Assurance and Safety Specialist

easyJet; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading low-cost airline in the UK is seeking an Assurance and Safety Specialist to support quality assurance activities in ground operations. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in aviation and a good understanding of safety regulations. Responsibilities include analyzing data, delivering assurance programs, and improving safety standards. This full-time role offers flexible benefits including a 20% bonus and staff travel perks. Hybrid working is supported, with time spent in the office and remotely.

Benefits

Up to 20% maximum bonus

5% pension contributions

Medical Cash Plan

Excellent staff travel benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual holiday credit

Various flexible benefits

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in aviation ground operations or quality assurance.
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support quality assurance activities across ground operations.
• Assist in planning and delivering standards assurance programmes.
• Collect and analyze quality-related data from audits.

Skills

Aviation ground operations experience

Quality assurance knowledge

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant qualifications in quality 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
• 5% pension contributions
• Medical Cash Plan
• Excellent staff travel benefits
• 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.