Senior Resource & Operations Planning Leader

British Airways; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff travel benefits

Discounted airfares

Job summary

British Airways is seeking a Senior Operations Planning Manager to join the Operations Planning team. You will drive resource planning, ensure the right people are in the right place, and align operational needs with business priorities.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication and analytical skills, and a track record of managing complex planning in a fast-paced environment. The position offers staff travel benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Background in resource planning, forecasting and budgeting.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills are essential.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead resource planning and delivery teams to produce robust resource plans.
• Oversee monthly resource forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Ensure training plans align with operational readiness and planning cycles.
• Manage roster production with compliance and accuracy.
• Drive process improvements through reporting and optimization.
• Serve as a key business partner to line areas with expert resource insight.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Decision making

Time management

Tools

Excel

Job description

British Airways is seeking a Senior Operations Planning Manager to join the Operations Planning team. You will drive resource planning, ensure the right people are in the right place, and align operational needs with business priorities.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication and analytical skills, and a track record of managing complex planning in a fast-paced environment. The position offers staff travel benefits and career development opportunities.