Domain Expert - Airfield Operations

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Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Reading
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Consulting & Professional Services
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SKILLS

Consultancy Business Development Customer Relationship Management Business Case Development Airline IT Environment Communication Systems Presentation Skills Team Leadership

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Domain Expert - Airfield Operations

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Reading, United Kingdom - Hybrid - Full-time

Job Description

Overview

Welcome to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.

You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don't just move the world forward—we're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations.

Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Purpose

The Business Consultant works closely with account teams and clients to provide focused consultancy offers in their field of expertise to customers. He/She plays a key role in the business development pre-sales and sales activities with a specific emphasis on developing consulting business and revenues leveraging both internal and external resources. The Business Consultant will be a member of a team but not expected to deliver the project.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute consulting methodology and quality in accordance with corporate and regional standards.
  • Work with account teams and customers to provide consultancy services to resolve key business issues within field of expertise.
  • Develop and run structured client workshops.
  • Deliver consulting assignments to build trusted relationships with customers.
  • Develop business cases (including cost-benefit analysis), design business architectures and business models.
  • Contribute to the development of regional or local partnerships and evaluate vendor/third party offerings.
  • Interface with corporate functions to ensure support for market needs.
  • Keep current with new technologies and industry trends.

Qualifications

Experience

  • At least 7 years of Business and Technical consultancy experience in the IT & Telecommunications industry.
  • Basic team management experience/working in matrix managed organisations.
  • Understanding of Airline Industry IT environment an advantage.
  • Complex Bid and Proposal Management.
  • Managing Third Parties.
  • Operating at Senior levels of customer (Heads of Depts/Functions).

Knowledge & Skills

  • Working knowledge of Communication and Information Systems
  • Strategic vision gained through thorough business experience
  • Self sufficient worker, pro-active way of working
  • Excellent Customer facing and interpersonal skills
  • Consultative selling skills, business acumen
  • Good Presentation skills
  • Structured communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Team leader and team worker - Able to work in a matrix management organisation
  • Excellent English is a prerequisite

Professional Competencies

  • Business Acumen
  • Consulting Process & Methods
  • Financial Acumen
  • Supplier Relationship Management

Core Competencies

  • Adhering to Principles & Values
  • Communication
  • Creating & Innovating
  • Customer Focus
  • Impact & Influence
  • Leading Execution
  • Results Orientation
  • Teamwork

Education & Qualifications

  • Business Telecommunications or Information Systems degree.
  • Consultancy accreditations preferred (e.g. Certificate in Management Consulting Essentials).
  • Project Management qualification preferred.

What We Offer

  • Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)
  • Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.
  • Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.
  • Employee Wellbeing: EAP and Champion Health platform.
  • Professional Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative, Airport Council International, Pluralsight, Harvard Business Publishing, Stanford, and others.
  • Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.

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