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Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.
Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.
About us
Are you interested in developing fascinating innovation projects on aerospace and defence topics? Do you like connecting with people from many different organisations?
The innovation management team is composed of 12 people who are a mixture of technical experts, business developers and programme managers who are all passionate about developing new products and services, new business models and new ways of working.
As part of this team your main mission and responsibilities will be to ensure that:
- The business cases of innovation projects (in particular in incubation, acceleration and implementation phases) are correctly performed and followed-up
- All start-ups of interest to Airbus Defence and Space are being identified and tracked
- The innovation team has a consistent picture of all innovation/start-ups challenges and events relevant for the Airbus Defence and Space organisation
- The innovation team internal communication is kept dynamic, current and engaging
- The innovation team has the required level support in terms of market and industry reports
What you will be doing
As a Support to the Innovation Management Team in UK, you will gain a great experience in innovation and will get a good overview of the entire product portfolio of the Company. The tasks will be varied and require you to use different skills (technical, project management, communication, etc.) in order to complete them successfully.
You will be able to handle various missions for Airbus Defence and Space innovation, in order to:
- Build a dynamic view of all projects and partnerships ongoing (including the update of the current database of innovation partners)
- Enhance the innovation process for the creation of new partnerships in cooperation with the Procurement Team
- Improve innovation communication
- Prepare forthcoming innovation events
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.
About You
Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application. We encourage you to take time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.
One application: Make It Possible, Make It Happen, Make It … Count !
Please note our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;
- You have been studying for a relevant engineering or technical degree
- A good knowledge of Defence and Space industries (Major in Space technologies would be an asset in particular)
- A strong interest in innovation, creativity, curiosity, openness, team spirit
- The ability to listen, understand and communicate information
- The desire to work in a technical team environment
- A strong interest in developing yourself
- A negotiation level in English, other European languages such as French, German or Spanish will be an asset
Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.
Benefits
- £18,000 salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible working hours
Contact
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; additional time for written exercises; auxiliary aids; room layout; dietary requirements etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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.
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
