Talent Acquisition Manager
A career without limits
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.
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
We’re looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager who can combine strategic insight with hands-on delivery to proactively source niche expertise for our Head Office functions. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement, innovative sourcing techniques, and the ability to activate networks to attract exceptional talent.
What you’ll do
1. Lead recruitment for an area of Head Office for specialist corporate roles, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
2. Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and HRBP’s influencing resourcing strategies and providing market intelligence.
3. Use advanced sourcing channels—professional networks, industry forums, social platforms, and direct approaches—to identify hard-to-find talent.
4. Represent the British Airways brand in the external market, ensuring every interaction reflects our values and strengthens our employer reputation.
5. Deliver excellent candidate experience at every touchpoint in the candidate journey
6. Champion inclusive hiring practices, ensuring diversity and equity are embedded throughout the recruitment process.
7. Deliver multiple campaigns simultaneously, balancing speed, quality, and candidate experience.
8. Manage third-party suppliers and optimise spend through strategic partnerships.
9. Analyse market trends and competitor insights to inform proactive sourcing strategies.
10. Leverage technology and data-driven tools to optimise sourcing, enhance candidate experience, and deliver efficient recruitment campaigns
What we’re looking for
11. A highly experienced inhouse or agency recruiter with expertise in sourcing specialist roles using diverse channels and networks.
12. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.
13. Proven experience in direct sourcing and activating social media for recruitment.
14. Resilient and agile, able to manage complex campaigns under pressure
15. Digitally savvy, with experience using recruitment technology and Applicant Tracking Systems.
16. Exceptional communication skills, including clear and persuasive written communication.
17. Ability to work both autonomously and flexibly as part of a team when required
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.