Assistant Traffic Manager- Marketing - 12 Month Fixed Term

British Airways PLC; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

British Airways is seeking an Assistant Traffic Manager to join its Creative Studio on a 12-month fixed term. The role involves managing creative briefs and coordinating resources among teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time to high standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in project management and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Employees will enjoy benefits including travel perks and a supportive work environment emphasizing inclusion and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Unlimited standby tickets on British Airways flights

Discounted airfares for friends and family

Qualifications

• Background in project or creative production management.
• Experience coordinating creative teams or working in a studio environment.
• Resource management experience in video, design and copy teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Studio Traffic Manager by triaging and tracking creative briefs.
• Coordinate resource allocation for projects across teams.
• Monitor timelines and manage press for regular updates.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Adobe Workfront

Job description

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.

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: Assistant Traffic Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term

Join the Creative Studio at British Airways as an Assistant Traffic Manager and play a pivotal role in keeping our projects on track, organised, and delivered to the highest standard. You'll be central to ensuring briefs are managed efficiently, resources are allocated effectively, and communication flows seamlessly across teams.

What You'll Do:

• Support the Studio Traffic Manager by triaging and tracking creative briefs from initiation to completion.

• Coordinate resource allocation, making sure the right team members are working on the right tasks at the right time.

• Monitor timelines and key milestones, keeping all projects on schedule.

• Serve as a communication hub between internal teams (design, video, copy, production) and stakeholders.

• Liaise with agencies and third parties to ensure clarity and alignment across all activities.

• Manage regular updates, resolve delays, and help prepare assets for review and distribution.

• Lead recurring and repeatable design activities with a strong end-to-end workflow mindset.

• Step in for the Traffic Manager during absences and assist in reporting on studio productivity using relevant tools.

What You'll Bring to British Airways:

• A collaborative spirit with excellent organisational and time management skills.

• A proactive and detail-oriented approach to solving problems and maintaining workflow.

• Exceptional communication abilities, capable of working seamlessly across departments and functions.

• A dynamic mindset that thrives in fast-paced, creative environments.

Your Experience:

• Background in project or creative production management.
• Familiarity with studio workflows and tools (e.g., Adobe Workfront)
• Demonstrated experience coordinating creative teams or working in a studio environment.
• Proven experience in resource management within a creative environment in particular video, design and copy teams.

Apply now to help shape the creative heartbeat of British Airways - where your organisation, creativity, and people-first attitude will take flight!

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.