Business Placement 2027 - Heathrow

British Airways; Stockley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted flights

Generous annual leave

Campus ambassador opportunities

Job summary

British Airways is offering an 11-month Business Placement, designed to align with your studies and career goals. You could be based in Head Office functions or Engineering, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with colleagues across levels, contribute to projects with real business impact, and be encouraged to bring fresh ideas to drive smarter ways of working. This placement helps build confidence, technical skills, and leadership readiness for future

Qualifications

• Predicted 2:2 degree (or equivalent).
• You must be returning to university following your 11 month Business Placement.

Responsibilities

• Over the course of this 11-month programme, you'll develop an enviable set of skills through a placement aligned to your studies, career aspirations and development needs.
• Depending on your interests and area of study, you could be based in either one of our Head Office functions or within our Engineering department, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• You'll also gain exposure to different business areas and have involvement and responsibility for projects and work that will have a real impact on our business.
• We're open to your fresh ideas and different perspectives. You'll be encouraged to challenge our current thinking and look for ways to improve existing processes, helping us work smarter, faster and more efficiently.
• You'll have the opportunity to work with colleagues at all levels of the organisation, from graduates to senior leaders.
• This placement is all about making things happen through collaboration, while building networks across both our business placement and graduate communities.
• Throughout the programme, you'll grow in confidence, develop valuable technical and professional skills, and build your understanding of working within a large global organisation. All of this will enhance your future employability and support your leadership journey.

Education

2:2 degree or equivalent, and returning to university after placement

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

• Over the course of this 11-month programme, you'll develop an enviable set of skills through a placement aligned to your studies, career aspirations and development needs.
• Depending on your interests and area of study, you could be based in either one of our Head Office functions or within our Engineering department, gaining valuable hands‑on experience in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• You'll also gain exposure to different business areas and have involvement and responsibility for projects and work that will have a real impact on our business.
• We're open to your fresh ideas and different perspectives. You'll be encouraged to challenge our current thinking and look for ways to improve existing processes, helping us work smarter, faster and more efficiently.
• You'll have the opportunity to work with colleagues at all levels of the organisation, from graduates to senior leaders.
• This placement is all about making things happen through collaboration, while building networks across both our business placement and graduate communities.
• Throughout the programme, you'll grow in confidence, develop valuable technical and professional skills, and build your understanding of working within a large global organisation. All of this will enhance your future employability and support your leadership journey.

Who We're Looking For

• A predicted 2:2 degree, or equivalent, in any subject.
• You MUST be returning to university following your 11 month Business Placement.
• You will have the desire to try new things, challenge yourself and develop in a short time.

What's in it for you?

We have many benefits for graduates at British Airways, here are a handful to showcase the diversity of our graduate community:

• Be part of our graduate community and connect with peers across the business
• Get involved in sustainability and community initiatives
• Join colleague networks like LGBTQ+ 'Flying Proud' and ethnic minority network 'BeMe'
• Volunteer in schools and universities to inspire future talent
• Enjoy discounted flights and generous annual leave to explore the world
• Opportunity to continue your British Airways experience following your placement by becoming a 'Campus Ambassador'.

Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they will have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the Business Placement. Please also note that the completion of the placement scheme will lead the graduates to be eligible to apply for the role of Business Graduate. Please note that the qualified role of Business Graduate is not currently eligible for sponsorship.

About the Company

At British Airways, we believe anyone can bring new and original ideas to the table. It's why we invest in our emerging talent and offer them opportunities to work on projects that sit at the very heart of our airline.

Our Emerging Talent programmes offer a boarding pass to a great future, one where you'll be able to make an impact right from the moment you join us. If you're inspired to help shape the future of air travel and you're ambitious to learn, then we're ready to help you spread your wings.

Be Yourself at BA

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.