Looking for a challenge in one of the world’s largest airfreight logistics organisations?

At IAG Cargo we are in the business of moving things. From antibiotics to rhinoceros, gold bullion to avocados and everything in between. Whatever people need, wherever they are. In an era of digital screens and closed borders, we open the skies and fly the world to bring people the things they really need.

We are the logistics and cargo brand of International Airlines Group (Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level and Vueling). At IAG Cargo, we believe in keeping the world’s economies turning, and do everything with determined attitudes, curious minds, collaborative actions and heartfelt pride. Join us at our globally recognised logistics business, where we are building a great place to work for customers and colleagues alike.

About the role

The Innovation analyst will examine new and promising technologies together with business specialists for application of the examples. Supports the development of prototypes, checking practical applicability, and accompanying them to final development.

Examines possible related business areas and potentials that link future or existing products and technologies of the company in a new context. With the view to possibly open up new business fields, or unlock business capabilities using existing resources and with relatively little additional effort.

What you’ll do

• Explores industry for technology developments that are relevant for IAGCargo business; identifies innovation opportunities and follows through to develop the ideas in collaboration with internal resources and external organizations.
• Executes medium to low complexity innovation pilots that result in recommendations to change business processes through the application of technologies and more efficient use of resources.
• Plans and collaborates with business experts to conduct moderate-to-complex analysis and build artifacts that lead to deliverables.

• Working closely with experts from the different areas of the company, detects improvements, and new opportunities

• Reimagining new customer experience in relation to IAGCargo products and services

• Proposing innovative ways of working, products and business models aimed at enhancing the company’s offering

• Monitoring, analyzing, and communicating innovation metrics to senior management to seek opportunities to improve the company’s innovative performance

• Analyzing internal processes or developments to identify potential profitable products or improvements for the market
• Quantifies benefits and develops business cases for innovation initiatives.
• Act as an Innovation Catalyst following the execution and success of Innovation Initiatives.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

It's all about you

What you’ll bring to IAG Cargo:

• Business oriented, focusing on benefits to the business
• Demonstrates resilience
• Ability to make constructive challenge
• Able to work within a team, seek support when needed but drive direction independently
• Knowledge of automation, collaboration, and transaction management tools
• Willingness to take risks and the ability to stay persistent
• Expertise in the field of product development/management
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects all at once
• Strong communication and networking skills
• Creative ability to think and plan
• Strong business and technical understanding

Skills and Experience:

Essential Experience

• Desktop tools including Excel, Powerpoint, MS Project, etc

Desirable Experience/Skills

2+years working experience as analyst, process lead, innovation departments

Experience with Innovation, Design Thinking and Market Research

Use of MS Power Platform for self-automation task

Experience with Copilot M365 and Copilot Studio

English and Spanish speaking

We’ll treat you right

Wherever you work within IAG Cargo, you’ll play a part in helping us deliver what the world needs and join a diverse and inclusive business that’s making a difference.

As well as a competitive salary, bonus, we offer a range of benefits to support our colleagues, which include:

•  A hybrid environment with 3 days a week in the office and two from home.
• From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways and group airlines. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.
• Flexible bank holiday policy- Individuals not on shift have the flexibility to swap the statutory public holidays, with the days you choose to take off instead.
• All our colleagues get access to LinkedIn learning and Rosetta Stone Language courses
• For health and wellbeing we offer a free onsite gym facility as well as access to the UNMIND app and a community of Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to discounts on Apple, Cinema tickets and loads of other goodies through Perks at work

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Our recruitment procedures positively support our equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda.

All candidates are considered strictly on their merits in relation to the criteria for the role, treated fairly and consistently and have their individual needs responded to throughout the process.