TOCC Senior Manager Operations Control

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The TOCC Senior Operations Control Manager is a key leadership role within TUI Airline's Operations Control Centre (TOCC), responsible for the safe, efficient, and resilient delivery of the daily flying programme across UK & EASA AOCs.

This role leads the Operations Control team-including Network Operations Managers and Controllers - ensuring real-time decisionmaking, disruption recovery, and regulatory compliance. As the senior escalation point for operational issues, the role provides 24/7 on-call leadership support to maintain continuity and safeguard performance, whilst upholding safety and TUI standards/brand reputation. The Senior Manager also plays a key role in shaping operational strategy, driving continuous improvement, and representing Operations Control in cross-functional forums & transformation initiatives.

We are happy to consider this role on a hybrid working model basis, with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite at our Luton office. Participation in a 24/7 on-call leadership roster is a requirement of this role.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 17 December 2025

ABOUT OUR OFFER

• Personal benefits: Attractive remuneration, discretionary bonus schemes, generous travel benefits, extensive health & well-being support, and more
• Flexible working: Work is something you do, not somewhere you go. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with a dynamic working environment
• A career to shape: Access the TUI Learning Hub to level-up and reach your ambitions
• Broaden your network: We champion intercultural collaboration and provide opportunities to work on global projects and teams
• Community: Get involved with incredible local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation

ABOUT THE JOB

• Lead the TOCC Operations Control team of Network Operations Managers & Controllers, driving the high performance, engagement, and development of team
• Oversee daily flying programme delivery, monitoring and managing safety, punctuality, and cost efficiency - balancing commercial & customer needs
• Act as senior escalation point & lead response to major incidents and crisis events as needed, coordinating with Disruption/Crisis Management teams and participating in 24/7 on-call leadership roster
• Coordinate shift planning and resource allocation to optimise coverage and resilience through effective rostering and contingency planning
• Ensure regulatory and safety compliance, and governance readiness, maintaining audit trails, engaging with regulatory bodies and ensuring adherence to internal & external standards
• Drive operational resilience and continuous improvement, collaborating with the Strategy & Excellence team to identify, implement, and evaluate initiatives
• Represent Operations Control in strategic forums & act as key TOCC interface with key stakeholders, contributing to cross-functional projects, transformation, and strategic planning sessions
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimise operational delivery, aligning with Crewing, Engineering, Ground Ops, and external partners to ensure seamless coordination
• Collaborate with Performance & Analysis team to define, monitor, and improve operational KPIs, conducting trend analysis, and producing weekly performance reports to brief senior leaders
• Contribute to the development and improvement of TOCC operational policies and procedures, reviewing and refining SOPs; ensuring best practice and supporting operational excellence initiatives
• Responsible for delivering the Airline Crisis & Disruption Framework, coordinating framework implementation across TOCC and ensure readiness for major disruption scenarios

ABOUT YOU

• Extensive experience in Airline Operations Control, including Irregular Operations management
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience leading shift-based teams
• Proven ability to make high-impact decisions under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong understanding of aviation regulations and operational safety standards
• Experience in crisis management and operational recovery
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and performance metrics
• Familiarity with airline operations systems (e.g., AIMS, ACARS, Weather & Flight Planning tools)

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SECURITY CLEARANCE STATEMENT

At TUI, safety is our top priority. We conduct thorough background checks on all employees who join our Airline. Rest assured; we'll guide you on the necessary information you need to provide at each stage.

Please note that if you are applying for a role in the UK, you must ensure you can provide a full 5 years referencing, plus a criminal record check for all countries you've resided in for more than 6 months in the past 5 years (some costs may apply).