See your career take off with a great role at British Airways

THE travel chaos at airports this week has been blamed on recruitment challenges.

Airlines, airports and supporting service firms are all struggling to hire enough staff post-pandemic.

AlamyBritish Airways is leading the travel industry recruitment charge with hundreds of vacancies in 76 job roles[/caption]

British Airways is leading the recruitment charge, with hundreds of vacancies in 76 job roles.

Positions on offer range from cabin crew, customer service reps and call centre staff to cargo handlers and drivers. Locations include Gatwick, London City, the HQ at Heathrow, Manchester and Newcastle.

While some jobs need specific qualifications, BA provides full training for most roles.

Many offer long-term prospects for promotion into management.
Rod Oates has been with the company for almost 28 years, after studying hotel catering and institutional management at Edinburgh’s Napier University.

As an inflight manager, he has met millions of customers, from royalty to Hollywood A-listers.

The 56-year-old from Burgess Hill, West Sussex, says: “It’s like no other job in the world as it is so exciting.

“You are working with different people every time you go to work and you meet different customers.

“It’s like having an extra family because when you go on a trip you create such a bond with everyone.

“This role enables you to see the world, it is never boring. If you love people you will love this life.”

Cabin crew must be over 18 and have GCSEs in English and Maths.

British Airways chief people officer Michelle Lydon said: “This is an incredibly exciting time to join our airline as we rebuild our operation in the UK and around the world.

“We’re offering lots of interesting and fulfilling opportunities to work as part of our inclusive and dedicated organisation, with roles best suited to people who love helping our customers and working with others as part of a team.

“In return we’re offering a competitive package and career development.”

Apply at careers.ba.com.

Ways to include all staff

ALMOST one in seven people are neurodivergent, but conditions like ADHD, autism and dyslexia can still hold people back at work.

Helen May, author of Everyone Included, who was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 40, has some tips on how to help neurodivergent people feel included at work.

(c) Paul Wilkinson 2022Helen May says: ‘Many of the excellent qualities and skills neurodivergent people have often get overlooked’[/caption]

She said: “Many of the excellent qualities and skills neurodivergent people have often get overlooked.”

GET CURIOUS: Educate all employees on the range of different neurodivergent conditions, but don’t make assumptions or stereotype.ENGAGE: By simply asking “How can I make your life better?” you can make a difference to employees’ productivity and wellbeing.LOVE DIFFERENCES: Try to understand people who think differently and look for the strengths in everyone.BE AN ALLY: Speak up if you see someone being treated unfairly.CONSIDER MANAGEMENT STYLE: Get into the habit of being inclusive and consider the impact of all decisions on employees with specific challenges. Encourage others to be mindful of how processes, practices and behaviours may exclude neurodivergent employees.

Flirty work

OFFICES are regaining their allure, with half of workers saying the atmosphere in their workplace is better than in 2021.

While a third of workers said going into the office is good for their mental health, other top draws include “flirting with colleagues and after-work drinks”, tempting a quarter of workers to head back in.

GettyOffices are regaining their allure with half of workers saying the atmosphere in their workplace is better than in 2021[/caption]

Victoria Short, boss of recruiters Randstad UK, which carried out the poll, said: “We’ve passed peak countryside.

“The flight out of the UK’s biggest cities is rev­ers­ing and employers have realised offices are great for generating energy and collaborative spirit.”

Five-star role

IF you’re fond of life on the ocean waves, and you can string together a sentence or two, this may be the perfect job for you.

The Cruise deals website HelloCruise is seeking three reviewers to build up its stock of info on the pleasure ships.

AlamyHelloCruise is seeking three reviewers to build up its stock of info on pleasure ships[/caption]

The firm will cover the full cost of each cruise and reviewers will also get paid up to £1,000 for each assignment.

The company’s Peter Hodge said: “We’re very proud to be launching a new, exclusive library of first-hand, unbiased reviews.”

If you’re interested, find out more at hellocruise. co.uk/vacancies.