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Operations Manager – Above Wing \n \n Reports to: Head of Operations \n Location: London Heathrow Airport \n Organisation: Heathrow Airline Operators Committee (AOC) Limited \n Salary: £68,000–£72,000 \n Working pattern: Primarily Heathrow-based, Monday–Friday, with out-of-hours operational support required. Some flexibility for hybrid working. \n \n About the role \n \n Heathrow Airline Operators Committee (AOC) Limited is seeking an experienced Operations Manager – Above Wing to act as the airline community’s lead operational representative for passenger-facing and terminal operations at Heathrow. \n This is a senior operational and stakeholder-facing role, representing the collective interests of AOC member airlines across matters affecting passenger operations, service performance, resilience, customer experience and operational change. \n The successful candidate will work closely with AOC member airlines, Heathrow Airport Limited, government agencies, regulators, service providers and the wider airport community. You will provide a credible, evidence-based airline voice, ensuring that decisions affecting above-wing operations properly consider airline and passenger impacts. \n You will be expected to build strong relationships, influence without direct authority and constructively challenge proposals or performance where necessary. The role is focused on achieving practical solutions through collaboration, while escalating material concerns where appropriate. \n \n Key responsibilities \n \n Above-wing operational leadership \n \n\n • Act as the principal AOC point of contact for member airlines on above-wing operational matters.\n, • Lead AOC engagement across passenger-facing and terminal activities, including check-in, departures, security, immigration, connections, passenger flow, PRM/passenger assistance, disruption handling, automation/IT and common-use systems.\n, • Maintain a strong understanding of operational performance, risks and airline concerns across Heathrow terminals.\n, • Represent airline interests in operational decisions, improvement plans and change programmes.\n, • Identify operational risks early and work with stakeholders to develop practical mitigations.\n\n \n Airline community representation and stakeholder management \n \n\n • Build trusted relationships with airlines, station managers, Heathrow operational teams, ground handlers, UK Border Force, security teams, PRM providers and other key stakeholders.\n, • Represent the AOC at relevant terminal, passenger operations, security, immigration, PRM, resilience, disruption and seasonal readiness forums.\n, • Gather and represent airline views effectively, recognising differences between individual airlines while supporting agreed community positions.\n, • Provide clear and timely updates to AOC members and senior stakeholders.\n, • Support airlines and ground handlers during incidents and disruption, helping ensure effective communication and a swift return to normal operations.\n, • Influence and challenge senior stakeholders without direct authority, balancing collaboration with robust challenge.\n\n \n Performance, service delivery and continuous improvement \n \n\n • Monitor above-wing performance using KPIs, SLAs, MTIs, ECAC measures, QSM results and other operational indicators.\n, • Use data, operational observation and airline feedback to identify performance gaps, risks and improvement opportunities.\n, • Challenge performance where reporting does not reflect the operational reality experienced by airlines and passengers.\n, • Work with Heathrow and service providers to develop measurable and deliverable improvement plans.\n, • Hold stakeholders and service providers to account against agreed standards and service obligations.\n, • Ensure lessons from incidents, trials and major operational events are captured and translated into practical improvements.\n\n \n PRM and passenger assistance \n \n\n • Act as the AOC operational lead on PRM and passenger assistance matters.\n, • Represent airline interests with Heathrow, PRM providers, the CAA and other stakeholders.\n, • Monitor service delivery against relevant ECAC, CAA and contractual expectations.\n, • Challenge poor performance, weak root-cause analysis or inadequate improvement plans.\n, • Improve visibility of PRM performance, operational readiness, data and passenger impacts.\n, • Support improvements to the end-to-end passenger assistance journey across arrivals, departures and connections.\n\n \n Security, immigration and passenger flow \n \n\n • Lead AOC engagement on above-wing security and border matters.\n, • Work with Heathrow Security, UK Border Force and airlines to understand and address operational impacts.\n, • Monitor passenger processing performance across security, transfer security, immigration and border control.\n, • Ensure proposed changes properly consider airline impacts, passenger experience, capacity and operational risk.\n, • Support the airline community in responding to changes in government, security and border requirements.\n\n \n Operational resilience and disruption \n \n\n • Represent AOC airlines in seasonal readiness, resilience, contingency and disruption planning.\n, • Ensure above-wing impacts are properly considered in weather disruption, IT failures, security incidents, evacuations, Border Force disruption, industrial action, terminal congestion and infrastructure works.\n, • Challenge Heathrow and other stakeholders to provide clear, actionable risk information and contingency arrangements.\n, • Support incident reviews, lessons learned and improvement activity.\n, • Ensure airlines receive timely and practical communications during operational disruption.\n\n \n Operational change and projects \n \n\n • Provide operational input into projects and change programmes affecting above-wing operations.\n, • Assess passenger and airline impacts of proposed capital and transformation programmes.\n, • Ensure airline views are considered in project design, trials, implementation and post-implementation review.\n, • Support operational readiness for security transformation, passenger automation, common-use systems, digital passenger journeys, PRM systems, terminal redevelopment and immigration infrastructure.\n, • Challenge proposals where operational impacts are unclear, benefits are not demonstrated or value for money is questionable.\n\n \n Communication and reporting \n \n\n • Provide clear written and verbal updates, briefings and reports for AOC members and senior stakeholders.\n, • Translate complex operational issues into concise, evidence-based and actionable information.\n, • Maintain clear records of key decisions, risks, actions and escalations.\n, • Ensure communications focus on what airlines need to know, the required action and the expected operational impact.\n\n \n About you \n \n You will be an experienced aviation or airport operations professional with strong knowledge of passenger-facing airport processes and the confidence to operate effectively in a complex, high-profile environment. \n \n Essential experience \n \n\n • Significant experience in airport, airline or aviation operations.\n, • Strong understanding of passenger-facing airport and terminal processes.\n, • Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a complex operational environment.\n, • Experience in performance management, service improvement or operational change.\n, • Proven ability to challenge and influence senior internal and external stakeholders.\n, • Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving and operational judgement skills.\n, • Experience working under pressure in a live operational environment.\n, • Experience producing clear written briefings, reports or stakeholder updates.\n\n \n Desirable experience \n \n\n • Direct Heathrow operational experience.\n, • Experience representing airline community interests or working across multiple airlines.\n, • Experience in above-wing operations, terminal operations, PRM/passenger assistance, security, immigration or airport IT/automation.\n, • Knowledge of Heathrow governance forums and operational structures.\n, • Understanding of CAA expectations, airport regulatory frameworks and passenger service measures.\n, • Experience of operational readiness, system implementation, automation or passenger process transformation.\n, • Familiarity with common-use systems, PRM systems or airport community communication platforms.\n\n \n What success looks like \n \n You will strengthen the airline community’s voice on above-wing matters and improve the quality of engagement between airlines, Heathrow and service providers. \n \n Success will include: \n \n\n • Earlier identification and resolution of operational risks.\n, • Improved above-wing performance, resilience and passenger experience.\n, • Stronger PRM and passenger assistance oversight.\n, • More effective airline representation in operational forums and change programmes.\n, • Better quality performance reporting, escalation and improvement plans.\n, • Stronger communication with airlines during disruption and operational change.\n, • Practical, collaborative solutions to operational challenges.\n, • Trusted relationships across airlines, Heathrow and the wider airport community.\n\n \n Benefits: \n \n\n • Salary: £68,000–£72,000\n, • Pension\n, • Life assurance\n, • Private medical benefits\n, • Car parking included\n\n Further benefit details to be confirmed. \n \n Application details: \n \n Closing date: 4 September 2026 \n Interviews: Phase one will take place on 14, 17 and 18 September 2026, with phase two on 23 and 24 September 2026. Dates and times will be agreed with candidates within these timeframes. \n Applicants should submit a CV. \n Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be able to demonstrate a five-year employment/reference history, including any gaps, to meet airport ID pass requirements.

Operations Manager – Below Wing \n Reports to: Head of Operations \n Location: London Heathrow Airport \n Organisation: Heathrow Airline Operators Committee (AOC) Limited \n Salary: £68,000–£72,000 \n Working pattern: Primarily Heathrow-based, Monday–Friday, with out-of-hours operational support required. Some flexibility for hybrid working. \n \n About the role \n \n Heathrow Airline Operators Committee (AOC) Limited is seeking an experienced Operations Manager – Below Wing to act as the airline community’s lead operational representative for airfield, ramp, baggage and related below-wing operations at Heathrow. \n This is a senior operational and stakeholder-facing role, representing the collective interests of AOC member airlines and associate members, including ground handlers, across airfield operations, ramp services, baggage, cargo, ground handling, punctuality, operational performance, resilience and operational change. \n The successful candidate will work closely with AOC member airlines, ground handlers, Heathrow Airport Limited, NATS, government agencies, regulators, service providers and the wider airport community. You will provide a credible, evidence-based airline and handler voice, ensuring decisions affecting below-wing operations consider operational, financial and passenger impacts. \n You will build strong relationships, influence without direct authority and constructively challenge proposals, performance and expenditure where necessary, ensuring investment and operational activity deliver tangible benefits and value for money for AOC members. \n \n Key responsibilities \n \n Below-wing operational leadership \n\n • Act as the principal AOC point of contact for member airlines and associate members on below-wing matters.\n, • Lead AOC engagement across airfield, ramp, baggage, cargo and ground handling activities.\n, • Maintain a strong understanding of operational performance, risks and airline and handler concerns across Heathrow.\n, • Work with Heathrow and the airline community to improve punctuality performance through below-wing improvements.\n, • Establish and support forums engaging airlines and ground handlers on below-wing issues, providing coordinated feedback to Heathrow.\n, • Represent airline and handler interests in operational decisions, improvement plans and change programmes.\n, • Identify operational risks early and develop practical mitigations.\n\n \n Airline, handler and stakeholder representation \n \n\n • Build trusted relationships with airlines, ground handlers, Heathrow, NATS, Cargo, Stand Planning, Security, UK Border Force and other key stakeholders.\n, • Represent the AOC at relevant airfield, ramp, baggage, cargo, security, resilience, punctuality and operational performance forums.\n, • Gather and represent airline and handler views, recognising individual priorities while supporting agreed community positions.\n, • Provide clear and timely updates to AOC members and senior stakeholders.\n, • Influence and challenge senior stakeholders without direct authority, balancing collaboration with robust challenge.\n, • Maintain effective two-way communication with AOC members to ensure the AOC represents the wider community.\n\n \n Performance, service delivery and continuous improvement \n \n\n • Monitor below-wing performance using KPIs, SLAs, punctuality measures and other agreed success metrics.\n, • Use data, operational observation and airline/handler feedback to identify performance gaps, risks and improvement opportunities.\n, • Work with Heathrow, NATS, ground handlers and service providers to develop measurable improvement plans.\n, • Hold service providers to account against agreed standards, SLAs and service obligations.\n, • Challenge performance where reporting does not reflect operational reality.\n, • Develop short, medium and long-term improvement plans with Heathrow and stakeholders.\n, • Propose practical solutions to operational problems and use stakeholder relationships to expedite delivery.\n, • Report progress on below-wing and airfield initiatives to the AOC Executive, supporting the Head of Operations.\n\n \n Airfield, ramp, baggage and cargo \n \n\n • Act as the AOC operational lead on airfield, ramp, baggage and cargo matters.\n, • Maintain engagement with Heathrow airfield management, baggage system providers, ground handlers and other service providers.\n, • Monitor and challenge baggage and airfield performance where required.\n, • Work with airlines, handlers and Heathrow to improve baggage performance, airfield efficiency and operational resilience.\n, • Engage with key suppliers whose services materially affect Heathrow operations.\n, • Communicate changes affecting airfield, ramp, baggage and cargo operations and explain their operational impact.\n, • Provide operational context and support to AOC members during new systems, processes and regulatory requirements.\n\n \n Operational resilience and disruption \n \n\n • Represent AOC airlines and handlers in seasonal readiness, resilience, contingency and disruption planning.\n, • Ensure below-wing impacts are considered in weather disruption, IT failures, airfield incidents, baggage system failures, infrastructure works, industrial action and other disruption.\n, • Work with Heathrow, NATS, ground handlers and stakeholders to develop practical contingency arrangements.\n, • Support airlines and handlers during incidents and disruption, ensuring effective communication and a swift return to normal operations.\n, • Support incident reviews, lessons learned and improvement activity.\n\n \n Operational change, projects and investment \n \n\n • Provide operational input into projects and change programmes affecting below-wing operations.\n, • Work with the AOC Airport Development Manager to assess the operational impact of capital projects and infrastructure changes.\n, • Ensure operational impact is properly considered in capital investment decisions.\n, • Maintain visibility of Heathrow expenditure and investment in below-wing, airfield, ramp, cargo and baggage facilities and services.\n\n \n Regulatory framework \n \n\n • Maintain awareness of regulatory and operational changes affecting below-wing activities.\n, • Support AOC members during implementation of relevant regulatory frameworks and industry standards, including IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) requirements.\n, • Work with Heathrow on communication and engagement regarding Airfield Operational Safety Instructions and other operational requirements.\n\n \n Communication and reporting \n \n\n • Provide clear written and verbal updates, briefings and reports for AOC members, the AOC Executive and senior stakeholders.\n, • Translate complex operational issues into concise, evidence-based and actionable information.\n, • Maintain clear records of key decisions, risks, actions and escalations.\n, • Support AOC communications with relevant operational content and information.\n\n \n About you \n \n You will be an experienced aviation or airport operations professional with strong knowledge of below-wing airport processes and the confidence to operate effectively in a complex, high-profile environment. \n \n Essential experience \n \n\n • Significant experience in airport, airline or aviation operations.\n, • Strong understanding of airfield, ramp, baggage, cargo and ground handling operations.\n, • Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a complex operational environment.\n, • Experience in operational performance, service improvement or operational change.\n, • Proven ability to challenge and influence senior internal and external stakeholders.\n, • Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving and operational judgement skills.\n, • Experience working under pressure in a live operational environment.\n, • Experience producing clear written briefings, reports or stakeholder updates.\n, • Ability to work with varying and conflicting stakeholder views to achieve understanding and consensus.\n\n \n Desirable experience \n \n\n • Direct Heathrow operational experience, particularly in airfield, baggage, cargo or ramp operations.\n, • Experience representing airline or handler community interests.\n, • Experience working with ground handlers, baggage system providers, airfield management or ATC/NATS.\n, • Knowledge of Heathrow governance forums and operational structures.\n, • Experience working with an airport authority or management company to improve processes, deliver projects and review performance.\n, • Understanding of CAA expectations, airport regulatory frameworks and operational performance measures.\n, • Experience of operational readiness, project implementation or infrastructure transformation.\n, • Experience assessing capital expenditure, operational investment or value-for-money decisions.\n\n \n What success looks like \n \n You will strengthen the airline and handler community’s voice on below-wing matters and improve engagement between airlines, handlers, Heathrow and other operational stakeholders. \n \n Success will include: \n\n • Earlier identification and resolution of below-wing operational risks.\n, • Improved airfield, ramp, baggage and cargo performance.\n, • Improved punctuality performance through effective below-wing interventions.\n, • Stronger engagement between airlines, handlers and Heathrow.\n, • More effective representation in operational forums and change programmes.\n, • Better performance reporting, escalation and improvement plans.\n, • Improved operational resilience and disruption preparedness.\n, • Greater visibility and appropriate challenge of Heathrow expenditure and investment.\n, • Stronger focus on tangible operational benefits and value for money.\n, • Practical, collaborative solutions to long-standing operational challenges.\n, • Trusted relationships across airlines, handlers, Heathrow, NATS and the wider airport community.\n\n \n Benefits \n\n • Salary: £68,000–£72,000\n, • Pension\n, • Life assurance\n, • Private medical benefits\n, • Car parking included\n, • Further benefit details to be confirmed.\n\n \n Application details \n \n Closing date: 4 September 2026 \n Interviews: Phase one will take place on 14, 17 and 18 September 2026, with phase two on 23 and 24 September 2026. Dates and times will be agreed with candidates within these timeframes. \n Applicants should submit a CV. \n Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be able to demonstrate a five-year employment/reference history, including any gaps, to meet airport ID pass requirements.

Senior Internal Communications Officer Harrow £250.00 per day PAYE + 28 days holiday (£65,000.00 per annum) Ongoing contract Hybrid Location: HA3 Role Reporting into the Head of Communications, you will be a key player in the Council’s Communications function Develop, implement and evaluate integrated communications strategies and solutions to promote and support Harrow’s services, policies and objectives, manage reputation, change behaviour and promote resident engagement. Uphold and promote the reputation of Harrow Council in traditional and digital media Advise senior officers, members, colleagues and external partners on a range of reputational and communications issues Work with senior officers and senior councillors, including the Leader and Portfolio Holders on public affairs and lobbying campaigns Contribute to the communications teams’ income generation targets Answer media enquiries in a timely fashion and effectively use the media to promote Council services, policies and objectives Play a key role in the production of high-quality promotional materials and Harrow’s main communications channels (internal and external) including the Harrow People magazine, MyHarrow enewsletter, social digital media, the website, intranet, yammer, and staff newsletter. Identify positive stories about the work of the council and its staff, through effective relationships across the Council and Members. Support/lead on the delivery of consultations corporately Act as the Council’s lead liaison with stakeholders’ communications teams Support the delivery of internal communications and staff engagement, reviewing staff feedback to assess the effectiveness of staff communications. To find out more information please contact Abbie at Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency

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