Summary:

• Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Apprentice
• Based at Manchester Airport
• Occasional travel will be required

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 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:

• 6% company contribution pension
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts

The role:

In this unique role, you will join a professional and supportive team to support MAG in maintaining its environmental and social ‘licence to operate’. You’ll have an amazing opportunity to help shape future development and growth at our airports making a real difference to our colleagues and local communities. 

You will support with data collection and reporting of a range of topics, predominantly relating to noise and air quality. Using this data, you’ll then monitor trends and provide new and innovative solutions to improve performance and support our local communities understanding of noise and environmental impacts at our airports. You will also support our community engagement activities by producing promotional materials and ensuring the business stays informed about developments and opportunities relating to social and environmental issues.

This role is paired with the Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner Apprenticeship, supporting your development to act as a social conscience for MAG and allowing you to gain a nationally recognised qualification.

What will make you successful in the role?

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic and ready to take on a new challenge. You will have a sound understanding of corporate social responsibility and sustainability either through formal education, previous employment, or person interest. You will be able to demonstrate your ability to engage and communicate effectively as this role will require you to work with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Please note: You will need to be at least 18 years old, have the legal right to work in the UK and have a GCSE in Mathematics and English Language (grade A*-C or 9-4) to qualify for apprenticeship funding. We will evaluate any applicants who do not have these qualifications but have relevant workplace experience.

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 HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity