Business Information Technology (IT) Industrial Placement
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Who are NATS? NATS is the UK’s leading Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP). Every year we handle 2.6 million flights and keep 250 million passengers safe whilst in UK airspace. We provide air traffic management (ATM) services to 13 airports in the UK as well as providing these services around the world spanning Europe, Middle East, Asia and North America.
Closing date - 26 October 2025.
What will the Business Information Technology (IT) industrial placement involve? This scheme is based at our Head Office in Whiteley (Hampshire) or in our Air Traffic Control Centre in Swanwick (Hampshire). We have adopted ‘agile working’ which will enable you, where possible, to work in our modern office facilities as well as at home. Join our Information Solutions (IS) team — a vital part of our business that empowers colleagues across the organisation through smart, secure, and sustainable technology. IS provides a wide range of IT services that help our people do their best work every day — from laptops, mobile phones, and network equipment to collaboration tools, business applications, and data platforms.
As part of this placement, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the IT lifecycle. You’ll work closely with both internal teams and external partners, contributing to real projects that align with our business goals and IS strategy.
During Your Time With Us You’ll have the opportunity to explore different areas of IS, including:
* Service Strategy – Build strong relationships with business teams and help shape the future of our services.
* Service Design – Work with suppliers to design end-to-end solutions that are user-friendly, reliable, and scalable.
* Business/IS analysis – Understand user needs, analyse requirements, and support the delivery of impactful changes.
* Development – Create and enhance applications, and collaborate with our Analytics team to unlock insights from data.
* Architecture – Take a big-picture view of our systems, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
* Service Operations – Partner with suppliers to ensure smooth delivery and management of IT services.
* IS Security Management – Contribute to cybersecurity initiatives and staying ahead of emerging threats.
* IT Service Management – Support processes and governance that keep services running smoothly.
Why choose NATS? You’ll be working at the heart of our organisation, alongside graduates, undergraduate students and professionals. You’ll gain valuable insight into our business and make a tangible contribution to our success. Your placement is unique to you, allowing you to build on knowledge gained at university. We are committed to your personal and professional development and will help you achieve your goals.
What are we looking for? We’re looking for driven, proactive and committed individuals who will embrace challenging targets. You’ll also need to pass NATS pre-employment security clearance checks.
Additional Vacancy Information If you’ve applied and have met the minimum requirements for our scheme, you will be invited to complete online tests. If successful, you may attend a virtual assessment centre. Assessment centre slots will be available to book between 12–14 November. They will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams from 2–12 December.
What’s in it for you? Competitive salary - £21,300 per annum
28 days of holiday entitlement with Bank Holidays on top
Market-leading defined contribution pension scheme
For more information on the benefits we offer, please visit https://www.nats.aero/careers/early-careers/
Diversity and Inclusion at NATS We celebrate the diversity of our colleagues. We thrive because we are brilliantly different yet united in our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe. For more information, please visit: https://www.nats.aero/careers/why-nats/ We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments, please email earlycareers@nats.co.uk.
Location Titchfield, Whiteley, or Swanwick (Hampshire) depending on placement availability.
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