Future Airspace Environment Lead

• Based at Manchester or London Stansted Airport
• 24 month fixed-term contract
• Flexible/Hybrid working for a better work/life balance
• We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Why MAG?

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate. 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 have access to some great benefits including:

• 6% company contribution pension
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts

The role

As a specialist advisor reporting to the Head of Future Airspace you will plan, prioritise and manage the delivery of the Future Airspace Projects from an environmental perspective. The role will include supporting delivery of airspace change and the environmental elements required by the Civil Aviation Authority in CAP1616, to deliver the CAA’s Airspace Modernisation Strategy (AMS). Delivering airspace change at MAG airports is a strategic priority and is part of a national programme of change. The Future Airspace Environmental Lead is a key role in the delivery of the programme across all MAG airports. Other accountabilities include:

• Leading the delivery of the environmental requirements for each airport, including assessment of noise impacts, local air quality and economic appraisal
• Coordinating the creation of environmental documentation including authoring and reviewing relevant sections of submissions to the CAA.
• The role has direct line management responsibility, and as such, the successful candidate will need to engage, lead and mentor their staff along with other members of the team.
• Coordinate the creation of environmental documentation including authoring and reviewing relevant sections of submissions to the CAA.

What will make you successful in the role?

You will be educated to a Degree/MSc level in an environmental discipline(s) or have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a role relating to environmental impacts within an airport environment. You’ll have thorough awareness of CAA Airspace Modernisation Strategy (AMS) and experience of delivering stages of CAP1616. You will have the ability to translate complex research and technical data into understandable reports, suited to a range of stakeholders and presented in a non-technical manner. Relationships are key in this role and so you’ll be comfortable building relationships with internal and external stakeholders including regulatory authorities, customers, and colleagues.

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