Performance Manager Heathrow, England
Job description
This is a key time to be joining British Airways as we Build a Better BA. We take huge pride in our past – but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story. Together as one team, we’re connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else
We have an exciting opportunity for a Performance Manager to join our growing People Directorate at British Airways. The postholder will be responsible for leading, directing and operating the performance management activities in BA that delivers the People Strategy and Business plan goals to support a High Performing and Inclusive Culture.
Responsible for driving the performance agenda, you will establish and maintain close working relationships with People Business Partners to ensure managers are provided with timely strategic advice for performance management and act as a subject matter expert to the business.
Utilising your ability to influence and to build relationships, you will establish an effective network of stakeholders to facilitate understanding of business issues and how performance policy can unlock these in the different leadership roles across our organisation.
Working collaboratively with our learning and People teams, this role will also be a key stakeholder for providing support in the design, implementation and management of effective colleague development and talent management initiatives.
Demonstrating curiosity and a passion for learning, you will be externally referenced and benchmarked in everything you propose to the wider business.
Duties will include –
- Ensuring appropriate strategies, policies and procedures are developed, approved and communicated to the relevant stakeholders which supports an effective Performance Management system.
- Overseeing and managing all activities related to the performance management cycle and managing all communication to ensure its effectiveness and relevance to the business whilst providing thought leadership and advice to People Business Partners.
- Implementing processes for tracking progression from goal setting, mid-year reviews and end of year evaluations that support individual, team and organisational performance and which ensure rigour and objectivity is built into our performance system.
- Preparing and presenting reports detailing the status of Performance Management so that informed and data driven decisions may be taken on behalf of the People department.
Experience of working in an HR environment in a complex operational organisation and leading Performance Management frameworks and projects are essential for this role.
Our Corporate and Support roles come with big potential to make your mark on our business. The airline industry changes so fast that we’re constantly evolving and finding new ways to impress customers and get ahead of our competitors. If you’re an innovator and brave and bold thinker, you will be in your element at British Airways.
Your impact on British Airways will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.
Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, you’ll have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, generous Life Assurance cover and a whole host of options to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. You can also sign up for a range of voluntary benefits such as Private Medical cover, Dental and Critical Illness cover, Technology Scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme. And of course, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefit of staff travel as soon as you join us
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at British Airways. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities
