Freelance Night Manager

Location: Heathrow

My client is seeking a highly competent, safety-focused Night Manager to oversee site operations at Heathrow Terminal 5. You will take full ownership of the night shift, managing on-site activity, maintaining strict health and safety protocols, and delivering clear shift reporting to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

* Site & Operations Management:
Direct and supervise all overnight works, ensuring tasks progress safely, efficiently, and to high standards.

* Safety & Compliance:
Enforce SMSTS guidelines, conduct site safety briefings, and act as the designated First Aider on shift.

* Reporting & Administration:
Utilise Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) to compile and submit comprehensive daily site reports and shift handovers.

* Incident Management:
Serve as the primary emergency contact overnight, resolving operational issues promptly.

* Airside Coordination:
Liaise effectively with airport operational teams and ensure full compliance with aviation security standards.

Mandatory Qualifications & Requirements

* Certifications:

Valid SMSTS, CSCS Card, and First Aid at Work certification are essential.

* Technical

Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office packages to write reports and manage basic shift data.

* Security Clearance:
Must be eligible to obtain a full Airside Pass (requires a clear 5-year checkable work/education history and criminal record check).

* Flexibility:
Able to complete the first week on day shifts before moving to the permanent 21:30–05:00 schedule.

Preferred Experience

* Prior Heathrow / Airport

Experience:

Candidates holding a current or previous Airside Pass, or with demonstrable experience working within an active airport environment, will be strongly prioritized