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IT Graduate Programme (Software Engineer & Infrastructure Engineer) 2014

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UKLHW3235
Region
UK - Heathrow
Location
Waterside/Newcastle or the regions, Newcastle, UK, London - Heathrow - Waterside
Category
Student & Graduate Opportunities

Job Description

Closing Date for applications: 20th January 2014
Assessments: Assessments will take place from December 2013 to March 2014
 
Competitive salary and attractive benefits package
 
The IT graduate programme is aimed at developing our IT Professionals of the future. It is an 18-month entry-level Programme, which will train and develop graduates that have both an interest in and an aptitude for a career in IT. At the end of the Programme individuals will be equipped to fulfil their potential as IT Professionals within BA’s IT Department and in doing so get to experience an extraordinary breadth and depth of opportunities that IT departments in most other companies are unable to provide.
 
To apply please complete all sections of the online application form, and answer the application questions.
 
The Programme
  • The Programme will start in September 2014 and, following a short induction period, will last for 18 months. At the beginning of the 18-month Programme, individuals will be placed into a role in one of our IT departmental teams; the specific role will be determined at the time and will be dependant on the business priorities of the company. This will include varied work assignments, that provide a combination of classroom training, mentoring and on-the-job development.
  • Throughout the development programme, individuals will be involved in ‘real’ projects and receive ongoing coaching and support from experienced people. They will also work with their manager to set development plans against which they will regularly review their progress. Progress against these development plans will drive attractive salary progression, spread across the 18 months.
  • There will be opportunities for Programme members to meet with each other to share learning and ideas and, where appropriate, to participate in joint classroom training sessions.
This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates with a genuine interest in IT and in forging a long-term career as an IT Professional. It probably isn’t suitable, however, for those wishing to pursue a career in general management or other specific business functions, nor for those who don’t have their hearts set on a future as an IT Professional.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a 2:1 degree or predicted 2:1 degree in any discipline 
  • Available for programme start date of September 2014
  • A demonstrable interest in IT and the opportunities it affords
  • A genuine and considered desire to have a career as an IT Professional
  • Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
  • The ability to work well with others and to communicate ideas clearly
  • Must have the right to live and work full-time in the UK indefinitely without sponsorship from British Airways

The Individual

You as a person 
 
There are a number of capabilities and qualities that are required for an individual to be successful on the Programme and thereafter as an IT Professional in British Airways. The key elements that we will be looking for will be:
 
Motivation
  • Interest in IT with a strong desire to work as an IT Professional
  • Motivation to work for BA
Thinking Range
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • A logical approach with attention to detail
  • An open-minded and inquisitive approach with ability to think creatively
Business Awareness
  • An understanding of the BA business and its challenges
  • A grasp of the links between technology and how it drives/supports a business such as BA in achieving its goals
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Ability to articulate information clearly in written and spoken English
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of people
  • Ability to influence and challenge others constructively
Self-Management and Team Working
  • Organised approach and ability to prioritise work effectively
  • Proactive
  • Adaptability in a changing environment
  • A valuing of others and the contribution that they make
  • Ability to work productively with others to achieve an end result

Application Process

 
To apply, you will need to successfully complete a series of online questions. These questions form part of the selection process and your responses will be assessed. This includes the following questions (please note the system has a time-out security setting so we advise you prepare these offline before submitting). 
 
1) What is it that attracts you to the IT graduate programme at British Airways?

Please describe what you think you will enjoy most and why you would be an excellent fit for this programme. (Max 250 words)
 
2) In no more than 250 words, provide an example of where you have led a team or group to achieve a goal or solve a problem. Please include the following in your answer:
  • What did you do?
  • What challenges did you face?
  • What was the outcome?
  • How you would describe your leadership style?
 3) Describe a time when you have spotted an opportunity to improve either yourself or a process. What did you do? (Max 250 words)
 
If successful at the application stage you will then be invited to take part in further assessments, the details of which will be provided to you.
 
The face to face assessments will be held at either Waterside, our head office near Heathrow, or at our Newcastle offices.

Once assessments have been completed, we will make offers subject to references, confirmation of qualifications and medical requirements. The programme will start in September 2014.
 
We encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid any disappointment.
 
Please Note:-  email servers may misinterpret emails from corporate addresses as junk mail or SPAM, so you may need to add the address BARecruitment@jobsba.co.uk, to your list of contacts in order to ensure that you receive emails.
 
Please DO NOT respond or send any queries to this email address, as it is not manned.
 
Please note we do not permit applications for more than one graduate programme. Please only apply for your first choice.

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