Placement
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12.5-month placement supporting Integration or Business Development within Airbus's Single Aisle Program.
- Earn a salary of £24,246 per year, working 35 hours per week with hybrid options and half-day Fridays.
- Gain experience in project management, cost performance, and strategy development within aircraft manufacturing.
- Applications close on 25 October 2026.
- Must be an undergraduate studying a relevant degree for the entire placement duration.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the team responsible for the build and delivery of Airbus aircraft within the Operations Department of the Broughton site.
There are 3 open positions: two as Integration Manager support and one as Business Development Manager support.
What you will be doing:
Integration Support:
- Working alongside the Integration Manager within Single Aisle Flowline to support key projects.
- Supporting the cost performance of the business by monitoring expenditure and developing cost-saving initiatives.
- Assisting with the deployment of key projects, requiring involvement across multiple functions, data analysis, and development of project management skills.
- Supporting business governance reviews and projects, ensuring key milestones are delivered on time, on cost, and on quality.
- Supporting resource management, including future planning for ramp-up.
- Supporting supplier disruption claims with evidence collation and submission.
- Driving and influencing change in a leading aircraft manufacturing environment.
- Working as part of a multi-functional team at all business levels, adapting to changing landscapes.
Business Development Support:
- Working alongside the Business Development Manager within Single Aisle Flowline to create and implement the future strategy for the business.
- Supporting strategy planning for ramp-up and business development, including digital strategy.
- Supporting the creation and management of the Single Aisle flowline route map and 2025 Vision.
- Supporting all Capital Expenditure project management, including overseas projects in France and Germany.
- Supporting the implementation of large investment topics, including facility expansion and upgrades.
- Supporting risk and opportunity management by leading workshops and driving actions.
- Driving and influencing change in a leading aircraft manufacturing environment.
- Working as part of a multi-functional team at all business levels, adapting to changing landscapes.
Requirements:
- You must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.
- Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.
- Studying towards a Business, Project Management, Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, or equivalent degree.
- Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Google workspace.
- Strong communication skills and ability to present to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to work well in a team.
- Self-motivated in managing personal time, goals, and objectives.
- Able to work autonomously, recognising when support is required and seeking advice when necessary.
- Ability to manage customer expectations and deliver on commitments.
- Innovative mindset with creativity and strong analytical skills.
- Focus on removal of non-value added activities with a strive for efficiency.
- Customer focus and ability to integrate well into the business.
- Confident and resilient with the ability to challenge the status quo with blue sky thinking.
Benefits:
- Salary: £24,246
- 35 hours per week
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options available
- Half day Fridays
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Important Information:
- Start date: 16 August 2027
- Location: Broughton, North Wales
- Duration: 12.5 months
- Applications close on 25 October 2026.
- 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.
- We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.