Senior Airport Development Manager

Senior Airport Development Manager

We are easyJet – a FTSE listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.

We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

What makes us easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours - we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.

READ ON IF YOU
> Have significant airport, airline or aviation industry experience, with a strong understanding of airport economics, regulated airport environments and the wider competitive landscape.
> Have managed large budgets and delivered commercial value through complex negotiations, cost challenge programmes and strategic supplier partnerships.
> Enjoy building and influencing relationships with senior stakeholders, including board level airport representatives and cross functional leaders, whilst leading and developing high-performing teams.
> Have a second language, which would be advantageous.

THE TEAM
Airport Development manages one of easyJet's largest areas of external spend, overseeing more than £1.7bn of airport related costs across our European network. The team plays a critical role in shaping our airport strategy, securing commercial advantage and ensuring we continue to deliver great value for our customers.

This role leads a team of Airport Development Managers based across Europe and sits within our Commercial function, reporting into the Director of Airport Development. As part of the wider leadership team, you'll work across the organisation and play a key role in delivering easyJet's strategic, financial and operational objectives.

THE ROLE
As Senior Airport Development Manager, you'll lead the commercial strategy for a portfolio of airports whilst supporting the Director of Airport Development in driving performance, cost management and stakeholder engagement across the wider team. You'll act as a deputy to the Director when required and provide guidance and support to Airport Development Managers during complex negotiations and strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:
> Leading airport commercial negotiations to secure the best outcomes for easyJet.
> Driving delivery of annual cost saving targets and budget commitments.
> Managing and developing a team of Airport Development Managers across multiple European markets.
> Building strong relationships with airport boards, airport owners, tourism boards, government agencies and industry partners.
> Supporting the development and implementation of easyJet's airport strategy.
> Acting as a senior representative for easyJet in industry consultations and airport forums.
> Providing oversight and support on key KPIs, financial performance and strategic projects.
> Working closely with Network, Operations, Legal, Engineering, Ground Operations, Marketing, IT, Facilities and country leadership teams.
> Identifying opportunities to improve customer propositions, airport partnerships and route development support.
> Ensuring robust contractual governance across airport agreements and ground handling arrangements.
> Championing innovation and continuous improvement to enhance value, reduce costs and strengthen supplier performance.