Manager, Training Planning
CompanyBritish Airways
Location
Hounslow, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At7/16/2026
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Occupation TypeOther vocational and industrial trainers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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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
Manager, Training Planning
The Global Learning Academy is responsible for planning and delivering training that helps our people build the skills and knowledge they need throughout their careers at British Airways. As Manager, Training Planning, you'll lead the team responsible for coordinating training across the business, ensuring training is planned effectively and resources are in place to meet business needs.
Leading a team, you'll work with colleagues from across British Airways to coordinate training across the business, helping ensure learning is delivered where and when it's needed. If you enjoy getting the best from people, bringing teams together and solving complex planning challenges, this is an excellent opportunity to do just that.
What You'll Do
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
Manager, Training Planning
The Global Learning Academy is responsible for planning and delivering training that helps our people build the skills and knowledge they need throughout their careers at British Airways. As Manager, Training Planning, you'll lead the team responsible for coordinating training across the business, ensuring training is planned effectively and resources are in place to meet business needs.
Leading a team, you'll work with colleagues from across British Airways to coordinate training across the business, helping ensure learning is delivered where and when it's needed. If you enjoy getting the best from people, bringing teams together and solving complex planning challenges, this is an excellent opportunity to do just that.
What You'll Do
- Lead the Training Planning team, ensuring training is planned and scheduled effectively across the business.
- Balance training demand with trainer, facility and resource availability to deliver achievable training plans.
- Work closely with Learning Business Managers, Design, Operations, Training Delivery and business stakeholders to ensure training plans reflect business priorities.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop others.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support decision making.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.
- A collaborative approach with the confidence to influence and challenge constructively.
- A practical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Leading and engaging a large team while coordinating complex scheduling requirements (Essential)
- Operational resource planning experience (Essential)
- Experience solving complex planning challenges (Essential)
- Learning and development experience (Desirable)
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.
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.