We like to think of ourselves as being a different place to work compared to other airlines. We’re fun, community driven, less informal, and from top to bottom we really look after each other. We also think it’s because of our ‘Orange Spirit’. That means working in teams that are positive, inclusive, united by purpose, ready to meet problems head-on, and that have your back. Whether you’re an industry veteran or just starting out, if you thrive in a team environment then we think we have one of the best around.

We are recruiting for a highly motivated and experienced Base Manager to join our team in our brand new base at Alicante Airport. 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.

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. Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Spanish is mandatory.

If you're ready to contribute your expertise and dedication to our team, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our exciting journey.

What you’ll get in return

> Competitive base salary
> Up to 20% bonus
> 25 days holiday
> SAYE
> Life Assurance
> Excellent staff travel benefits

Location & Hours of Work

This is a full-time (permanent 10/12 seasonal contract- with two months off between October and March based on operational requirement) and will require 40 hours per week, with participation in out-of-hours on-call roster. There will be a requirement to travel across the easyJet network.

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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