Public Affairs Officer

MAG (Airports Group); Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MAG (Airports Group) is seeking a Public Affairs professional to enhance stakeholder engagement and support strategic initiatives at Manchester Airport. The role involves building relationships with external stakeholders, monitoring policy developments, and assisting in public affairs activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in public affairs, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Benefits

Flexible pension plan

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Company discounts

2 volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience in a political, public affairs, or external relations environment.
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills.
• Strong written skills and information analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the MAG Public Affairs strategy.
• Engage with stakeholders across Manchester Airport’s catchment area.
• Organise activities and events with stakeholders.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Information monitoring

Analytical skills

Job description

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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 also have access to some great benefits including:

• Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year

The role:

In this role you will support the delivery of the MAG Public Affairs strategy and help to increase the levels of engagement and influence with stakeholders across Manchester Airport’s catchment area of the North, Wales and Scotland. You will assist the Director of Corporate Affairs on day-to-day stakeholder engagement and public affairs activity, as well as providing support on key projects and workstreams, such as securing better surface access to the airport, promoting Manchester Airport’s role as the UK’s global gateway in the North, and supporting the airport’s growth ambitions within the context of the sustainability agenda.

Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders in the fields of politics, business and local government.
• Ensure these are well briefed on Manchester Airport/MAG priorities and positive advocate on the business's behalf to support our influencing agenda
• Develop and maintain knowledge on policy areas of importance and the airport’s policies and positions relating to these. Provide targeted internal and external briefings on these issues.
• Ensure senior leaders are abreast of key policy developments and their relevance to Manchester Airport and MAG
• Organise activities and events with stakeholders in line with agreed objectives

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Posses the relevant experience in a political, public affairs or external relations environment
• Hold excellent relationship building and communication skills, being confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels and building relationships
• Have strong written skills and excellent information monitoring/gathering and analysis skills
• Be confident working to tight deadlines and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once

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