Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12.5-month Business Performance Placement at Airbus in Broughton, North Wales.
- Earn £24,246 per year, working 35 hours per week with hybrid options and flexible hours.
- Gain experience in performance reporting, risk management, supply chain, and quality systems.
- Must be an undergraduate studying a relevant degree (Business, Management, IT, Project Management, or equivalent).
- Applications close on 25 October 2026.
About the Role
This is a 12.5-month placement at Airbus's Broughton site in North Wales, starting on 16 August 2027.
About the Team
Join the operational foundation of Airbus Facilities Management & Real Estate (FMRE). This team provides governance, data, and processes for managing business across Airbus's Commercial, Defence & Space, and Helicopters divisions. They focus on data, strategy, and daily operations to ensure industrial estates run safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
What You Will Be Doing
In this role, you will coordinate your own activities and projects, collaborate with international stakeholders, and develop your leadership style and personal development plan. You will gain practical experience in:
- Performance & Reporting: Analyse data to identify key performance topics, simplify complex information for management decisions, and contribute to senior management performance reviews.
- Risk & Opportunity Management: Learn to anticipate business risks and transform operational challenges into opportunities.
- Supply Chain Management: Gain insight into building relationships, managing performance, and coordinating logistics with external partners.
- Quality & Business Management Systems: Understand the framework for maintaining high standards of quality and operational compliance.
Skills You Will Develop
- Data Analytics & Storytelling
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Business Acumen (Project coordination, problem-solving, continuous improvement)
Requirements
- Must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.
- Studying towards a degree in Business, Management, IT, Project Management, or equivalent.
- Knowledge in data analysis.
- Proficient with Google Suite.
- Open-minded and able to work with international teams.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Leadership skills.
Benefits
- Salary: £24,246 per year
- 35 hours per week
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options available
- Half day Fridays
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Security Clearance
- You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check.
- May require UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control.
How to Apply
Applications close on 25 October 2026. Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.