At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic insights to shape Jet2's long-term growth and decision-making.
- Company: Join Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, a leader in unforgettable travel experiences.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, manager bonuses, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a high-performing team in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by translating data into compelling insights for the future.
- Qualifications: Senior experience in strategy and analytics with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
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:
- Strategic Insights & Decision Support – Lead the development and delivery of strategic insights, modelling and scenario planning to support Jet2’s long‑term growth strategy.
- Horizon-Scanning, Enterprise Modelling & Scenario Planning – Oversee the creation of strategic models & insights (financial, operational, demand, capacity, customer, risk) to support long‑range planning including horizon‑scanning capabilities.
- Leadership & Capability Building – Lead, coach & develop a high performing Strategic Insights team, setting clear direction, standards and ways of working.
- Governance, Prioritisation & Quality – 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.
General Manager, Strategic Insights employer: Jet2.com
At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. As a General Manager in Strategic Insights, you will not only lead a talented team but also enjoy a range of benefits including hybrid working, a generous pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic environment that values your contributions to shaping our future strategies.
