New Head of Cargo Development sought by East Midlands Airport to drive its plans for growth

East Midlands Airport’s ambitions to grow its unrivalled cargo operation has led to it seeking a Head of Cargo Development to help take it to a bigger, better future.

The exciting opportunity to shape and drive the growth of the UK’s largest dedicated air cargo hub comes as it achieves record cargo volumes accounting for a third of all UK air cargo growth and continues to attract new cargo airlines and investment.

The airport – recently named Airport of the Year at the National Transport Awards - has also outlined ambitious long-term plans that could see four airfield plots totalling 50 hectares developed for new cargo facilities.

The new Head of Cargo Development role will be responsible for developing cargo growth opportunities at East Midlands Airport, supporting an increase from 400,000 tonnes in exports and imports to 500,000 tonnes by 2030, with a corresponding income rise of £10m.

This will involve building strategic relationships across logistics, e-commerce, manufacturing, freight forwarding and trade body networks to develop market insight and commercial business cases, and strengthen the East Midlands cargo community.

The successful candidate will also identify and progress cargo infrastructure and warehousing opportunities, including facilities for specialist commodity types such as perishables, livestock, e-commerce, express freight and manufacturing supply chains.

East Midlands Airport’s Commercial Director Adam Andrews, who the new postholder will report to, said: “The creation of this role recognises the significance of our existing cargo operation and the potential for its future growth.

“We are looking for someone with a proven track record in logistics and international trade who can convert relationships into measurable short-term growth alongside longer-term requirements for warehousing, specialist handling capability and logistics-sector investment.

“This opportunity comes at an exciting time for East Midlands Airport and offers candidates the chance to shape a leading UK cargo development scheme which will be positive for the whole region.” 

Further information is available in the job advert here