Applications close on 25 October 2026!
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Benefits
- 37 hours per week
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options available depending on the role
- Half day Fridays (subject to completing full hours prior to this)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
About us
This role sits within the Cross Program Organisation for telecoms.
We cover a wide range of topics that touch multiple projects within the Telecoms business unit including the following:
- Bids and proposals
- Management of internal suppliers
- Master schedule management
- Stock management
- Cross program improvement initiatives
- Cross program prioritisation
What you will be doing
Within this role you will get exposure to all ongoing and future telecoms programs, supporting live projects and ongoing bid activity. You will work with our key internal suppliers and support the delivery of equipment into our AIT facility.
You will get the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders across the business and gain a working knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes and procedures, within both the Payload and Mechanical Platform scope.
You will support improvement initiatives across a range of topics, from competitivity to streamlining of processes.
You will be working with team members in Portsmouth, Stevenage, and Toulouse.
Requirements
Our placements are open to undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Studying for a degree in Engineering, Business Management, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Project Management or Project Management Office (PMO)
- Team player
- Able to manage and build relationships with multiple stakeholders, both internal to Airbus Defence and Space and with our supply base
- Able to manage your time efficiently and prioritise work where needed
- Have a desire to learn new skills and embrace change
This Job Request will be allocated to the projected Joint-Venture scope towards a leading European player in space.
Security clearance
You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company
AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited
Job family
Programme & Project Management <JF-PP-PM>
