Airport Academy Coordinator

The Manchester Airports Group; Diseworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK airport operator is seeking an Airport Academy Coordinator to engage with local communities and promote recruitment opportunities. The role is part-time, based at East Midlands Airport, requiring strong communication and public speaking skills. The successful candidate will attend outreach events, represent the Academy at job fairs, and work closely with Nottingham College. Excellent benefits included, such as flexible pension plans and subsidised transport.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible Pension Plan

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Company discounts

2 volunteering days per year

Free Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort with public speaking and engaging large audiences.
• Willingness to travel across designated regions.

Responsibilities

• Engage with local communities through outreach events.
• Represent the Academy at job fairs and promote opportunities.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver targeted recruitment solutions.
• Support on-site activities at East Midlands Airport.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Public speaking

Adaptability in information presentation

Active listening

Job description

Overview

The Airport Academy offers a free recruitment service for on-site companies and actively promotes employment and training opportunities to local communities. In partnership with Nottingham College, the Airport Academy Coordinator plays a key role in supporting MAG's Sustainability Strategy. As Airport Academy Coordinator, you will be a passionate advocate for the Academy's goals, engaging with local communities by attending outreach events at Jobcentre Plus offices across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire. You will also represent the Academy at regional job fairs to promote opportunities, connect with potential candidates, and refer them to the Academy's pre-employability training course.Additionally, you will collaborate with Nottingham College and other industry partners to deliver targeted, business-focused recruitment solutions that support growth and align with strategic objectives. The successful candidate must be available to work on-site at East Midlands Airport for the three days per week working around the hours of either 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm.

Responsibilities

• Engage with local communities by attending outreach events at Jobcentre Plus offices across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire.
• Represent the Academy at regional job fairs to promote opportunities, connect with potential candidates, and refer them to the Academy's pre-employability training course.
• Collaborate with Nottingham College and other industry partners to deliver targeted, business-focused recruitment solutions that support growth and align with strategic objectives.
• Support on-site needs at East Midlands Airport and participate in related activities as part of the three-day-per-week schedule.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of adapting information for various formats like newsletters and reports and being an active listener.
• Comfort with public speaking, engaging large audiences, and connecting with diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel to locations across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire; driving is required to be considered for this role.

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 [e-mail]

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women's Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity

Contract Details

• 6 month temporary contract ending 3rd March 2026
• Part time role - 3 days per week - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
• Based at East Midlands Airport

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. 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:

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible Pension Plan
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week