have proven change management capability and experience of leading continuous improvement projects in a highly complex environment, with the ability to develop and document strategies and plans. You'll also need to have great interpersonal and stakeholder management skills and the ability to analyse and interpret data and draw insight. You will have experience of leading a team of subject matter experts, setting work plans and objectives for the team and establishing continuous improvement projects which support the delivery of Manchester Airport's operational strategy. Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We're also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups. As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process. You can contact the team by emailing HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women's Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity
Every year, Manchester Airport connects over 30 million passengers with more than 200 destinations across the globe. As the third largest airport in the UK, Manchester is also in the top 20 airports in Europe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, Manchester Airport supports over 19,000 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.
Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities. At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You'll also have access to some great benefits including:
- Bonus scheme
- 10% company contribution pension
- Car allowance
- Private medical scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Free parking
- Subsidised public transport
- Huge range of company discounts
- Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Care Concierge service
- Two volunteering days per year
