European Regions Airline Association

MANAGER REGULATORY AFFAIRS

European Regions Airline Association (ERA) is seeking to appoint a Manager Regulatory Affairs to initiate, develop and implement ERA policy as part of the ERA Directorate Regulatory Affairs team. Members of ERA face many challenges arising from new regulations, most of which, if implemented as originally drafted, would impose substantial additional costs and constraints to their businesses. Gaining the acceptance and adoption of members' views by regulators, decision-makers and the media is a key task for the ERA Directorate and is essential to help protect members' profitability.

The post holder must be highly motivated, articulate and energetic. He/she should be prepared to lead discussions on policy making covering a variety of strategic and technical issues affecting ERA's members as part of the Regulatory Affairs team. He/she must be able to construct reasoned and logical arguments to defend ERA positions before senior decisions makers, regulators and industry experts but will also recognise the need for diplomacy where called for. The post holder will share their activities within the Regulatory Affairs team. Excellent spoken and written skills in English are essential and the post holder must be fully computer-literate including in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint.

A background in the airline industry and a keen interest in the commercial, technical and strategic challenges facing the airline industry in Europe are essential. Knowledge of European regulatory processes would be desirable. The role is based in Lightwater, Surrey, UK and a full job description is available on request.

Closing date: 30 June 2013

Candidates should submit an application in writing together with a curriculum vitae to Lorna Reader, General Manager Corporate Administration, European Regions Airline Association, Park House, 127 Guildford Road, Lightwater, Surrey, UK.

Telephone: +44 (0)1276 856495

E-mail: Lorna Reader (lorna.reader @ eraa.org)

ERA website: www.eraa.org  

Please note that unfortunately only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply.