Senior Optimisation and Rostering Manager

Senior Optimisation and Rostering Manager

We are easyJet – a £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 experience in crew optimisation and rostering management
• Enjoy leading teams and driving operational excellence
• Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per week
   

The Team

Join the Crew Planning senior management team at easyJet, where you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic discussions and decision-making. You will oversee the Optimisation, Rostering Planning & Production, and Roster Delivery teams, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of optimised crew solutions.

The Role

As the Senior Optimisation & Rostering Manager, you will report to the Head of Crew Planning and be accountable for the strategic direction and operational excellence of the Optimisation and Rostering processes. You will act as the subject matter expert for industrial relations matters and ensure alignment with department and company strategic priorities.

 

What we’re looking for
 

• Over 5 years of experience in a management role within a commercial airline, with a proven record in motivating diverse teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of briefing large audiences on complex topics
• Experience in managing complex IT projects and driving organisational change
• Working knowledge of crew tracking software such as AIMS, IBS, or Jeppesen
  
   

What you’ll get in return
 

> Up to 30% maximum bonus
> PMI 
> 7% pension contributions 
> Excellent staff travel benefits 
> 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays 
> Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday 
> Various flexible benefits and extras

Practicalities 

This full-time role will be 40 hours per week based in Hangar 89 in Luton with travel across the easyJet network. We support hybrid working and we spend 60% of our time per month in the office.

Reasonable Adjustments

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.