We are easyJet – a FTSE-100 listed, multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.
We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.
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Read on if you

>       Are experienced in consumer and corporate public relations

>       Have a proven track record of dealing with day-to-day reputational issues and crisis communications

>       Enjoy leading high-profile media campaigns and managing relationships with the media

The Team

Join our dynamic PR & Corporate Affairs Team, where you will play a crucial role in shaping easyJet’s public image and managing our communications strategy in the UK. Reporting to the Head of UK PR and Public Affairs, you’ll lead a talented PR team dedicated to promoting and defending our brand in the media.

The Role

As our Senior UK PR Manager, you will lead the public relations efforts for easyJet in the UK. Your responsibilities will include:

>       Developing and implementing an integrated communications strategy to enhance and defend our reputation

>       Managing the UK PR team to ensure we provide timely and effective media responses to defend the brand

>       Building and maintaining strong relationships with key transport, travel and consumer news media

>       Managing crisis communications responses, ensuring the team is prepared for any situation

>       Overseeing the delivery of proactive PR campaigns and events, managing budgets and consumer PR agencies for impactful delivery, always ensuring value for money.

Advise internal stakeholders at all levels on reputational impact and opportunity

>       Producing high-quality communications materials, including press releases and briefings

What we’re looking for

>       Demonstrable experience in consumer and corporate public relations with high-profile brands

>       Proven track record in leading successful media campaigns and events, and managing media relationships

>       Creative thinker with the ability to develop campaign and story ideas aligned with company strategy

>       Experience in media training for spokespeople and working closely with internal stakeholders at all levels

>       Ability to manage multiple priorities and run a team effectively in high-pressure situations

>       Highly organised with keen attention to detail

>       Excellent writing and communication skills

>       Strong commercial awareness

>       Familiarity with the airline or transport industry is advantageous

What you’ll get in return

>       Up to 20% maximum bonus

>        PMI

>       7% pension contribution

>       Life Assurance

>       Excellent staff travel benefits

>       25 days of annual leave bank holidays

>       Excellent staff travel benefits

>       Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday

>        Flexible benefits and extras

Practicalities

The role is hybrid, involving time at our Luton head office and some travel across our wider network

Reasonable Adjustments
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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