Head of Engineering Strategy

Head of Engineering Strategy

Job description

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.

Role Title : Head of Engineering Strategy

Contract Type : 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)

Join British Airways as the Head of Engineering Strategy, a pivotal senior leadership role within our Engineering function.

This department is essential for driving strategic change and innovation across our engineering boundaries, ensuring that our engineering strategies align with our organisational goals and support our mission to build a better BA!

As a senior leader, you will work closely with engineering Directors and other business leaders to steer critical initiatives from ideation through to execution.

What You’ll Do :

- Own the development and execution of strategic initiatives across the Engineering function, aligning with BA’s Director of Strategy.
- Build and champion strategic relationships with leaders across the business to align organisational goals.






- Provide executive coaching to the Engineering leadership team on the latest strategic approaches.
- Oversee the Engineering Risk Operations Centre, developing and implementing a strategic approach to Risk Management.
- Prioritize strategic initiatives, allocate resources effectively, and monitor progress to ensure alignment with BA’s objectives.
- Deliver regular updates and reports to Central Transformation Teams, the BA Management Committee, and the IAG Management Committee.

What You’ll Bring to British Airways :

- Strong leadership skills and the capability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- A strategic mindset with exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, with a proven track record in strategy development and execution.
- A collaborative approach,





working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
- Resilience and adaptability in the face of change and uncertainty.
- A dedication to continuous improvement and exploring new technologies.

Your Experience :

- Proven experience in leading and delivering strategic change within airline, transport, or aviation sectors, or from a consulting background.
- Deep expertise in strategy development and execution.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to articulate clear, impactful recommendations.
- Exceptional communication skills to build and maintain key relationships with stakeholders.

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.

▶️ Head of Engineering Strategy
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