London Southend Airport is one of Southend’s major employers, with a dynamic, bustling and thriving working environment. It’s a great place to build a rewarding career; whether you’re just starting out or looking to move up in the world.

As we grow and develop, you’ll get the chance to grow and develop with us.

We have many career opportunities located within the airport, such as: Air Traffic Control, Fueling, Car Parking, Security, Ground Maintenance, Fire Fighters, Cleaning, Rail, and Technical Services.

Why Work With Us?

London Southend Airport is consistently ranked the best London airport by consumer group Which? It was also voted best UK airport (under three million capacity) by the Airport Operator’s Association. 

Serving close to 2.2 million passengers in 2019, London Southend offered services to over 40 domestic and European cities. The terminal has its own railway station, less than 100m from its entrance, with up to six trains an hour to central London, taking just 52 minutes to Liverpool Street.

The impact of coronavirus has resulted in reduced operations and schedule changes. London Southend Airport has introduced new safety measures to create a biosphere within the terminal, from hand sanitiser every 20 paces to new security equipment; significant investments have been made to protect employees and passengers.

We welcome dedicated individuals to join our hardworking team to continue to grow London Southend Airport.

Apprenticeships, Graduates and Work Experience

Lifelong learning through the investment in work related skills and qualifications of our employees is a priority for us, apprenticeships are a fundamental part of this offering and one which we encourage our employees to engage with at all levels. We also support work experience placements and graduate positions as available to help grow skills and develop individuals to achieve their full potential.