Airport Academy Coordinator

MAG (Airports Group); East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An airport facilities operator is seeking a part-time Airport Academy Coordinator to engage with local communities and support recruitment initiatives. The role involves outreach at Jobcentre Plus offices and job fairs and requires strong public speaking and communication skills. The ideal candidate should be able to travel within local areas and work on-site at East Midlands Airport. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in community engagement and support the Academy's goals.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills able to engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to travel across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire.
• Comfortable with public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Engage with local communities at outreach events.
• Represent the Academy at regional job fairs.
• Collaborate with Nottingham College on recruitment solutions.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Public speaking

Active listening

Adaptability for various formats

Job description

Overview

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

About 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.

Benefits

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

The role

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.

What will make you successful in the role

You need strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of adapting information for various formats like newsletters and reports and be an active listener. You must be comfortable with public speaking, engaging large audiences, and connecting with diverse stakeholders.

As you will be expected to travel to various locations across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire, you will need to be able to drive 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]

Colleague Resource Groups

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