Cross Program Industrial Manager Placement (12 months)
About the job
## Job Description Start date: 19 July 2027 ## Location: Portsmouth Duration:12 months ## Applications close on 20 November 2026 ! We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware thatyou can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time .
We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.
AI Guidance:We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus https://www.airbus.com/en/careers/faqs#using-ai-in-your-application . ## Benefits Salary: £24,500 37 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working options available depending on the role // Half day Fridays!* // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays *subject to completing full hours prior to this ## About us This role sits within the Cross Program Organisation for telecoms.
We cover a wide range of topics that touch multiple projects within 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, you will be supporting live projects and on-going bid activity.
You will get to 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. ## Contact Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process.
If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. #UK_PLA 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 ## Employment Type Internship ------- ## Experience Level Student ## Job Family Programme & Project Management <JF-PP-PM> 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. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.
As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
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