The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Salary details: Grade 8, £34,434 - £38,221 (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Flexible working arrangements: Flexible working requests will be considered.
CTC Clearances are required for appointment to this role.
Closing date: 06 September 2026
Doncaster Sheffield Airport is entering a transformative period as preparations continue for its planned reopening, following its closure in 2022 and sustained regional efforts to restore aviation activity to the site. Local partners and aviation specialists have been working together to rebuild the operational foundation required for a safe return to service.
About the role
Doncaster Sheffield Airport is entering an exciting new phase of development and growth. We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Site Management Officer to work within an established Facilities Management Team to support the safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of the airport.
This is a unique opportunity to support the DSA Facilities Manager and ensure the safe and efficient building management of the sites within the DSA Portfolio. This role acts as the central hub for Facilities Management coordination, maintaining compliance with all legislation and statutory obligations while ensuring seamless service delivery across the portfolio.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting airport operations from reopening and beyond, creating a proactive culture that delivers reliability, resilience, and continuous improvement.
Duties & Responsibilities
Core responsibilities and duties will include:
-
CAFM System Coordination: Act as the primary administrator and coordinator for the CAFM (Computer-Aided Facilities Management) system, ensuring all asset data, reactive maintenance tasks, and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules are accurately recorded, assigned, and closed out to maintain a comprehensive digital audit trail.
- Compliance & Audit Coordination: Carry out building safety compliance, fire safety, and environmental audits; implement necessary actions and work with on-site operational managers to ensure designated sites operate safely and efficiently, within legislation and council requirements.
- Contractor & Project Management: Lead on specific building management projects and work strands to support service development, manage business continuity, and ensure the safety of building users through the supervision of on-site contractors and the issuance of Permits to Work.
- Maintenance & Technical Oversight: Ensure that statutory requirements are met by carrying out planned and preventative maintenance and checks including fire safety, emergency lighting, RCD, and legionella control.
- Review RAMS, issue PTW, inductions and supervision.
- Responsible for managing the PPM schedule.
- Procurement & Financial Coordination: Procure goods, works, and services relating to facilities management in line with Council Contract Procedure Rules, from the identification of needs through to contract management and payment of invoices.
- Incident Response: Respond to, investigate, and action urgent and critical calls to reduce impact on operational services, personal safety, and statutory compliance.
- Defect Management: Action defect reports by determining appropriate remedial action, procuring works, and liaising with building users to facilitate delivery.
- Operational Support: Support building users by assisting with furniture set up for meetings, occupier moves, and movement of items around and between sites.
- Performance Reporting: Maintain accurate records and systems to provide performance information and reports to assist in the effective operation and energy efficiency of DSA Facilities.
The Successful Candidate
Applicants should have a good working knowledge of Facilities Management and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and external stakeholders. The successful applicant will be proactive, highly organised and motivated to contribute to the successful reopening and growth of Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
Please ensure you view the job summary as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
Along with the opportunity to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring DSA thrives, we can offer you:
-
Leading defined benefit pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- 29 days annual leave (rising to 34 after 5 years) plus 8 bank holidays
- Eligibility for Shared Cost AVCs
- Relocation package up to £8.5K
- Broad range of family friendly workplace policies
- Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to work and home technology salary sacrifice schemes
- Wide range of employee discounts and wellbeing benefits
- Financial wellbeing support including affordable loans
- Free access to Occupational Health, counselling and physiotherapy
It is anticipated shortlisting will take place week commencing 7 September 2026 and that interviews will be held on week commencing 14 September 2026.
If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email
[email protected] or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.
