Resource Planning Executive

Let your originality soar

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

The role:Resource Planning Executive

Do you have a passion for ensuring plans are efficient and effective? Are you a natural problem-solver with excellent communication skills? If so, we want to hear from you! We are currently seeking a Resource Planning Executive to join our dynamic Operations Planning team.

What you’ll do:

As a Resource Planning Executive, you will be responsible for ensuring resource plans for operationally critical teams across our Cabin Crew, Flight Crew and Heathrow business areas are developed and maintained successfully. You will work closely with various departments to ensure smooth administration of their resourcing needs and will also be responsible for monitoring and reporting on the performance of our resources and identifying opportunities for improvement.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

The ideal candidate will be:

• A proactive problem solver that thrives on working in a fast-paced team, able to adapt to an ever-changing environment and deal with conflicting priorities
• An excellent communicator and influencer that can build strong relationships with various stakeholders and the wider Ops Planning team
• Data savvy, comfortable translating and manipulating data and able to work with a variety of different systems

Your experience:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong background in resource planning, with an understanding of end-to-end processes and the financial impact of decisions
• Excellent planning, analytical and organisational skills
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team

What we offer:

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.