General Manager, Strategic Insights

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Manager bonus

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays is seeking a General Manager of Strategic Insights to lead the strategic insights function, translate complex data into clear business guidance, and shape long-term growth strategy. The role sits at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and senior decision-making, with responsibility for high-quality, insight-led thinking.

You will build and lead a team, develop governance, and work with executives to answer the highest value questions that drive enterprise

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in strategy, strategic analytics, insight, consulting or corporate planning.
• Proven track record of influencing executive-level decisions through insight and evidence.
• Strong capability in strategic modelling, forecasting and scenario planning.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complexity without losing substance.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing analytical or insight teams.
• Commercial acumen and a strong understanding of business drivers, trade-offs and risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of strategic insights, modelling and scenario planning to support Jet2’s long-term growth strategy.
• Oversee the creation of strategic models & insights (financial, operational, demand, capacity, customer, risk) to support long-range planning including horizon-scanning capabilities.
• Lead, coach & develop a high-performing Strategic Insights team, setting clear direction, standards and ways of working.
• Shape and operate effective governance for strategic insights, ensuring focus on the highest value questions.

Skills

Strategic analytics

Leadership

Forecasting & modelling

Executive influence

Stakeholder management

Job description

At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays we’re working together to deliver an amazing journey, literally! We work together to really drive forward a ‘Customer First’ ethos, creating unforgettable package holidays and flights. We couldn’t do it without our wonderful people.

Reporting to the Head of Data Science, the General Manager of Strategic Insights is responsible for building and leading Jet2’s strategic insights capability, providing high‑quality, insight‑led thinking that shapes long‑term business strategy, investment decisions, and enterprise priorities.

In this newly created position as part of the Strategy function, this role sits at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and senior decision‑making, translating complex data, modelling and scenario analysis into clear, compelling insights that inform the future direction of Jet2.

As our General Manager – Strategic Insights you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including:

• Hybrid working (we’re in the office 3 days per week)
• Manager bonus
• Generous pension scheme

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the development and delivery of strategic insights, modelling and scenario planning to support Jet2’s long‑term growth strategy.
• Oversee the creation of strategic models & insights (financial, operational, demand, capacity, customer, risk) to support long‑range planning including horizon‑scanning capabilities.
• Lead, coach & develop a high‑performing Strategic Insights team, setting clear direction, standards and ways of working.
• Shape and operate effective governance for strategic insights, ensuring focus on the highest value questions.

What you’ll have:

• Senior‑level experience in strategy, strategic analytics, insight, consulting or corporate planning.
• Proven track record of influencing executive‑level decisions through insight and evidence.
• Strong capability in strategic modelling, forecasting and scenario planning.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complexity without losing substance.
• Experience leading and developing high‑performing analytical or insight teams.
• Commercial acumen and a strong understanding of business drivers, trade‑offs and risk.

Join us as we redefine travel experiences and create memories for millions of passengers. At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, your potential has no limits. Apply today and let your career take flight!