Head of Aviation

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• 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service)
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits, including the option to buy extra holiday
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a wide range of discounts
• Free, secure on-site parking

EET (Essar Energy Transition) plays a major role in supplying the North West and the wider UK with essential fuels. We produce over 16% of the UK’s road fuels, supply key feed stocks to the petrochemical industry, and are investing heavily in low carbon energy solutions.

We work with major retail fuel brands, supermarkets, Manchester Airport, leading airlines, and regional transport operators. We are also a key partner in the HyNet project, helping to deliver the region’s low carbon future.

With over 900 skilled colleagues, we offer a strong safety culture, technically challenging work, and some of the best training in the energy sector. Learn more at

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Essar’s Aviation business and lead the growth of our Jet Fuel value chain. You’ll drive strategic expansion with airlines, international oil companies, and reseller partners and supporting our ambition to deliver significant growth in our Jet sales portfolio. Operating at a senior level, you’ll build long-term customer partnerships, identify new commercial opportunities, and guide our entry into new airport markets.

As a key member of the Aviation Sales Delivery Commercial Leadership Team, you will lead Essar’s Aviation Marketing Strategy, work closely with the Head of Sales to deliver world‑class marketing operations, and influence commercial decision‑making in a rapidly evolving UK fuel landscape.

• Lead the aviation marketing strategy and support the wider commercial vision.
• Deliver and monitor annual business plans across volumes, netbacks, margin, credit performance, forecasting accuracy and new business growth.
• Identify, justify and implement new business opportunities.
• Champion Key Account Management and build strong senior customer relationships.
• Oversee service provider performance to protect customer KPIs and costs.
• Lead Annual Business Review meetings and represent Essar at UK and global aviation events.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team with future‑ready capabilities.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to deliver customer‑focused projects.
• Work closely with Supply & Logistics to ensure product availability across the network.

You’re a commercially driven professional who excels in fast‑moving, complex environments. With a deep understanding of the UK jet fuel and aviation landscape, you bring the strategic mindset, relationship strength and commercial sharpness needed to drive growth in a dynamic and competitive market. You enjoy operating at pace, influencing senior stakeholders, and turning opportunity into tangible, profitable results.

You bring:

• Strong understanding of the UK jet fuel supply chain and aviation sector (Europe advantageous)
• Proven Key Account Management expertise, including managing service providers and controlling cost to serve
• Significant project management experience, especially onboarding new vendors
• A track record of influencing across multiple functions to deliver aligned outcomes

You are someone who:

• Builds strong, credible relationships with airlines, oil companies, into‑plane operators and infrastructure partners
• Can confidently lead new airport market entry projects
• Combines entrepreneurial thinking with sound risk–reward judgement
• Brings strong commercial acumen and excellent negotiation skills
• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to team performance

Applications for this position will close on 27th February 2026. We encourage early applications, as we may begin reviewing candidates and scheduling interviews before the closing date.