Best Companies | Bristol Airport Company Profile

Britain's eighth-busiest airport which, before the Covid pandemic, handled more than nine million passengers a year, aims to be the UK's most sustainable airport and everyone's favourite. Over the past 10 years, Bristol airport, which serves the south-west and Wales, has invested heavily in infrastructure, thanks to the backing of its long-term shareholders.

In spite of the challenges faced by the airline and travel industry over the past two years, the company's ambition remains strong. Not only is it committed to providing passengers with safe and amazing travel opportunities, it is also determined to be a leader in sustainable travel.

By the end of last year, the airport announced that it would be carbon neutral, four years ahead of schedule, and the UK's first net-zero airport by 2030, 20 years ahead of the government's target.

It says its staff are skilled, passionate and confident, and are dedicated to providing great service in a relaxed and friendly manner.

According to Chief Executive Dave Lees: "We want Bristol Airport to be a great place to work, with a culture of innovation, collaboration, learning and empowerment, inspiring challenge and high performance.

"We all perform better and collaborate more effectively when we have a true sense of purpose, and we have used the past 18 months to recalibrate how we listen, inform, engage and empower."

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Bristol Airport

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Fair Deal

48% of staff agreed

I feel I receive fair pay for the responsibilities I have in my job

Staff benefit from free private healthcare, life and dental insurance, as well as an employee assistance programme. They are able to take career breaks and can work compressed or staggered hours and flexitime. School hours' contracts and job sharing is available. Staff discounts are also offered.

Giving Something Back

74% of staff agreed

My organisation encourages charitable activities

One of the airport's strategic intentions is "delivering a greener and sustainable future" and it has adopted key performance indicators that are linked to bonus awards. It measures climate change and emissions performance through participation in an independent, institutionally endorsed certification programme, the Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme.

My Manager

83% of staff agreed

My manager cares about me as an individual

During 2020, all line managers attended workshops to develop their coaching skills, and some received personal coaching and mentoring. The company has recently completed a talent-mapping exercise and introduced a talent review mechanism to identify development needs and opportunities.

Fair Deal

48% of staff agreed

I feel I receive fair pay for the responsibilities I have in my job

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Organisation established in

1957

Total number of UK employees

Number of UK locations

Employee average age

73% : 27%

Male : Female employee ratio

49%

Employees earning £35k+

16%

Employee turnover (voluntary)

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We want Bristol Airport to be a great place to work, with a culture of innovation, collaboration, learning and empowerment, inspiring challenge and high performance. We all perform better, and collaborate more effectively when we have a true sense of purpose, and we have used the past 18 months to recalibrate how we listen, inform, engage and empower.

Dave Lees, CEO - Bristol Airport

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