Cross Program Industrial Manager Placement (12 months)

Business, Project Management, Supply Chain.

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.

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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.

Please ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered.

This role will involve working in areas which require stakeholder, brand and reputation management and involvement with internal and external audiences.

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.

Benefits:

  • Salary: £24,500
  • 35 hours per week
  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid working options available depending on the role
  • Half day Fridays!
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

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.

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.

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.

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Job ID Number: JR10424162
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  • Deadline
    October 25th, 2026
  • Starting
    July 2027
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    £24,500 + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    12 months
  • Location
    Portsmouth (Hybrid)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Business
  • Project Management
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
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