Birmingham Airport can serve over 150 destinations via 25 airlines and is the UK’s third largest Airport outside the south-east and the UK’s seventh largest overall. We have handled more than 12.5 million passengers a year and will continue to invest in significant new projects to prepare for future passenger and airline growth in the most challenging of times.

It is widely recognised that Birmingham Airport already benefits from some of the best transport provision at any UK airport, and with the planned High Speed 2 line to directly connect via a dedicated people mover to the Airport terminal, this accessibility is only set to improve. The coming years therefore represent a huge opportunity for Birmingham Airport to grow further. 

An employer to some 6500 people on site, we are also a major contributor to the West Midlands’ economy supporting economic growth and prosperity for the region and beyond. 

Main Purpose of the Job:

Birmingham Airport is developing its people, procedures and technology with a clear focus on delivering safety excellence.

The primary focus of this interesting role is to support a variety of Airfield teams in an administrative capacity. There will be opportunities to get involved in all aspects of the team including training, compliance, safety, fire & rescue, motor transport and project activities.

Your qualities will include; 

  • Work as part of a team effectively.
  • A focused, energetic, flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.
  • Setting the highest safety standards through positive behaviour. 
  • Complying with safety standards and applying these in accordance with training and best practice. 
  • Contributing to deliver best working practices and service to our customers.

    • Safety Accountability & Responsibility:

    Contribute to health & safety with positive safety behaviours and reporting safety matters

    Operational; compliance with all relevant aerodrome operational regulations.

    Main Duties, Key Tasks: To support the Airfield Systems Administration Officer, in particular;

  • Provide administrative support to Airfield Operations, RFFS and MT teams. ·
  • Requisitioning and purchasing using the BAL purchasing system; ·
  • Taking notes and producing meeting minutes; ·
  • Creating powerpoint presentations; · Monitor and replenish stationary ensuring adequate stationary supplies at all times e.g. printer toner, pens etc.; 
  • Compiling and typing unit documents/correspondence; · Supporting the administration of vehicle passes; ·
  • Maintaining details on unit databases including audits, passes, safety events, perforamcme data etc; 
  • Administration of training plan, bookings and registrations, information and certificates.
  • Prepare and record outgoing mail (both internal and external); · Arrange for parcel collection and delivery by courier; · Administration of AOIs/LOPs, Work Instructions, Safety Bulletins etc. 
  • Handle queries from other airport departments, airlines, 3rd party companies.
  • Making travel bookings (hotels, car hire, rail and air travel): · Assist with document control audits; · Assist with updating regulatory documentation;
  • Assisting with the compilation of team statistics; 
  • Undertake any duties commensurate with the grading of the post which may be determined from time to time.

    • Qualifications:

    This role includes training to Business Administrator (level 3) over a period of 18 months. This may

    involve off-site release as necessary.

    Key Results/Objectives:

  • High standards of work and attention to detail
  • Control of administration for all departments
  • Supporting the business in the event of disruption