Deputy Head of Commercial Systems - Contract Position

We look after all of the systems that drive revenue generation and support all aspects of selling and servicing our customers. This includes our award winning website and mobile platforms. The systems that support the planning of our network, market-leading demand based pricing systems. We are a tight knit team of professional project managers and business analysts, working seamlessly with our colleagues in Marketing and Commercial in a fast paced competitive environment. We get a lot done and we're proud of our contribution to this incredibly successful business.

This role is responsible for managing the portfolio of projects within our commercial function, with key stakeholders being the marketing and commercial directors and their senior management teams. You will have demonstrated the ability to partner a business area to deliver effective IT solutions at low cost

Be an innovative and positive team player
Be experienced in influencing in a Matrix organisation
Command respect such that you can successfully challenge the status quo
Demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of total cost of ownership of IT assets and functions and the ability to present and manage trade-offs
Have a practical knowledge of IT technologies and working practices, so as to shape and manage the future direction of technology within Commercial
Form strong, mutual and professional business relationships with external partners and suppliers and track record of driving performance and value from supplier organisations
Demonstrate a broad understanding of E-commerce solutions and architectures
Be creative yet pragmatic approach to problem solving
Have a proven track record of leading teams to successfully deliver
And have a demonstrable track record of attracting, growing and nurturing a high performing business systems delivery team

The role reports into the Head of Commercial Systems and needs to have strong relationships and influencing ability at leadership team level.

You will also be a part of the IT Leadership team, with responsibilities for shaping and leading the IT function.

At easyJet, our goal is to inspire a whole generation of travellers to say "yes" to new experiences and opportunities. As Europe's leading airline, we fly on more of Europe's top 100 routes than any other airline and last year we connected over 60 million people across more than 30 countries. Our people are at the heart of our success and we think it's important that we share the benefits of our success with them. You'd expect us to offer great travel benefits, but in addition to being able to climb on-board our flights at heavily reduced rates, you'll also benefit from discounted rates on holidays, car hire, hotels and even get a free easyJet Plus! card. Across our network we've offers and benefits specific to the countries we operate in and beyond these you'll be joining a vibrant, fast paced and forward thinking environment