Station Manager - Birmingham

Location: Birmingham Airport

Reports to: Operations Director - OD1

Lead Operational Excellence at Swissport

As a Station General Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving performance, safety, and strategic growth at station level. Reporting to the Operations Director - OD1, you’ll be responsible for leading day-to-day operations, delivering exceptional service, and ensuring financial and operational success across a dynamic and diverse workforce.

Safety Leadership

• Drive a positive safety culture by implementing and monitoring safety and security measures for people, equipment, facilities, and aircraft operations.
• Ensure consistent application of people management practices and achieve high health, safety, and security standards.

P&L and Operational Performance

• Take full ownership of the station’s P&L, meeting financial targets and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Manage budgets and propose investments in infrastructure, technology, and resources to optimise performance.

Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead and develop a high-performing team to meet business objectives and comply with regulations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including airline and airport management, customs, and control authorities.
• Promote employee engagement and recognition to foster a collaborative culture.

Service Excellence and Efficiency

• Monitor and enhance quality standards, ensuring resource alignment for consistent service delivery.
• Implement corporate KPIs and drive continuous improvement in safety and operational workflows.

Business Growth and Strategy

• Develop and maintain key customer relationships to secure new business and retain existing accounts.
• Collaborate with the Regional Operations Director to align with strategic objectives and support growth initiatives.

Relationship Builder

• Foster trust and collaboration across teams, stakeholders, and central support functions.
• Drive a customer-focused culture, aligning services with evolving client needs to deliver exceptional value.

• Excellent working knowledge of business management principles and practices, financial concepts, and key drivers of profitability and operational performance delivery.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with significant P&L accountability and leadership of large teams.

• Embrace change as a constant, navigating unpredictability with confidence and resilience.

• Communicate with clarity and purpose, helping teams understand and align with Swissport's strategic direction.

• Build strong, trusting relationships across all levels of the organisation.

• Welcome diverse perspectives and foster a collaborative, inclusive working environment.

• Champion a culture of innovation, empowering teams to think creatively and stay agile.

• Promote flexibility and adaptability to ensure operational continuity and responsiveness.

• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, with a commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement.

• Uphold the highest standards of personal and professional integrity.

• Exhibit outstanding organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, complex environment.

This is your opportunity to lead at the heart of airport operations, shaping the future of ground services with Swissport. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you