Recruitment Assessment 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
In the role of Assessment Manager, you will play a crucial role in defining and implementing the assessment strategy for British Airways (BA). Your responsibilities will include the selection and design of high-quality, fit-for-purpose assessments for a diverse range of roles across all levels of our organisation.
Working closely with in-house recruitment specialists and business areas, you will provide expert advice on best practices for assessment methodology, ensuring objectivity, validity, reliability, fairness, reasonable adjustments, and non-discrimination. Your expertise will contribute to the overall positive experience of candidates and business areas alike, promoting a culture of excellence in Assessment Centre, psychometric, and selection practices.
As part of your accountability, you will ensure the appropriate use of psychometric ability testing and personality profiles, adhering to the guidelines set by British Airways and the British Psychological Society (BPS) as required.
To stay ahead of the evolving landscape, you will actively share knowledge and stay updated with legislation, as well as new testing and assessment innovation. This will enable you to contribute to the continuous improvement of our assessment practices.
Join our dynamic team as the British Airways Recruitment Team Assessment Manager and take the opportunity to drive the implementation of assessment strategies, promote best practices, and deliver exceptional experiences for candidates and partners.
About you:
- You hold essential qualifications, including the BPS Certificate of Competence in Occupational Testing: Ability (Level A) and Personality (Level B intermediate), along with a BPS accredited postgraduate degree in Occupational Psychology or significant experience in assessment design.
- Possess accreditation or familiarity with assessments such as OPQ, Wave, and HDS.
- You are a registered Chartered Occupational Psychologist with the HCPC or actively working towards achieving that status.
- Experienced in working with large organizations across all levels, demonstrating effective time management and the ability to work cohesively within a team.
- Your strong influencing, communication, and consultancy skills enable you to build credibility and effectively connect with leaders across the business at every level.
- With an eye for attention to detail you deliver quality work within tight deadlines while balancing best practices with practical considerations.
- Experienced in stakeholder management you can effectively communicate sophisticated psychometric concepts to clients with limited experience in this field
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
