Introduction
Discover a one-of-a-kind career. Our vision at Heathrow is to be an extraordinary airport, fit for the future. In the Finance team we know that generating income is critical to driving our business forward, but it’s also vital that we create positive passenger and customer experiences that make every journey better. You’ll help us to get the balance right so we can continue investing in our world-class environment.
There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Heathrow’s size, scale, and reputation for innovation translates to exciting opportunities for everyone. Finance here is about more than numbers. It’s about being influential, developing trusted relationships, and showing the world that we’re a responsible investment with a bright future; a place that embraces digital innovation and has a sustainable mindset. You’ll become part of a team that drives excellence across everything from insurance to investment, treasury to business partnering, as you collaborate widely to deliver projects that directly impact millions of passengers each year.
Job Description
The critical role of suppliers in the leveraging and realisation of value to Heathrow Airport Limited cannot be understated. It is a fundamental element to our success.
Heathrow is committed to building a UK-wide supplier base, including existing partners, new suppliers, and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The Procurement Function’s Portfolio and Supplier Management (PSM) Team ensures suppliers are well-informed throughout the procurement lifecycle to maximise post-contract value and support Heathrow as a best practice partner.
Within PSM, the SME Engagement Team focuses on engaging SMEs and expanding their role in Heathrow’s supply chain. This includes leading engagement events like the Heathrow Business Summit and Heathrow Lift Off, delivering SME Engagement workstreams like the SME Marketplace, and collaborating with external stakeholders such as Chambers of Commerce and Trade Associations. The team also works with internal category owners to remove barriers and create opportunities for SMEs.
Your role will involve
- Assisting the Supply Chain Manager in developing and implementing strategies to maximise SME engagement outcome.
- Leading key SME Engagement initiatives, such as the SME Marketplace, and drive continuous improvement of related processes.
- Liaising with cross functional teams and coordinate strategic market engagement events such as our Lift Off and Business Summit.
- Developing close relationships with external stakeholders to attain their support in SME market engagement through their platforms. In the meantime, identifying and explore collaboration opportunities to share resources.
- Liaising with portfolio support manager and communications team to promote awareness of the SME engagement work and outcome.
These Skills Are Essential
- Procurement or supply chain management experience.
- Experience in market engagement or sourcing. Ability to conduct objective analysis of supplier information.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Good analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and communications skills including presentation experience.
- Familiar with the commercial and contract delivery lifecycle including key activities during market engagement, procurement, and delivery.
About Us
There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.
Every day, you’ll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.
It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we’re working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.
Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there’s no place like Heathrow.
Our rewards
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we’ll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we’ll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you’ll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.
Working Location
Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow . Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You’ll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.
Sustainable Travel to work
Heathrow’s Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.
