People Partner – Internal Relations

• People Partner (Internal Relations)
• Based at Manchester Airport
• Permanent position

Why Manchester Airport?

Every year, Manchester Airport connects over 30 million passengers with more than 200 destinations across the globe. As the third largest airport in the UK, Manchester is also in the top 20 airports in Europe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, Manchester Airport supports over 19,000 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We’re committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities.  Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Bonus scheme

• 10% company contribution pension

• Car allowance

• Private medical scheme

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Free parking

• Subsidised public transport

• Huge range of company discounts

• 2 volunteering days per year

• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• Care Concierge service

The role

As an IR People Partner, you’ll be a trusted advisor, building strong relationships with Trade Unions and leaders to create a positive and collaborative working environment. You’ll provide expert guidance on industrial relations, support organisational change and help resolve complex workforce matters with confidence and credibility.

You’ll play a key role in shaping our industrial relations approach, leading Trade Union engagement, supporting consultation activity, and ensuring our people practices are fair, consistent and aligned with employment legislation and business priorities.

What will make you successful in this role

• Proven experience building and managing effective Trade Union relationships within a unionised environment
• Strong consultation and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and deliver positive outcomes
• A track record of resolving complex industrial relations issues with confidence and pragmatism
• Experience working in a large, multi-site organisation, providing expert HR and industrial relations support
• Strong knowledge of employment policies, terms and conditions, and their practical application
• Excellent understanding of UK employment legislation, including the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act and the Employment Rights Act
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make balanced, evidence-based decisions
• Experience advising and coaching managers on a wide range of HR and employee relations matters
• CIPD Level 5/7 qualified (or equivalent experience)

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.