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Within TUI Group, TUI Airline regroups all airline activities across UK, Nordics, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Morocco, France, and the Dutch Antilles. The Ground Operations function operates as a multi-disciplinary team of experts driving efficiency and innovation across all aspects of Ground Operations. As Station Performance (Account) Manager you will manage and implement the delivery of safe, compliant, efficient, consistent and customer-focused Ground Operations processes and activities for all airports in your dedicated area. As part of your role, you will be responsible for managing relationships with third-party suppliers, Airport Authorities and government agencies at airports on a day-to-day basis. You will be responsible for the performance of Ground Ops Service Providers and will be expected to give suggestions to improve operations and customer experience, increase efficiencies and to drive down costs for all airports in the appointed area. Based at either our UK Head Office in Luton or one of our major UK Airport Bases (Birmingham, Gatwick or Manchester) you will take responsibility for a number of UK&I Regional Airports and as such the role will require regular UK travel. We are happy to consider the position on a hybrid working model with an average of 3 days per week spent onsite at your local office/base or travelling. This role will include On-Call and Emergency Response (ERP) duties. In this role, you'll report to the Region Manager.
Job Responsibility:
Manage and implement the delivery of safe, compliant, efficient, consistent and customer focused Ground Operations processes and activities for all airports in your dedicated area
Managing relationships with third-party suppliers, Airport Authorities and government agencies at airports on a day-to-day basis
Ongoing performance management of Ground Service Providers to achieve contacted service levels
Analysing current performance data, turning trends into suggestions to drive improvements
Managing and reviewing all Ground Operations activities to ensure that they are compliant with authority requirements
Deliver new product initiatives and concepts on the ground
Ensure TUI standards are achieved and consistent customer experience and service is delivered to passengers
Complete regular quality assurance checks and reviews on third party suppliers
Implement improvement programmes and educate third party suppliers based on performance monitoring
Manage the investigation of Safety Reports and Non-Conformances
Follow and be an advocate for the local standards of the assigned airports
Participate in operational On-Call and Emergency Response (ERP) rosters as required
Requirements:
Significant experience in aviation ground handling
A self-motivated individual who takes the initiative and works collaboratively with a diverse team
Ability to work as part of an international team and collaborate with pan-European stakeholders
Understanding of Human Factors within the ground handling environment
Ability to stimulate and generate continuous improvement amongst third party ground handlers
Experience in the management of third-party suppliers focused on achieving required performance
A strong communicator with a proven ability to influence, develop a network of contacts throughout the industry and gain support and commitment from internal and external stakeholders
Ability to think commercially and operationally whilst ensuring full regulatory compliance is achieved and maintained
A logical thinker with the ability to generate ideas and alternatives
Demonstrable ability to clearly articulate concepts and arguments verbally and in written documentation
Ability to audit and check for compliance of in scope processes and in the event of any compliance breaches to be able to successfully investigate and resolve
Certification in a selection of ground handling procedures and regulations is highly desirable
Cultural sensitivity, with experience of working as part of a pan-European team
This role requires strong business English (written & spoken)
Nice to have:
Certification in a selection of ground handling procedures and regulations
Cultural sensitivity, with experience of working as part of a pan-European team
What we offer:
Attractive remuneration
discretionary bonus schemes
generous travel benefits
extensive health & well-being support
Flexible working
Access the TUI Learning Hub
Opportunities to work on global projects and teams
Community involvement with local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation