Based Manchester AirportFlexible/hybrid working for a better work/life balanceWe are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds
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 66 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:
- Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 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
- Care Concierge service
The Role
You’ll 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’ll assist the Head 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. You’ll develop and maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders in the fields of politics, business and local government. You’ll also keep the business, including senior leaders, abreast of key policy developments and their relevance to Manchester Airport and MAG overall.
What will make you successful?
You’ll have relevant experience in a political, public affairs or external relations environment. You’ll have excellent relationship-building and communication skills, strong written skills and ability to gather and analyse data. You’ll be organised and have the ability to work to tight deadlines and effectively manage multiple tasks at once.
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