Heathrow's updated recovery plan to benefit local communities

The airport said the scheme will allow the community around the airport to capitalise on the aviation sector’s recovery as it begins to take shape over the coming years.

In the coming months, there will be 12,000 jobs available at the airport as demand for international travel increases in the build-up to summer. 

Heathrow has also extended its London Living Wage pledge to all colleagues in its direct supply chain, adding a further 1,300 people onto the rate for entry level positions. Heathrow already pays all of its direct employees at least the London Living Wage and is recruiting up to 1,000 new security officers for this summer.

Since the inception of the Heathrow Local Recovery Plan in 2020, the airport has hosted virtual work experience for 729 students, welcomed 1,220 primary school children to take part in Heathrow Young Explorers, achieved a 77% interview-to-offer rate for jobs and pledged £100,000 in Apprenticeship Levy Transfers.