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Airbus
at Airbus

Cross Programme Industrial Manager Placement

Top Undergraduate Employer
About 4.3/5
Deadline: 25th October 2026
Salary:
£24,500 per year
Job Type:
Placement (10 Months+)
Job Roles:
Business Management
Locations:
Portsmouth

Job Description

We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you 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

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.

*Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.*

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.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.


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