Base Manager – Newcastle
We are recruiting for a highly motivated and experienced Base Manager to join our new base in Newcastle. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the crew within the base, with a particular focus on cabin crew and pilot welfare and support. You will be accountable for driving crew performance and engagement, while ensuring operational excellence within the base. There is a flying element to this role where training is provided.
As the Base Manager, your key responsibilities will include leading an effective crew community, line managing People Support Managers, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and promoting a strong safety culture. You will be managing crew performance and conduct, crew welfare and support, and maintaining Health and Safety standards in line with local and easyJet requirements. You will also take responsibility for organising base communications, delivering innovative and effective communications using multiple channels.
Requirements of the Role
What you need to do this role
To be successful in this role, you must have experience in leading and developing a high-performing team, a background in operational delivery aligned with strategic goals and strong stakeholder engagement skills. You must also possess excellent organisation, administration, and presentation skills, as well as the ability to prioritise in an ever-changing environment.
Having a strong sense of resilience and being able to perform effectively even under pressure are crucial qualities that we value. Additionally, we encourage a collaborative "one team" culture at easyJet where we strive to eliminate any barriers between Flight and Cabin Crew. This position requires someone with a background working alongside unions.
What you'll get in return
> Competitive base salary
> Up to 20% bonus
> 25 days holiday
> BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
> 5% pension
> Life Assurance
> Flexible benefits package
> Excellent staff travel benefits
Location & Hours of Work
This is a full-time role and will require 40 hours per week at Newcastle Airport, with participation in out-of-hours on-call roster.
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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Reasonable Adjustments
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