Future Airspace Consultation Manager

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aviation is seeking a Future Airspace Consultation Manager to lead airspace change initiatives. This permanent role offers the chance to impact aviation modernization while working at various airports in the UK. The successful candidate will manage consultations and develop communication strategies, ensuring compliance with business and regulatory requirements. Excellent customer service and negotiation skills are essential. Join a team committed to sustainability and community engagement.

Benefits

Flexible pension plans

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Company discounts

Volunteering days

Free VirtualGP service

Care Concierge service

Qualifications

• Strong background in public consultation on major infrastructure projects.
• Ability to translate complex information into accessible content.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development and implementation of airspace change initiatives.
• Develop and execute MAG's Future Airspace consultation strategy.
• Manage relationships with local community representatives.

Skills

Public Consultation

Customer Service

Negotiation

Conflict Management

Tools

Survey Software

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Future Airspace Consultation Manager, Manchester

Client: MAG

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f24b312d50d5

Job Views: 3

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Summary

• Future Airspace Consultation Manager
• Permanent role based at any airport: Manchester, Stansted, East Midlands
• Great opportunity to make a real impact on the modernisation of aviation.

Why MAG?

At MAG, we provide airport facilities and travel services connecting people worldwide. As the largest UK-owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers annually from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. Our network covers over 270 destinations globally, supporting regional prosperity and bringing communities together.

Sustainability is a core value at MAG, guiding initiatives like airport and airline decarbonisation, education, skills and employment support, and community engagement including volunteering opportunities.

We believe creating a first-class journey for our customers begins with a first-class career journey for our colleagues. We are committed to fostering inclusive environments where our people can thrive. Our benefits include:

• Flexible, generous pension plans (up to 10% contributions)
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Range of company discounts
• Two volunteering days per year
• Free VirtualGP service, available 24/7
• Care Concierge service

The role

As the Future Airspace Consultation Manager, you will lead strategic development and implementation of airspace change initiatives. Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting airspace change delivery per CAA CAP1616 and the Airspace Modernisation Strategy (AMS)
• Developing and executing MAG's Future Airspace consultation strategy
• Acting as liaison for the Corporate Affairs team and other departments during consultations
• Creating engaging printed and digital communication materials
• Managing relationships with local community representatives
• Ensuring communication strategies are outcome-focused, timely, and meet business and regulatory requirements

What will make you successful in the role?

You should have a strong background in public consultation, especially on major infrastructure projects, with awareness of political and legal implications. Your ability to translate complex information into accessible content is essential.

Excellent customer service skills, including negotiation, persuasion, and conflict management, are necessary to interact effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders like community delegates and politicians.

Knowledge of aircraft noise reporting, existing routes, and willingness to travel between MAG airports are desirable. Experience with survey and customer feedback analysis software is also beneficial.