Aviation Contracts Manager

3 weeks ago


Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team as a Hotel and Travel Contracts Lead. This role is responsible for managing hotel and transport providers used to support pilot and cabin crew operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure hotel and transport arrangements are in place at locations served by Virgin Atlantic, guaranteeing value for money, stakeholder satisfaction, and delivery to contract.
  • Maintain adherence to budgets and ensure all team activities align with company policy and documented procedures.
Requirements
  • Proven experience working with third-party vendors to deliver high-quality outcomes.
  • Mathematics and English skills to at least GCSE Level 6 / Grade B or equivalent.
  • Excellent organisational and forward planning skills.
  • Strong strategic planning capability and ability to resolve conflicts and influence stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills and capacity to draw insights from data.
About Us

At Virgin Atlantic, we believe everyone can take on the world. We strive to create a workplace where everyone can be themselves and know they belong. Our customers come from diverse backgrounds, and so do our colleagues.



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