Head of Strategy & Programmes Luton, East of England, England
Job description
Head of Strategy & Programmes
The easyJet holidays Strategy & Programmes team is at the heart of our rapid growth and value creation plan. We support the Holidays Management Board in answering the big strategic questions and determining where the company can best seize recovery opportunities, create competitive advantage and drive shareholder value.
As Head of Strategy & Programmes, you’ll own our approach to integrated business planning, providing inspirational leadership across strategy, programmes, and value realisation. You’ll play a pivotal role in formulating strategy across the business, working closely with HMB members and our Group colleagues.
You’ll provide relevant market intelligence to drive insight and analysis to enable the business to make the right strategic decisions; drive through the required change through rapid delivery of our value realisation plans; and have a relentless focus on value creation and realisation in accordance with our 5-year financial plan.
What you’ll bring to the team:
We are looking for somebody who has strategic leadership experience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, ideally in a travel / eCom business or a recognised management consulting firm (for example Mckinsey, Bain, BCG or equivalent). You’ll have considerable experience of end-to-end management and delivery of complex strategic problems using agile methodologies (e.g., programme set up, problem solving, solution development supported by analytical assessment, option evaluation and recommendation generation).
You’ll be a passionate team-builder, understand and employ excellent diplomacy skills, have an ability to work well with multi-functional teams, be a strategic and creative thinker, comfortable with ambiguity, and work well in a constantly evolving environment. You’ll be open and welcoming to change, results oriented, self-motivated and proactive, have exceptional problem-solving skills, and demonstrate an ability to stay calm under stress and uncertainty, influencing the same in your team.
What’s in it for you:
In addition to your competitive base salary, you’ll qualify for our company wide bonus scheme which could see you earning up to an additional 30% on top of your base each year. We'll also contribute 7% towards your pension. You'll have access to a variety of share options (BAYE, SAYE, Performance Shares) and life assurance is 4 x your annual salary.
Aside from the financials, we offer an extensive suite of flexible benefits that you can opt in or out of, such as Medical Cover, Dental Cover, Green Car, and Cycle to Work Schemes.
On top of all of that, you’ll get excellent staff travel benefits which includes heavily discounted flights for you and your friends and family, free easyJet Plus membership, and annual vouchers for you to spend on an easyJet holiday!
Working for one of Europe’s very best brands, you’ll be supported by a friendly team and be given great development opportunities. We're in the business of creating unforgettable experiences for our customers around the world, and the same applies for our people and their careers! Working at easyJet holidays can take you anywhere... where do you want to go?
This is a full-time role based near Luton Airport. We operate a hybrid working model and get together twice a week at the easyJet holidays HQ
How to apply:
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward - so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At easyJet holidays, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. 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 and strongly encourage applications even if you feel you don’t meet every item in the criteria. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working, and we operate a hybrid working structure.
Who are easyJet holidays:
In 2019 we launched our brand new easyJet holidays business, with a mission to provide brilliant holiday experiences at unbeatable prices. We do this by combining easyJet’s flexible flight programme with handpicked hotels and best-in-class technology to provide hassle-free, personalised holidays. Soon after we launched, we faced the most unprecedented challenge in modern history - but we made bold decisions, took active measures, and emerged from the pandemic much stronger and far greater. Since then, we have;
> Launched our sustainability strategy with a focus on making a positive impact on the environment and local communities that make our holidays so special.
> Doubled the size our team
> Been named one of the Best Workplaces in Travel
> Reached a milestone 1.1 million customers in our first full year of trading and
> Become the fastest growing UK tour operator
We’re an ambitious bunch and we don’t intend on stopping here. We want to lead the industry, making sustainable travel affordable and accessible to everyone and to do this we’re building remarkable teams with modern ways of working. That’s where you come in! Join us as Head of Strategy & Programmes and help create brilliant holiday experiences for our customers.
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