Graduate Airport Systems Specialist

We have a fantastic opportunity for you kickstart a career in aviation. At Edinburgh Airport, you have the chance to deliver meaningful and tangible change. You will walk around the terminal and campus and see the difference you have helped make.

Our Systems Specialists manage and maintain the core solutions which support the entire airport operation. From critical resource management (ERP) to flight information displays and bag drop solutions. We provide in-depth subject matter expertise on the technical solutions and the operational procedures they support. We work closely with our airport colleagues to get the best from the systems we have, to drive innovation and continuous improvement. Problem-solving and finding creative solutions via technology, to deliver high quality operations and valuable data, is a large part of what we do.

In a graduate role, you will also be exposed to other technical disciplines and teams to help broaden your airport knowledge, whilst adding value to our organisation.

You can find out more about the wider team here.

About the recruitment process

The recruitment process for this role will be comprised of two stages. There will be a first stage Teams interview, and successful candidates will then be invited to an in person, second interview which will involve a presentation to be confirmed on invite to interview. Depending on the volume of applications, we may introduce an online assessment as a first sifting stage.

Please note, our interview process may be adjusted depending on the volume of candidates. We are committed to supporting diverse ways of thinking and working, so if you require adjustments in the recruitment process, please let us know on your application. You can find out more about our interview process and the types of questions we ask here.

What you’ll be doing

• Work alongside existing systems experts on day-to-day tasks and management of core solutions
• You will learn from our IT specialists and managers, who will coach and mentor you throughout your 24-month programme
• You will get involved in various IT projects and initiatives that support the airport’s operations and growth plans.
• Work with airport teams and partners to understand their roles and responsibilities
• Play a role in active projects to deliver new or upgraded systems
• Take on responsibility for delivering improvements to minor airport systems
• Assist in the design of changes and enhancements to core airport systems, with responsibility for ensuring enhancements deliver technically and operationally.
• Pro-actively seek out and recommend improvements

• To have completed or are about to complete a technology related degree, or you have a strong interest in technology and a degree in another discipline.
• This role requires the successful candidate to obtain a Counter Terrorist Check, so you must have been living in the UK for the last 3 consecutive years
• A keen attention to detail
• A positive and supportive manner
• Have a curious mindset and a passion for learning new things.
• To communicate well and build strong working relationships with others
• To be open minded to change and new ways of working
• To have good problem-solving abilities
• An ability to work on your own initiative
• You enjoy working in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• You are flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and demands.

We will provide mentoring alongside existing system and operational specialists to ensure you get the support and reassurance needed to progress.

We will provide formal technical or specialist training where needed. What we’ll offer you

• Pension scheme- employer contributions can be up to 7%
• 32 days holiday, based on full time roles, increasing with service
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Supporting your health and wellbeing- private healthcare after 1 years’ service, access to our Employee Assistance Programme and occupational health services
• Free car parking on site and when you go on holiday
• We offer a range of other benefits, find out more here

We are Edinburgh Airport, where Scotland meets the world. The success of the airport comes down to our people, and you can help us deliver even more big days for our passengers and colleagues. The development of your career is important to us, and we’ll support and encourage this every step of the way. We offer in-house and external training, both role specific and based on your objectives.

As a business we’re driven by our values - they’re at the core of our culture and everything we do. We will ask questions based on our values during your interview, as we’re looking for people who will demonstrate these values day-in, day-out. So if this sounds like you, apply now and get ready for your career to take off.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring applicants with a disability can participate fully in our recruitment process. Please let us know in your application form if you require any adjustments, such as parking arrangements or alternative methods of communication.

We work with Inclusive Employers, who are a leading organisation for employers committed to prioritising inclusion. We are supported by them through leadership workshops, a variety of resources and webinars, demonstrating our commitment to an inclusive workplace and ensuring all our employees feel valued. This partnership is part of our wider Diversity and Inclusion strategy, and you can find out more here.

We give colleagues the opportunity to engage with different people and projects, within our business and beyond. You can get involved in a variety of different employee groups, including Diversity, STEM, Wellbeing, or create your own community - it’s important to us that you can share your interests and be yourself at work.