The Role
European press officer – Netherlands & Germany
When it comes to innovation and achievement there are few organisations with a better track record than us. Over the last 24 years, we have changed the way people travel, leading the way in the short haul airline market across the UK and Europe. With a growing fleet of over 300 aircraft, annual passenger numbers in excess of 90 million and an unparalleled network of over 1,000 routes, our aim is to make travel easy and affordable for our customers. Then it’s our people and passion which sets us apart. Highly talented, forward-thinking people with a real sense of fun. We are generation easyJet, joined together by our “Orange Spirit”.
The Job
As a vital member of easyJet’s international communications team, the European Press Officer will play a pivotal role in delivering the airline's corporate communications strategy in the Netherlands and Germany.
Working closely with senior leadership and local teams, you will protect and enhance easyJet’s reputation by communicating key themes to our customers, media, and stakeholders. Through your efforts, you will help drive the company’s leadership in sustainability and corporate responsibility while supporting consumer and brand PR efforts across these markets.
What You Will Be Doing
- You will manage easyJet’s external corporate communications in the Netherlands (80%) and Germany (20%).
- Serving as a strategic advisor for easyJet in the market, you will identify key opportunities and challenges, propose and implement PR/PA plans that protect the brand’s reputation and drive key messages forward.
- Ensure a highly effective press office function in the Netherlands, handling reactive media inquiries whilst proactively shaping company messaging and crafting impactful communications materials.
- Manage sustainability communications and advocacy efforts for the airline in country, helping to deliver on easyJet’s commitment to reaching net zero by 2050 through a mix of fleet renewal, operational efficiency, airspace modernisation, and the introduction of zero-emissions aircraft technology, in particular hydrogen-powered aircraft.
- Oversee local corporate communications, facilitating high-level engagement between senior management (C-level) and media. Lead the dissemination of financial communications, ensuring clarity and consistency around easyJet’s strategy as a FTSE100-listed business.
- Develop consumer communication campaigns to improve brand positioning, working closely with the marketing and trading teams on initiatives such as press trips or brand activations.
- Manage crisis communications and issue management in markets as well as forming part of the company-wide on-call rota for out of office media enquiries across the UK and Europe (approximately once every 7-8 weeks).
- Effectively guide the Dutch PR and PA agency, and work closely with the Senior PR & PA Manager Germany to manage agency support in Germany, ensuring we work together as one team.
What You Will Need To Do This Role
You will have at least 3-5 years’ experience in PR, public affairs, media relations or external communications (experience in-agency or working with a high-profile consumer brand preferred).
As a collaborative team player you are capable of working independently and proactively, while taking full ownership of your responsibilities.
You’re a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where adaptability is key, and you excel at prioritizing and managing time effectively.
You have the ability to respond to challenging PR situations with grace and ease.
You’re diplomatic, possess an excellent sense of judgment, and take an active interest in politics and current affairs.
You’re a
native Dutch speaker with
exceptional English proficiency. Fluency in German is an advantage.
What You’ll Get In Return
The opportunity to take full ownership of your work with autonomy and responsibility within a supportive, diverse international team that offers vast opportunities for professional growth and development.
Competitive market-based salary, with an on-call allowance and the potential for an annual bonus of up to 20%, based on company and personal performance.
Flexible, hybrid, and remote working arrangements—results matter most. Work from home, our Schiphol airport office, or our head office north of London. We also offer the chance to Work Away from other countries for up to 30 days per year.
25 days of annual leave on a full-time basis.
Employer pension contributions.
Staff travel benefits for yourself and your family or friends, as well as credit towards easyJet holidays.
Location & Hours of Work
This full-time role will be based in Amsterdam and you can work from Schiphol Airport or remotely and will also be required to visit our HQ at London/Luton Airport around once a month.
About EasyJet
Ready to make your next move? How about make your mark? Join a team with unstoppable drive and passion at easyJet.
At easyJet our aim is to make low-cost travel easy – connecting millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.
Whether you’re working as part of our front-line operations or in our corporate roles, we’ll give you everything you need to make a personal impact on our growing business. We believe in sharing new opportunities, stepping up to challenges and supporting each other with our Orange Spirit.
Make a difference with your next role. Make it easyJet.
Apply
Complete your application on our careers site.
We encourage individuality, empower our people to seize the initiative, and never stop learning. We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates.
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Business Area
Group Markets
Primary Location
Netherlands-Amsterdam-Amsterdam Schiphol
Organisation
Group Markets
Schedule
Full-time
Unposting Date
08/11/2024, 11:59:00 PM
