Job Description

Head of Network Development

At easyJet our purpose 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.



Our Network team is at the core of that purpose - defining which of our routes will connect the maximum number of customers to the unbounded joy of travel, driving the performance of easyJet, and maximising the huge opportunity that comes with having a fleet of >350 aircraft and thousands of talented colleagues who are passionate about serving our passengers every day.


Sitting alongside the Head of Network Strategy, and reporting directly in to our Director of Strategy, Network and Fleet, as Head of Network Development you will focus on the near term (1-2 year) horizon for easyJet, optimising our 1,000+ routes to maximise the opportunity our ever growing capacity gives.



This is an extraordinarily impactful and exciting role within easyJet - where you can have an immediate and significant impact on the bottom line of one of Europe's largest airlines. Crafting network development plans for each season, you'll lead a dynamic team of more than 10 colleagues to further enhance our market leading position.


The role requires a strategic thinker to manage the deployment of our fleet across an extensive route portfolio, optimising profitability in alignment with easyJet's broader corporate goals. You will oversee the seasonal planning process, lead the Route Development Forum (RDF), and collaborate with colleagues across Scheduling and Operations to develop schedules that maximise fleet utilisation, customer satisfaction and the performance of our business. Also reacting to competitor activity, keeping easyJet one step ahead, you will ensure that we remain well on course to becoming Europe's most loved airline.




If you are a strategic leader, want to drive results at pace and enjoy visibility up to the most senior levels of a FTSE100 organisation, then this role could be for you. If you bring a robust background in aviation network development, apply to join easyJet and help us continue to revolutionise air travel across Europe.



This full-time role will be based in Luton and will be 40 hours per week, with some occasional travel required. We support hybrid working and we spend 60% of our time per month in the office.

Some of what you'll get up to

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Planning and managing capacity deployment across routes to maximise both immediate and long-term profitability, aligned with easyJet's Network and Corporate Strategy.

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Overseeing the seasonal planning process, including the execution of easyJet's Route Development Forum (RDF) to create a seasonal route matrix, collaborating with the Scheduling team to develop and expand peak week schedules throughout the season, considering fleet and crew availability.

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Leading interactions with Fleet Planning and Operations to ensure comprehensive understanding of aircraft availability.

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Reviewing commercial assessments of new routes and network points, providing go/no-go recommendations to the Director of Strategy, Network & Fleet.

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Managing the new route and network point process, ensuring operational and commercial readiness for sale.

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Handling ad-hoc capacity deployment change requests from other departments, providing recommendations to the Director of Strategy, Network & Fleet

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Communicating seasonal network plans to the Airline Management Board and key stakeholders in collaboration with the Director of Strategy, Network & Fleet

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Supporting the Network Strategy team in aircraft base allocation decisions and ad-hoc strategic work requiring route level knowledge.

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Assisting in the budgeting process.

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Monitoring competitor activity, mitigating adverse impacts from network, route, or schedule changes.

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Ensuring the integrity and management of network department data, providing necessary access and training.

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Driving efficiency across network teams by developing new tools, reports, and analytical capabilities.

Requirements of the Role

What you need to do the role

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Significant experience in airline Network Management, preferably with experience in a low-cost carrier

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Deep understanding of an airline's commercial value chain and a proven track record in leading network management initiatives

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Essential skills include high data literacy and the ability to use advanced analytics for developing network plans and enhancing commercial outcomes.

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Must have a credible understanding of low-cost carriers and the competitive landscape of easyJet

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Requires exceptional relationship-building skills, credibility at the C-Suite level, and awareness of stakeholder needs in a complex, international organisation

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Significant management and leadership experience in an international setting, with a strong capability to manage change.

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Ideally, minded towards innovative strategies to advance Network Management beyond its current practices

What you'll get in return

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Competitive base salary

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Up to 30% bonus

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25 days holiday

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BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes

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7% pension

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Life Assurance

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Flexible benefits package

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Excellent staff travel benefits

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.


It takes a real team effort to carry over 100 million passengers a year across 35 countries. Whether you're working as part of our front line operations or in our corporate functions, you'll find people that are positive, inclusive, ready to take on a challenge, and that have your back. We call that our 'Orange Spirit', and we hope you'll share that too.


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 ma.recruitment@easyjet.com. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

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