Senior Operations Planning Manager

Overview

In this role you drive resource planning excellence within Operations Planning, ensuring the right people are in the right places at the right times to sustain efficient operations. You’ll lead planning workflows, forecast demand, and make timely decisions that boost performance. You will partner with line areas to align operational needs with priorities and contribute to a dynamic, inclusive culture. This is an opportunity to shape how a historic airline scales its operations and delivers reliable service. You’ll join a fast-paced team that values continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Pay / Benefits

• staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets
• up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year
• competitive salary
• career progression opportunities
• inclusive work culture

Responsibilities

• Lead resource planning and delivery teams to produce accurate, robust resource plans
• Oversee monthly resource forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities
• Ensure training plans align with operational readiness and planning cycles
• Manage roster production, ensuring compliance and operational accuracy
• Drive continuous improvement through accurate reporting and process optimisation
• Act as a key business partner to line areas, providing expert resource insight

Key requirements

• A background in resource planning, forecasting and budgeting is essential.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills is essential.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, team-focused approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Analytical mindset with a proactive, results-focused attitude
• Resilience and confidence in managing complex challenges in a demanding environment
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Resource planning, forecasting and budgeting

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