Recruitment Team Executive

British Airways

Hounslow, Greater London

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: Recruitment Team Executive
Our People Directorate plays a vital role in making sure British Airways attracts , supports and welcomes the very best talent into our business. As a Recruitment Team Executive , you’ll be part of a close‑knit team that ensures every candidate and colleague experiences a professional, compliant and genuinely positive recruitment journey.
Working across a wide range of recruitment activities, you’ll help keep our processes running smoothly and to the highest standards, supporting both candidates and colleagues at key moments in their journey with us. This is a role where attention to detail, collaboration and pride in doing things right first time really make a difference!
What You’ll Do
Process candidate referencing and additional checks accurately, on time and in line with agreed processes and controls, including ID and Airport Gateway checks
Support recruitment activity such as contracting, course closure and wider administrative tasks across the function
Work closely with third‑party suppliers to ensure referencing activity meets agreed policy, process and service standards
Assist with the coordination of security interviews and checks, including Criminal Records Checks, Overseas Criminal Record Checks and Enhanced Checks where required
Keep up to date with changes to airport standards, government legislation and internal processes
Participate in recruitment continuous improvement initiatives, sharing expertise and ideas to improve how we work
Act as a British Airways and Airport Authority signatory for verification of references where required
Ensure information is stored and processed in line with company and legal requirements, including GDPR and ICFR controls
Support the delivery of regulatory‑compliant onboarding within agreed timescales, balancing business needs with a positive candidate experience
Provide ad‑hoc support or cover for wider team tasks when required
What You’ll Bring To British Airways
You’ll be highly organised, process‑driven and comfortable working with sensitive information, always taking pride in getting things right first time. With a strong customer focus, you’ll enjoy supporting candidates and colleagues , maintaining professionalism even when working at pace. You’ll be a collaborative team player, open to learning and improvement, with the confidence to manage competing priorities while delivering a consistently high standard of service.
Your Experience
Experience working to standard operating procedures
Experience working with third‑party suppliers to deliver high levels of performance
Experience supporting recruitment processes (desirable)
Ability to work accurately under pressure while maintaining attention to detail (essential)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
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.

Posted 2026-03-15

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