Job Description - Senior Analytics Manager- Crew Planning (16188)

Job Description

Senior Analytics Manager- Crew Planning ( 16188 )

Description

We’re easyJet, one of Europe’s most recognisable airline brands – and one of the largest, with over 1,000 routes across 35 countries. Every year, tens of millions of passengers choose us for reliable, great value travel. powered by a complex, large scale operation that runs like clockwork thanks to the exceptional teams behind the scenes.
At the core of our operations is Crew Planning, a critical function that ensures we have the right crew, in the right place, at the right time. And now, we’re looking for a Senior Analytics Manager – Crew Planning to take our planning insights and performance to the next level.

Your Mission
Reporting to the Head of Crew Planning, you’ll lead a high performing analytics team focused on driving crew planning performance through insight, measurement and continuous improvement.
You’ll work across the end to end crew supply chain. From establishment and training planning to pairings and rosters. Helping ensure our operation is efficient, resilient and fit for future growth. This is a high impact role, blending data science, commercial thinking and change leadership to optimise how we manage and plan for our crew.

What You’ll Be Doing
• Lead the Crew Planning Analytics Team- Manage and mentor a team of analysts, creating a culture of data driven decision making and continuous improvement.
• Performance Reporting & Insight- Deliver regular, high quality reporting to senior stakeholders on key crew planning KPIs (e.g. tripping levels, standby volumes, roster productivity).
• Driving productivity- you’ll work closely with our resource planning team to increase the analytical sophistication of our forecasts and ultimately the productivity of our crew.
• Strategic Diagnostics- Use data to diagnose performance issues, test hypotheses and support decision making with practical, insight driven recommendations.
• Drive Tactical Improvements- Partner with SME leads across establishment, training, travel and rostering to improve planning outcomes through data and process enhancement.
• Crew Planning Health- Own our performance monitoring framework, tracking the impact of crew planning on operational resilience and commercial performance.
• Transform with Technology- Work closely with data science and product teams to embed smarter tools and modelling approaches into everyday planning.
• Change & Innovation- Lead initiatives that challenge the status quo, applying structured problem solving and change management to embed improvements.
• Champion Collaboration- Act as a cross functional influencer, aligning crew planning insights with business priorities and transformation agendas.

What You’ll Bring
• Strong experience in airline operations or analytics within a highly complex, fast paced environment
• Excellent analytical skills- highly numerate with experience turning large data sets into actionable insights
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, fostering high performance and accountability
• Strong understanding of crew planning processes and the operational/commercial levers that drive performance
• Advanced Excel, SQL and data visualisation (e.g., Tableau) capabilities
• Confident communicator- able to break down complexity into clear recommendations, tailored to different audiences
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and cross functional teams to drive operational change
• Change management experience, with the ability to lead initiatives and embed new ways of working
• Resilience, curiosity and a proactive, improvement driven mindset

Requirements of the Role

What’s in it for You
• Competitive base salary
• Up to 30% bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• BAYE, SAYE & Performance Share Schemes
• 7% company pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Outstanding staff travel benefits across the easyJet network

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds as part of our ongoing commitment to having a team that truly represents the customers that we serve . You may feel that that you don’t meet every single requirement for this role, but we’d still encourage you to submit an application if you feel you meet enough criteria to be considered. And if you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process please let us know and we’ll work with you to find a solution.

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