Head of Airfield - Duxford

<p><strong>IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS<br /> Head of Airfield<br /> Salary range: £44,537 - £50,397 per annum</strong></p> <p>With over 600 staff, two million visitors a year and major attractions at five branches (IWM London, IWM North, IWM Duxford, Churchill War Rooms and HMS Belfast). IWM is proud of its reputation as a forward thinking group of museums. IWM Duxford&nbsp; is Britain’s best preserved wartime fighter station and a working airfield from which historic aircraft still fly.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> Duxford Airfield holds a derogated ordinary licence, operating two runways with approximately 20,000 movements a year, including GA, military, training, pleasure flights (AOC/Public Transport Operation), extensive war bird activity, air shows, flying events and ad hoc display practice. Duxford Airfield is an Air Navigation Service Provider and has a team of Flight Information Service Officers and a Fire Team.</p> <p>This is a varied and challenging role, having at its heart responsibility for the strategic development of Airfield services .You will take the lead in managing IWM Duxford’s relationship with key stakeholders including the Civil Aviation Authority, partner organisations, the local community/district council and emergency services, military aviation representatives and private companies based at the airfield.</p> <p>You will be assisted by a professional team together with contract staff who provide support for air shows.</p> <p>As a senior manager with significant relevant experience in a flight operations or airfield management environment, you will have excellent communication, budget management, organisational and leadership skills. An interest in heritage aviation, and IWM broader areas of public and professional interest, will be of value.</p> <p><strong>For a full job description and to apply please click on the 'Apply now' button</strong></p> <p><strong>The closing date for applications is Noon, Monday 26 January 2015</strong></p> <p><em>IWM is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></p>