Public Affairs Manager

Summary

Based London Stansted Airport
Flexible/hybrid working for a better work/life balance
We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds

Why 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 help shape and deliver London Stansted Airport’s public affairs and stakeholder engagement activity, building trusted relationships with political, business and regional partners to support the airport’s continued growth, transformation and contribution to the region. You’ll promote the airport’s priorities on issues including surface access, decarbonisation, night noise, education and skills, while supporting campaigns and engagement programmes that demonstrate the airport and MAG’s economic and social value.

What will make you successful in the role?

You’ll have experience in public affairs, policy, stakeholder engagement, communications or a related field, gained in a political, corporate, public sector, agency, transport, infrastructure or a similarly complex regulated environment. An understanding of UK government, regional policy or political decision-making and knowledge of transport, aviation, infrastructure, sustainability, skills or regional growth policy would be desirable. A degree or equivalent qualification may be helpful, but equivalent professional or lived experience will be considered. You’ll also have the ability to understand policy issues, translate them into clear messages and advise colleagues on their relevance to London Stansted Airport, alongside strong written communication skills, with experience preparing briefings, updates, reports or stakeholder materials for different audiences. You’ll be organised and have experience finding AI solutions to help efficiently prioritise and deliver stakeholder engagement and day-to-day workload.