Airport Duty Manager

About this role

Contractual hours

42

Basis

Full time

Region

Doncaster

Job category/type

Management, Transport/Traffic

Date posted

02/10/2026

Based at: Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Hours: 42 hours per week

Flexible working arrangements: Flexible working requests will be considered.

CTC and DBS clearances are required**for appointment to this post.

Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) is preparing to relaunch, and we are seeking leadership experts to form part of leadership team who shape and grow the airport for the future.

This is an opportunity to be part of shaping the strategic direction of one of the UK’s most promising regional airports. As part of our leadership team. You will play a pivotal role in building a modern, resilient, and sustainable aviation hub that serves the regions and sets new standards for environmental responsibility.

We’re looking for bold thinkers, collaborative strategists, and purpose-driven professionals ready to lead with integrity and ambition. From operational excellence to commercial innovation, your leadership will help define the airport’s future and establish a lasting legacy.

The Airport Duty Manager (ADM) is the senior operational leader on duty and acts as the highest-ranking management representative on site 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The post holder is responsible for maintaining a holistic overview of all airport activities, ensuring the safe, secure, efficient and compliant operation of Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

The Airport Duty Manager will operate from the Airport Control Room and will coordinate all airport departments, stakeholders and third-party service providers, ensuring operational resilience, regulatory compliance, customer service excellence and effective incident management.

The role acts as the central point of command, control and communication for all operational matters occurring across the airport estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the senior operational decision-maker during periods of duty.
• Maintain continuous oversight of all airport operations, including airside, terminal, security, Fire & Rescue Service, engineering, facilities, ground handling and third-party activities.
• Coordinate operational responses to emerging situations affecting airport performance.
• Manage operational priorities and resource deployment during periods of disruption.
• Airport Control Room Management
• Lead and oversee the Airport Control Room function.
• Maintain situational awareness across all airport activities and operational systems.
• Ensure accurate recording of operational events, incidents and decisions.
• Coordinate communications between airport departments and external agencies.
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of safety throughout the airport.

The successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be a highly capable operational leader who acts as the senior decision-maker during their period of duty, maintaining full oversight of all airport activities and ensuring the safe, secure and efficient operation of Doncaster Sheffield Airport. They will lead the Airport Control Room function, coordinate operational responses, manage resources during periods of disruption, and ensure effective communication across all airport departments, stakeholders and external agencies.

They will demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgement and a proactive approach to safety and compliance, ensuring adherence to CAA regulations, airport procedures and certification requirements. The postholder will lead incident and emergency responses, coordinate recovery activities, and build strong relationships with airlines, contractors and service partners while promoting a culture of professionalism, operational excellence and exceptional customer service.

What We Offer

In return, you will have the opportunity to play a vital role in the successful relaunch of Doncaster Sheffield Airport and help shape the future of one of the UK's newest and most exciting airports.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including

• Leading defined benefit pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• 29 days annual leave (rising to 34 days after 5 years' service) plus 8 bank holidays.
• Eligibility for Shared Cost AVCs.
• Relocation package of up to £8,500.
• Broad range of family-friendly workplace policies.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Cycle to Work and Home Technology salary sacrifice schemes.
• Wide range of employee discounts and wellbeing benefits.
• Financial wellbeing support, including affordable loans.
• Free access to Occupational Health, counselling and physiotherapy services.
• Access to on-site gym facilities.
• Free on-site parking.

If you are passionate about creating safe, compliant and resilient operations and want to be part of an exciting new chapter for Doncaster Sheffield Airport, we would love to hear from you.

Please ensure you view the job summary as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.

It is anticipated shortlisting will take place week commencing 12th October 2026 and that interviews will be held on 19th & 20th October 2026.

For further details or to arrange informal chat please email: dsarecruitment@doncaster.gov.uk and we will respond to arrange a convenient time.

To apply for the role please complete the attached application form and return to dsarecruitment@doncaster.gov.uk