Overview
Want to join the ‘Best Airport In The World’?
Newcastle International Airport is home to 17 airline partners and connects over 5 million passengers to 80 direct, and over 300 one stop destinations, each year.
The Airport contributes over £1bn in GVA to the region’s economy and supports over 3,000 jobs across the North East.
The multi-award-winning Airport delivers best in class customer service, having invested over £20m in a passenger experience in recent years. In 2024 the Airport was crowned ‘Best in the World’ at the prestigious Routes World conference. It was also ranked in the top ‘very good’ category in the CAA’s Airport Accessibility audit, reflecting on the exceptional service the Airport provides its passengers living with disabilities.
Newcastle International Airport is the primary international gateway to North East England and offers visitors easy access to a region rich in historical heritage, which benefits from blue flag beaches and dramatic landscapes, combined with a breadth of contemporary culture associated with life in a vibrant modern city.
The Role
An exciting placement opportunity has arisen for an organised, confident and forward thinking Environmental and Sustainability Assistant to join our Sustainability and Communications Team on a 12 month placement.
Reporting to the Environmental and Sustainability Advisor, you will be responsible for providing support in delivering a strategic, coordinated and proactive environmental and sustainability agenda for the Airport and ensure that all environmental obligations and responsibilities are met.
The successful candidate will be closely involved in exciting projects such as implementing the Airport Net Zero Carbon 2035 Strategy, Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Strategy, Environmental Management System and Masterplan. The role includes the day-to-day coordination of environmental monitoring procedures and processing and interpreting data outputs for water quality, air quality, noise and waste management.
You will be a logical thinker with the ability to work collaboratively and balance competing priorities. As well as this, you will be comfortable with compiling and analysing data, identifying trends and reporting on environmental performance. The successful applicant should also demonstrate strong organisational skills, adaptability and persistence when faced with demanding challenges. However, the most important attribute is a passion for both protecting and reducing our impact on the environment, as well as transitioning to a more sustainable future.
If you are in your penultimate year at university, this placement is for you. A degree in Environmental Science or a sustainability-related subject is desirable.
Please note; The start date for this role will be September 2025 and will be a full-time position, working Monday – Thursday 0900-1700 and Friday 0900-1630. The role will be predominantly office based, within Newcastle Airport.
Why come onboard?
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to contributory pension scheme
• On-site occupational health support
• On-site physiotherapist
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts at Airport Park & Fly / Retail / Catering outlets
*This post requires access through the Critical Part at the Airport and therefore in line with Department for Transport regulations; you will be required to demonstrate during the recruitment process, that you have no relevant criminal record.
Newcastle International 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.
