Airport Operations and Contract Manager Belfast, Northern Ireland
Job description
easyJet flies on more of Europe’s most popular routes than any other airline and carried more than 96 million passengers in 2019 – more than 16 million travelling for business. The airline has over 300 aircraft on nearly 1000 routes to more than 150 airports across 35 countries. Over 300 million Europeans live within one hour's drive of an easyJet airport.
We’re recruiting for an Airport Operations and Contract Manager (AOCM) This is a particularly exciting role and great time to join easyJet.
The AOCM role is pivotal to ensuring the safe and timely operation of our airline services. Reporting to the Regional Airport Ops and Contract Manager, the AOCM will oversee the management of third-party suppliers, focusing on safety, compliance, and supplier relationships. With a keen eye on cost-effectiveness, you will take ownership of ground handling and de-icing contracts throughout their life cycle. This role also plays a vital part in driving internal performance targets, revenue activities, and the implementation of new policies and procedures, collaborating closely with the central Ground Ops team.
Your role in identifying, trialling, and implementing process improvements will enhance our customer experience. Plus, you'll represent easyJet at forums, manage KPIs and projects, and drive the successful execution of transformation projects.
What you need to do this role
You will have a proven track record of budget management, showcasing the ability to adeptly challenge costs while maintaining financial integrity. You will have outstanding problem-solving abilities, coupled with a firm dedication to continuous improvement and cost reduction. Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills will empower you to effortlessly influence a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders.
You will have proven experience in third-party management, expertly driving suppliers to achieve both performance milestones and cost-saving objectives. A grounded understanding of SGHA and IATA contracts will highlight your ability to navigate complex agreements with finesse. If you have tenacity and resilience to succeed in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you.
About easyJet
At easyJet our aim is to make low cost travel easy – connecting people to what they value using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.
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We encourage individuality, empower our people to seize the initiative, and never stop learning. We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates.
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