Senior Safety Risk Specialist

Job Description - Senior Safety Risk Specialist (14739)
Senior Safety Risk Specialist
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14739
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easyJet is big, really big. We’re the second largest airline in Europe, and we have more flying slots than any other in the world. With that scale comes opportunity – opportunity to quickly progress, diversify your career, and to see the impact of your work on a wider scale. So much so, its said that one year at easyJet is worth three elsewhere – that’s ‘Orange Years’ and why joining us is so much more than a job, it’s a career full of variety and possibility.
The Safety Risk team, under the supervision of the Head of Operational Risk & Business Resilience and the Director of Safety, Security & Compliance, is tasked with developing, implementing, and maintaining safety risk management processes throughout easyJet. Comprised of a select group of experienced specialists, the team oversees safety investigations and operational readiness processes, maintaining the easyJet Safety Management System.
The role of Senior Safety Risk Specialists (SSRS) within the team is pivotal, reporting to the Operations Safety Risk Manager and focusing on enhancing company safety performance. Key responsibilities include fostering innovation and continuous improvement in risk management and safety investigations, collaborating with operational departments to prioritize and manage safety risks effectively, developing and maintaining safety management system documentation, ensuring the efficacy of safety plans, conducting or supporting safety investigations, designing and delivering training courses, and managing Standards Assurance programs. The SSRS role involves close partnership with functional teams and stakeholders to ensure understanding and adherence to safety processes and procedures, while also driving ongoing enhancement of safety risk management across the organisation.
What you need to do this role
This role requires candidates to have extensive airline operational experience, coupled with a solid understanding of aviation regulatory requirements and the ability to interpret them effectively. Experience in risk management and conducting safety investigations is essential, along with the capacity to collaborate cross-functionally across all levels of the organisation and with various subject matter experts.
Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to influence others are crucial, as is the proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely with senior management. You should also demonstrate a knack for challenging the status quo and driving organisational change. Desirable qualifications include training or experience with risk management analysis tools and models, relevant certifications in airline operations risk management, completion of safety investigators courses, and previous experience in delivering training sessions.
What you’ll get in return
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Up to 20% bonus
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25 days holiday
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BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
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Life Assurance
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Flexible benefits package
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Excellent staff travel benefits
Location & Hours of Work
This is a full-time 40 hour per week position. We support hybrid working and we spend three days per week in the office.
About easyJet
Ready to make your next move? How about make your mark? Join a team with unstoppable drive and passion at easyJet. At easyJet our aim is to make low-cost travel easy – connecting millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.
Whether you’re working as part of our front-line operations or in our corporate roles, we’ll give you everything you need to make a personal impact on our growing business. We believe in sharing new opportunities, stepping up to challenges and supporting each other with our Orange Spirit. Make a difference with your next role. Make it easyJet.
Apply
Complete your application on our careers site.
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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