Freelance Night Manager
CV-LibraryHillingdon, Greater LondontemporaryPosted: 1 September 2026
Apply NowMy 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
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Site & Operations Management: Direct and supervise all overnight works, ensuring tasks progress safely, efficiently, and to high standards.
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Safety & Compliance: Enforce SMSTS guidelines, conduct site safety briefings, and act as the designated First Aider on shift.
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Reporting & Administration: Utilise Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) to compile and submit comprehensive daily site reports and shift handovers.
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Incident Management: Serve as the primary emergency contact overnight, resolving operational issues promptly.
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Airside Coordination: Liaise effectively with airport operational teams and ensure full compliance with aviation security standards.
Mandatory Qualifications & Requirements
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Certifications: Valid SMSTS, CSCS Card, and First Aid at Work certification are essential.
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Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office packages to write reports and manage basic shift data.
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Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain a full Airside Pass (requires a clear 5-year checkable work/education history and criminal record check).
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Flexibility: Able to complete the first week on day shifts before moving to the permanent 21:30–05:00 schedule.
Preferred Experience
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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
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