Job Details
Salary: Competitive per annum
Hours: 37.5 Monday to Friday
Location: VHQ, Crawley. Hybrid remote working with at least 1 day a week in the office. Some ad hoc travel may be required.
Contract: Secondment (12 months)
Closing Date: 4th November 2024
At Virgin Atlantic, we believe that everyone can take on the world, and it's our mission to become the most loved travel company. As we embark on this next exciting stage of our journey, we're harnessing our spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation to challenge the status quo.
In a nutshell
We have an exciting opportunity for an Airport Operations Policy and Process Executive to join our amazing Airport Operations team on a 12 months’ Secondment. This role provides the airports with clear policies, procedures and global standards for both above and below wing operations including baggage, the ramp, load control, customer services and de-icing whilst ensuring safe and compliant global airport operations. This is a fantastic development role with excellent networking opportunities and flexible working so ‘you can do the job from anywhere’. You will also have the opportunity to travel and work on new and exciting projects.
Day to day
From carrying out risk assessments to ensuring continuous improvement, this role will be pivotal in ensuring the airline and airport's policies and procedures are at the required standards. You will also:
- Create, update and deliver the global standards documents and airport manuals for all airport operations functions including above and below wing.
- Ensure clear, accessible, outstanding policy, processes and procedures for airport operations activities.
- Support the business improvement and field-based teams by adapting and evolving the global standard templates as required to ensure standards are consistently improved.
- Continuously consult with partners from around the business to ensure the global standards are driving compliance, effectiveness, and efficiency.
- Ensure that all airport operations align with VAA policies, processes and procedures and that all government mandated security procedures and industry safety standards are followed.
About you
Are you someone who enjoys doing things differently and enthusiastic about continuous improvement? We're also looking for the following:
- Recent experience of working in an operational airport environment (below wing is important while experience in above wing would be desirable).
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
With excellent communication and problem solving skills, you would be someone who thrives from working under pressure. So, if Airline Safety and Compliance Operations is your passion, we would love to hear from you!
Internal info
Hiring manager: Jodie CallaghanGlobal grade: B
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Our customers come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Virgin Atlantic, we believe everyone can take on the world - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive. So that everyone at Virgin Atlantic can be themselves and know they belong.
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