Unit manager Work, Jobs in Crawley Down, Wsx (with Salaries)

Airport Manager
VIP First Limited —Gatwick Airport
- From £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
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Finishing Unit Manager / Deputy Manager - Large Format Print
Wasserman Live —Orpington
- £35,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Assembly
- Computer skills
- Free parking
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6d
Quality Manager
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust —East Grinstead
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Time management
6d
Senior Environment Advisor
Gatwick Airport Limited —East Grinstead
- From £46,618 a year
- In-person
- Free parking
2d
Unit Manager - London Gatwick
Newrest —Crawley
- Full-time
- Leadership
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Aftermarket Coordinator
Sunswap —Leatherhead
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Customer service
- Salesforce
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
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Business Unit Manager – CCTV & Remote Monitoring Services
Detego Global —Horsham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Business development
- Leadership
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10d
Unit Manager
Hyllden Heights - Second Floor Care/Nursing —Tonbridge
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
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2d
Intelligence Analyst - 18 month Fixed Term Contract (SEROCU)
Thames Valley Police —Crawley
- £46,075 a year
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- IT
- Annual leave
Project Manager - Devolution Transition
Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner —Lewes
- £49,716 - £54,696 a year
- Full-time
6d
Senior Casework Manager
Ministry of Justice —Croydon
- £40,693 - £50,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
9d
Receptionist Minor Injuries Unit
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust —East Grinstead
- £25,272 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
6d
Theatre Manager
Nuffield Health —Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Up to £63,700 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Teaching
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Unit Manager
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust —London
- £58,133 - £65,261 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
9d
Director, Strategic Sourcing
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Horsham
- Full-time
- English
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
5d
Operational Resilience and Business Continuity Manager
Foresters Financial —Bromley
- Up to £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Financial services
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Environmental Specialist
Gatwick Airport Limited —Gatwick Airport
- From £46,618 a year
- In-person
- Free parking
2d
Senior Project Manager
Mott MacDonald —Brighton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Mentoring
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Auditor - 03
Metropolitan Police —Vauxhall
- £40,519 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
12d
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Gatwick Airport Limited —Gatwick Airport
- From £46,618 a year
- In-person
- Free parking
2d

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Airport Manager

VIP First Limited
Gatwick Airport

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £45,000 a year

Qualifications

Management
Administrative experience
Organisational skills
Leadership
Communication skills
Marketing

Full job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded, and dynamic Airport Manager to oversee the daily operation of our Gatwick Airport station. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of all airport activities while maintaining exceptional customer service standards and leading a diverse workforce.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader with strong operational, organisational, and people management skills to contribute to the continued success and growth of our airport services.

The Airport Manager will hold full financial and operational accountability for the station and will ensure safe, profitable, and high-quality performance in line with customer expectations, corporate objectives, business strategy, and operational plans. You will provide leadership and direction across a diverse workforce (including multi-site operations where applicable), ensuring teams remain engaged, customer-focused, and performance-driven.

A key part of this role will also involve developing customer relationships, identifying opportunities for business growth, and supporting initiatives that increase customer satisfaction, retention, and revenue.

Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership

Oversee daily airport operations, including passenger services, security, facilities management, and ground handling activities.
Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of all operational activities in line with aviation regulations and company standards.
Develop and implement operational procedures and policies to improve efficiency, service quality, and safety performance.
Monitor operational KPIs, identify risks and opportunities, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage budgets, resources, staffing levels, and schedules to achieve operational and financial targets.
Maintain accurate operational, staffing, compliance, and administrative records.

People Management

Lead, coach, and develop airport teams through effective recruitment, training, performance management, and succession planning.
Organise staff rotas and allocate resources to meet operational demands.
Promote a positive and inclusive working environment that encourages collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
Provide clear leadership and guidance across a diverse workforce and foster a culture of high performance.

Customer & Commercial Growth

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing airline customers, airport authorities, and key stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to increase customer satisfaction, strengthen customer retention, and support business growth initiatives.
Develop and implement local customer engagement strategies to attract new airline, handling, and operational opportunities.
Actively seek opportunities to expand services and increase station revenue through operational excellence and value-added solutions.
Conduct regular customer reviews and gather feedback to improve service delivery and strengthen long-term partnerships.
Collaborate with commercial and business development teams to support bids, presentations, and customer proposals.
Drive a customer-centric culture through your teams by understanding customer priorities and adapting services to meet evolving business needs.
Represent the station at customer meetings, networking events, and industry forums to enhance business visibility and attract new opportunities.

Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary point of contact with airport authorities, airlines, security agencies, ground handling teams, and external stakeholders.
Build trusted relationships internally with Station Manager peers, Business Unit Heads, and support functions including Finance, HR, and QHSE.
Manage customer complaints, escalations, and service recovery actions professionally to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

Skills & Experience

Proven management experience within the aviation or airport operations sector, with a strong background in leading teams.
Demonstrated commercial awareness and experience contributing to customer growth and business performance.
Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop diverse teams.
Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong understanding of aviation security procedures, safety standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Experience managing operational budgets, KPIs, and performance reporting.
Customer-focused mindset with experience building strong stakeholder relationships.
Excellent administrative and reporting skills with strong attention to detail.
Professional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

This position is ideal for a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional airport services while driving customer growth, operational excellence, and commercial success.

Pay: From £45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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unit manager jobs in crawley down, wsx

Airport Manager

Finishing Unit Manager / Deputy Manager - Large Format Print

Quality Manager

Senior Environment Advisor

Unit Manager - London Gatwick

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Business Unit Manager – CCTV & Remote Monitoring Services

Unit Manager

Intelligence Analyst - 18 month Fixed Term Contract (SEROCU)

Project Manager - Devolution Transition

Senior Casework Manager

Receptionist Minor Injuries Unit

Theatre Manager

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Director, Strategic Sourcing

Operational Resilience and Business Continuity Manager

Environmental Specialist

Senior Project Manager

Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Auditor - 03

Environmental Compliance Specialist

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