MAG (Airports Group)
Strategy Analyst
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Strategy Analyst
Permanent Contract
Based at either of our airport’s which include Manchester, East Midlands, London Stansted or our central London office (WC2R)
Flexible hybrid working
Competitive salary and range of benefits
Why MAG?
At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 66 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.
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:
- Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
- 24 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
About the role:
As a Strategy Analyst, you'll support the delivery of high-quality analysis and strategic insight that helps shape decision-making across MAG. Working primarily within the Corporate Strategy team, you'll also contribute to projects across Aviation Strategy & Insights and Forecasting, gaining exposure to a wide range of airport and commercial operations.
Key Responsibilities can vary from day to day and will include:
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- Analyse and interpret internal and external data, turning complex information into clear insights and recommendations.
- Support corporate strategy projects, including market analysis, airline performance reviews, economic trends, and industry research.
- Contribute to passenger and cargo forecasting projects that support MAG's long-term investment and planning decisions.
- Monitor aviation trends, passenger demand, flight schedules, airline performance, and route developments.
- Conduct research into industry, consumer, and societal trends to support business cases and strategic planning.
- Prepare reports and presentations, communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with teams across the business, including Finance, Aviation, and Corporate Affairs.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance reporting, analysis, and business processes.
What will make you successful?
We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about turning data into meaningful insight. You'll be comfortable working with both quantitative and qualitative information, taking a logical and analytical approach to challenges while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong communication skills are essential, as you'll be required to present complex findings in a clear and engaging way to a variety of audiences, from operational stakeholders through to senior leadership.
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
- A degree-level qualification or equivalent analytical experience.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to break down complex problems and translate data into practical business insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to present information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
- Strong numerical and quantitative skills, with great attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Effective organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with data visualisation and analysis tools such as Power BI would be advantageous.
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Profile description:
As a Strategy Analyst, you'll support the delivery of high-quality analysis and strategic insight that helps shape decision-making across MAG. Working primarily within the Corporate Strategy team, you'll also contribute to projects across Aviation Strategy & Insights and Forecasting, gaining exposure to a wide range of airport and commercial operations.
Key Responsibilities can vary from day to day and will include:
- Analyse and interpret internal and external data, turning complex information into clear insights and recommendations.
- Support corporate strategy projects, including market analysis, airline performance reviews, economic trends, and industry research.
- Contribute to passenger and cargo forecasting projects that support MAG's long-term investment and planning decisions.
- Monitor aviation trends, passenger demand, flight schedules, airline performance, and route developments.
- Conduct research into industry, consumer, and societal trends to support business cases and strategic planning.
- Prepare reports and presentations, communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with teams across the business, including Finance, Aviation, and Corporate Affairs.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance reporting, analysis, and business processes.
We offer:
- Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
- 24 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
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