Business Apprenticeship
BRITISH AIRWAYS (BA) LIMITED
Harmondsworth (UB7 0GB)
Closes in 31 days (Thursday 19 November 2026)
Posted on 19 October 2026
Contents
Summary
You will be completing rotational placements in our head office and more. For the first 12 months, you will study towards a Business Administration qualification. After completion, you will explore a further qualification within a more specialised area of our business.
- Wage
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£19,906 a year
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Looking to join our apprenticeship scheme? You won't be disappointed. Recently being ranked in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100, we can't wait to welcome you into the British Airways family. We have many benefits for apprentices at British Airways, here are a handful to showcase the diversity of our apprentice community:
Increase in salary after you have completed the first year of your apprenticeship, if completed in line with your development objectives
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm (Including a study day).
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 September 2027
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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20
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
You will complete two placements designed to give you a broad understanding of British Airways. This includes exposure to both operational and Head Office environments, helping you build business knowledge, stakeholder management skills and an understanding of how different parts of the organisation work together.
Where you'll work
Waterside PO BOX 365 Speedbird Way
Harmondsworth
UB7 0GB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Adaptability
- Strong self-motivation
- Intuitive
About this employer
At British Airways, we believe anyone can bring new and original ideas to the table. It’s why we invest in our emerging talent and offer them opportunities to work on projects that sit at the very heart of our airline.
Our Emerging Talent programmes offer a boarding pass to a great future, one where you’ll be able to make an impact right from the moment you join us. If you’re inspired to help shape the future of air travel and you’re ambitious to learn, then we’re ready to help you spread your wings.
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Company benefits
- Involvement in our bold sustainability vision, volunteering an active role to champion specific community groups
- Volunteering in schools and colleges sharing personal experiences to inspire, empower and mentor students and support their potential to gain employment in the industry we love
- Access to heavily discounted flights to globe trot, and a generous annual leave entitlement to turn your bucket list into reality
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Look to secure a role within BA.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059767.
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Closes in 31 days (Thursday 19 November 2026)
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