Assurance and Safety Specialist

easyJet Airline Company PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European low-cost airline is seeking an Assurance and Safety Specialist to ensure quality assurance in ground operations. This role involves supporting compliance with regulations and assisting in safety initiatives. Candidates should have 1–3 years of experience in aviation, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. This full-time position is based in Luton, with a supportive hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Up to 20% maximum bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual holiday credit

Various flexible benefits

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in aviation ground operations, quality assurance, or audit support roles.
• Good understanding of aviation safety and quality management principles.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support quality assurance activities across ground operations.
• Help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Collect and analyse quality-related data from audits.

Skills

Aviation ground operations

Quality assurance

Audit support

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in quality, safety, or aviation

Job description

Assurance and Safety Specialist

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.

What makes us easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours – we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.

Read on if you:

• Have 1–3 years’ experience in aviation ground operations, quality assurance, or audit support roles
• Enjoy working hands‑on to drive safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per week

The Team

Join our Quality, Safety & Improvements Team, part of the central Ground Operations function. This team sets the policies and procedures for safety, readiness, regulatory compliance, training, and continuous improvement in Ground Operations, supporting a safe and on‑time operation.

The Role

As an Assurance and Safety Specialist, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of quality assurance activities across ground operations. You’ll assist in planning and delivering departmental standards assurance programmes, support the identification and tracking of non‑conformities and corrective actions, and help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and contractual obligations.

You’ll collect and analyse quality‑related data from audits and feedback, prepare reports and dashboards for management, and identify trends to inform improvement actions. You’ll support the implementation and follow‑up of quality improvement initiatives, maintain up‑to‑date documentation, and work closely with airport teams, ground handlers, and internal departments to achieve safety and assurance objectives.

You’ll contribute to training and awareness efforts, provide timely feedback to partners, and promote easyJet’s safety and quality standards. You’ll encourage proactive reporting, open communication, and a continuous learning mindset. You’ll also support the safety manager and assurance manager in data analysis, meeting preparation, and delivery of safety campaigns and communications.

Requirements of the Role

What we’re looking for

• 1–3 years’ experience in aviation ground operations, quality assurance, or audit support roles
• Good understanding of aviation safety, regulatory frameworks, and quality management principles
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good analytical and reporting abilities, comfortable working with data and dashboards
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with multiple stakeholders
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with a focus on continuous improvement
• Relevant qualifications or training in quality, safety, or aviation are a plus

What you’ll get in return

• Up to 20% maximum bonus
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday
• Various flexible benefits and extras

Practicalities

This full‑time role will be based in Luton and will be 40 hours per week. We support hybrid working and we spend 60% of our time per month in the office.

Apply

Please apply via our careers page.

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 [e-mail] . We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

Business Area

Ground Operations

Primary Location

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