Transport manager Work, Jobs in Gatwick Airport, Eng (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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Operations and Logistics Manager
Commodity Trader —Bolney
- £32,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
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5d
Operational Incident Manager
Govia Thameslink Railway —Three Bridges
- 12 hour shift
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
14d
Operations Transport Manager
Oxalis Logistics —London
- £42,000 - £52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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6d
Senior Ground Operations & Contracts Manager
easyJet —London / Gatwick Airport
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
7d
Flight Services Manager
Air Partner —Gatwick Airport
- Sales
- Organisational skills
Depot Operations Manager
apetito —Redhill
- £32,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Employee discount
10d
Head of Transport Policy and Projects
Brighton & Hove City Council —Hove
- £68,949 - £75,505 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Contracts
- AI
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
13d
Transport & Logistics Manager
Exsportise Summer Schools —Haywards Heath
- Full-time
- School
Traffic Manager
Mace —Gatwick Airport
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Construction
Transport Consulting - Manager
Pwc UK —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
5d
Transport / Yard Manager
Chandlers Building Supplies —Brighton
- Overtime
- Management
- In-person
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Summer School Transport Manager (6 months)
EC English Language Centres —Brighton
- £30,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
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7d
Service Logistics Manager
Rapiscan —Salfords
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
Supply Chain Manager
Metropolitan Police —Sidcup
- £62,310 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- English
- Organisational skills
11d
Ship Manager
Royal Caribbean Group —Weybridge
- Engineering
- Hotel
- Bachelor's degree
Service Logistics Manager
OSI Systems, Inc. —Salfords
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
Community Transport & Meals at Home Manager
Runnymede —Addlestone
- £51,994 - £60,301 a year
- Weekend availability
- IT
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
7d
Transport First Line Manager (Nights)
GXO Logistics —Feltham
- Up to £41,367.61 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Driver Manager
Govia Thameslink Railway —Victoria
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
11d

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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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transport manager jobs in gatwick airport, eng

Airport Manager

Operations and Logistics Manager

Operational Incident Manager

Operations Transport Manager

Senior Ground Operations & Contracts Manager

Flight Services Manager

Depot Operations Manager

Head of Transport Policy and Projects

Transport & Logistics Manager

Traffic Manager

Transport Consulting - Manager

Transport / Yard Manager

Summer School Transport Manager (6 months)

Service Logistics Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Ship Manager

Service Logistics Manager

Community Transport & Meals at Home Manager

Transport First Line Manager (Nights)

Driver Manager

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