Sustainable Aviation Manager

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Job summary

A leading UK aviation organization is seeking a Sustainable Aviation Manager to lead initiatives towards Net Zero by 2040. Responsibilities include delivering aviation projects, engaging stakeholders, and managing air quality strategies. Candidates should have 5+ years in sustainability management and strong project management skills. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in sustainability or environmental management.
• Strong understanding of sustainable aviation and environmental policy.
• Skilled at influencing and engaging stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of sustainable aviation projects.
• Drive stakeholder engagement for sustainability.
• Manage air quality monitoring programmes.

Skills

Influencing stakeholders

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in environmental or sustainability studies

Job description

Overview

Sustainable Aviation Manager (12-Month FTC)
Location: South East (Airport-based, with some hybrid working)
Salary: Competitive

A leading UK airport is seeking a Sustainable Aviation Manager to play a key role in driving its journey towards Net Zero by 2040. This is an exciting opportunity to lead high profile projects at the forefront of aviation decarbonisation, working on initiatives such as sustainable aviation fuels, hydrogen, electrification, carbon removals, and air quality management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of sustainable aviation and future of flight projects (SAF, hydrogen, electric).
• Drive stakeholder engagement to influence and embed sustainability across operations.
• Manage air quality monitoring programmes and support development of air quality strategies.
• Provide expertise on carbon removals, offsetting, and evolving sustainability regulations.
• Oversee research partnerships with universities and industry groups.
• Represent the business in industry forums, government consultations, and sustainability committees.

About You

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in environmental or sustainability studies.
• 5+ years' experience in sustainability or environmental management.
• Strong understanding of sustainable aviation, net zero, and wider environmental policy.
• Skilled at influencing and engaging stakeholders across business and government.
• Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills.

This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of aviation, working within a dynamic sustainability team committed to innovation and positive change.

About us: Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, beliefs, or whether or not they have a disability. Let's help build a better world, together.