Business Assistant, Business Administration

British Airways Holidays

Come and be part of our next adventure

Hybrid - Crawley (2 days p/w)

At British Airways Holidays, we don't just sell holidays - we create memories. Whether it's handpicked hotels, curated car hire, or unforgettable experiences, we help our customers make the most of their time away. And it all starts with our people.

We're a thriving business, passionate about travel and part of IAG Loyalty, the people behind the global loyalty currency, Avios. Each business has its own goals, strategy and team, but collectively we share a purpose to create the world's most rewarding experiences for our customers through holidays, loyalty programmes and new products.

We're on a truly exciting journey of growth and transformation - we're going places! This is where you come in.

At British Airways Holidays, our Destination Team sits right at the heart of what we do. From the hotels we select, to the we build, to the destinations we bring to life, our work directly shapes the holidays our customers book every day.

Our Destination Assistants are the key administrative support to our Destination Team. Supporting the full journey of our hotel partners - from initial setup through to ongoing management. This is a fantastic opportunity to see how a global tour operator really works, learn from experts in product and buying, and build a strong foundation for a career in travel.

This is not a quiet desk job. You'll be part of a fast-moving, dynamic team, supporting multiple individuals, reacting to changing priorities, and getting exposure to every step of the hotel product lifecycle. If you enjoy variety, pace, and being relied upon to keep things moving, you'll thrive here.

You'll gain first hand insight into:

• How hotel partners are selected, contracted, and launched
• How product content is created, reviewed, and shared with customers
• How commercial decisions are supported through competitor analysis
• How a global travel brand collaborates with suppliers around the world

• Providing high-quality administrative support to the Destination Team, working closely with individuals across the business
• Conducting competitor and hotel rate analysis to support commercial decisions
• Coordinating content with hotel partners, including online copy, images, supplier notes, and promotional material
• Supporting the setup of new hotel partners by checking contracts for accuracy, overseeing sign-off, and acting as the final quality check on hotel contracts and content before launch. Organising team travel for overseas partner meetings, handling all logistics
• Supporting systems testing, identifying issues, and helping with the implementation of new projects and tools

• A passion for delivering quality work and seeing the impact of what you do
• Strong organisation and administration skills, with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to juggle multiple requests, react quickly, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Clear, confident communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and external suppliers
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset with sound judgement

You'll be trusted to deliver, learn from an experienced team, and become the glue that helps the Destination Team succeed. You'll gain exposure, responsibility, and development in a supportive, collaborative environment filled with people who are passionate about travel and proud of the product they create.

• 26 days holiday a year, increasing by one day for every two complete years' service, to a maximum of 30 days - plus bank holidays. With the option to buy or sell 5 more.
• Unlimited standby and premium standby fares for you and your nominees (on the BA network and partner airlines) from day one
• Holiday and flight discounts for you, friends, and family from day one
• Flexible working hours
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Pension contributions (6% company/3% employee)
• Private medical and dental cover with BUPA.…