Group Transformation Lead Airport Affairs FTC 12 months

Support the development, negotiation, and ongoing management of Airport Incentive agreements and Tourism Board support arrangements across the network. Drive value creation through effective collaboration with airports and tourism stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the Group's network objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the negotiation of Airport Incentive schemes and marketing support agreements with Airports and Tourism Boards.
• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders (Network, Finance and Legal) to structure, approve, and execute incentive and support agreements.
• Manage and monitor support agreements, ensuring contractual compliance, commitments and maximisation of commercial and strategic value.
• Track financial benefits and report on results.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with airport authorities, tourism boards and other external partners to support long term collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Economics, Aviation Management or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen, with the ability to structure and evaluate incentive and support agreements.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to influence and communicate effectively with internal and external partners at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail, particularly in analysing commercials, contract management, financial tracking and performance monitoring.
• High level of organisation and ownership, with a proactive and results oriented approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent written and spoken English (other languages are a plus).
• Experience supporting or leading procurement activities, including commercial evaluations, supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Project management experience, including planning, coordinating and delivering cross functional initiatives involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Good understanding of corporate compliance and controls standards and practical experience applying them in the area of responsibility.
• Working proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Working experience with airports, tourism boards, network or within the aviation industry is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• A challenging career in an exciting, fast moving environment in a dynamic industry.
• The opportunity to work in a multicultural environment with great offices in many locations.
• Support for work/life balance and many benefits one would expect from a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses.

EEO & Non-Discrimination

We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.