Job Description

Join our Aviation Development Team at Newcastle International Airport!


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, organised and detail-oriented Trade Support Executive to join our Aviation Development Team, supporting the delivery of Newcastle International Airport's Aviation Sales Strategy. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you'll directly contribute to passenger footfall as well as strengthen our partnerships across the travel trade sector.

About Your Airport

Newcastle is a multi-award winning Airport that proudly connects the North East region to the world.


The Airport is on track to welcome 5.4 million passengers in 2025 and thanks to its strong portfolio of 16 airline partners, passengers can choose from over 80 direct destinations and more than 300 onward connections worldwide.


It makes a vital contribution to the regional economy, generating more than 1bn in GVA each year and around 3,200 people are employed on the Airport site. More than 17,000 jobs are supported through the business' supply chain.


The Airport's commitment to delivering a world-class customer experience has earned international recognition.


It was named the 'Overall Winner' at the Routes World Awards 2024, marking the first time a UK Airport achieved this prestigious accolade.


The Airport was also recognised as 'Best Airport in Europe', in the 2 to 5 million passenger category, at the ASQ Awards for providing exceptional customer service and 'UK and Ireland Airport of the Year' at the 2024 Travel Industry Awards.


Airline partners continue to invest in its growth and easyJet will open a new three-aircraft base in March 2026, adding 11 new destinations, while Ryanair will base a third aircraft in winter 2025/26, launching five new winter routes.


Committed to a sustainable future, the Airport is on track to achieve Net Zero Carbon status by the year 2035 and has been recognised as a 'sustainability sector leader'.


The business has its own solar farm that can provide 100% of its electricity on a sunny day and it is making significant investments to transition its vehicle fleet to electric models.


Over recent years more than 46,000 trees have been planted on Airport-owned land to support its carbon offset activities and enhance biodiversity.


The Airport proudly celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2025.

About the role

Reporting to the Aviation Sales Manager, you will:

Play a key role in enhancing engagement with our valued travel trade partners, acting as an ambassador for the airport to ensure provision of excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. Provide support in all areas of event planning, preparation and delivery for travel trade events, training and other forms of engagement. Prepare impactful presentations and content for both internal and external use. Participate in face-to-face engagement and events, where required. Provide wider support to the Aviation Development team, ensuring the smooth delivery of key initiatives that drive business growth.

About you

We're looking for someone who is:

Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and passionate about the travel industry. Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently whilst managing multiple priorities. Confident and articulate, with strong interpersonal and organisational skills. Skilled in written communication, numeracy, presentation content and the use of social media tools. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

Essential Requirements

Able to demonstrate relevant experience in the travel industry (ideally with a travel agent, airline or tour operator) Comfortable working to tight deadlines in a professional environment. Full UK driving licence. Flexibility to occasionally work outside core business hours (MonFri), when required. Ability to meet the Department for Transport security requirements (no relevant criminal record). This role is primarily based on site at Newcastle Airport, but some travel to events may be required.

Why come onboard?

Free on-site car parking whilst at work Reduced parking charges Park & Fly Generous annual leave entitlement Access to contributory pension scheme Death in service Vehicle car scheme Tyne & Wear Metro season ticket Car servicing and repairs Access to World Duty Free On-site occupational health support On-site physiotherapist Employee assistance programme support Subsidised private healthcare Cycle to work scheme Employee discounts at airport retail/ catering outlets Company and Performance related bonus scheme Subsidised membership to our on-site gym

Newcastle Airport Limited promotes the equality of opportunity.


Being part of the Disability Confident Commitment means that we want to ensure all our organisational policies and processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone. This includes our recruitment strategies, and we welcome applications from all prospective candidates.

Key Dates:

Closing date for applications: Monday 10th November at 23.59pm


First stage interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing Tuesday 2nd December 2025.