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Airport Consultative Committee Chair

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Doncaster Sheffield Airport
26/09/2025


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

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Region

Doncaster

Job category/type

Transport/Traffic

Date posted

03/09/2025

Job reference

REQ21067

Job description

Role Title:

Airport Consultative Committee Chair

Based at: Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Closing date: 12noon - 26th September 2025

On the 20th March 2024, the City of Doncaster Council (CDC) acquired Doncaster, Sheffield Airport (DSA) on a 125 year lease to mobilise the reopening of the Airport. The operational responsibility for the Airport will sit with FlyDoncaster Ltd a wholly owned company of CDC.



Doncaster Sheffield Airport is preparing to relaunch, and we are seeking an airport consultative committee chair.

About the Role

The Airport Consultative Committee Chair is responsible for leading the Committee in fostering effective communication and collaboration among airport stakeholders, including airlines, ground services, security agencies, local authorities, and the community. The Chair ensures that the committee's discussions are productive, issues are addressed promptly, and continuous improvements are made to enhance airport operations, safety, and passenger experience.



It's proposed to hold 4 meetings a year at Heyford House, Doncaster Sheffield Airport.



In line with Guidance from the Civil Aviation Authority and the Department for Transport there is a requirement to establish an Airport Consultative Committee.



To make preparations for and lead this Committee City of Doncaster Council are seeking applications for an Independent Chair of the Doncaster, Sheffield Airport Consultative Committee. If this is a role you are interested in pursuing please write to Helen Milburn via email: helen.milburn@doncaster.gov.uk by the deadline 12 noon on the 26th September 2025 with a CV and covering note how you meet the key responsibilities and bring the necessary skills and experience to this role.


The role is not renumerated; however, in the rare occurrence travel is required these expenses, where appropriate, will be covered by the Airport operator.



For further details or to arrange informal chat please email: Christian Foster at christian.foster@doncaster.gov.uk



Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.



City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.