British Airways Hiring for Events Manager Full Time

This is a key time to be joining British Airways as we Build a Better BA. We take huge pride in our past – but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story. Together as one team, we’re connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else

We are looking for a highly skilled events manager/coordinator to organise a large number of meetings, conferences and events for both our internal and external campaigns. Working in the Corporate Affairs and Sustainability team you will be working with our corporate and internal comms teams to build pride and trust in the airline and promote our business’ strategy, vision, values and purpose. You will also develop, commission and deliver UK and international based events with our PR team. You will work alongside colleagues at levels in the organisation and be key to the success on building a better BA.

Key responsibilities:

• Promoting the British Airways brand by delivering impactful events
• Gain a complete understanding of the requirements for each event
• Research suppliers and venues making selections based on creativity, quality and cost
• Responsible for the adherence of legal, health and safety obligations as well as making sure events are planned in line with our BA Better World sustainability strategy
• Develop content for event materials working with our content teams and agencies
• Manage multiple aspects of events production, including location management, catering, audio visual and equipment hire

You should have previous events management experience within a corporate or business environment.

Our Corporate and Support roles come with big potential to make your mark on our business. The airline industry changes so fast that we’re constantly evolving and finding new ways to impress customers and get ahead of our competitors. If you’re an innovator and brave and bold thinker, you will be in your element at British Airways.

Your impact on British Airways will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.

Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, you’ll have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, generous Life Assurance cover and a whole host of options to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. You can also sign up for a range of voluntary benefits such as Private Medical cover, Dental and Critical Illness cover, Technology Scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme. And of course, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefit of staff travel as soon as you join us

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at British Airways. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities