Job Description:
Start date: September 2026
Location: Portsmouth
Duration: 4 Years
University: Portsmouth University
Degree: BSc (Hons) Project Management Degree Apprenticeship
Application: 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.
Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.
Benefits:
Salary: £23,000
37 hours per week // Half day Fridays!* // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!
*subject to completing full hours prior to this
About us:
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Procurement team for a Project Supply Manager (PSM) Degree Apprentice. The role is in the Procurement Department supporting the Space Digital Business line in Airbus Defence and Space.
Space Digital delivers, operates and maintains many critical communication systems for our customers around the world. Whether it is supporting the deployment of British troops around the world or ensuring that the local fire service knows where to go to put out the fire, our customers rely on our robust, resilient and truly reliable communication services.
Join a diverse team supporting Space Digital Procurement. The team is based over 2 sites in the UK plus France and Germany. We are known for being adaptive in our approach, supporting a customer centric Programme Unit.
The team supports multiple National and International customers enabling them to have communication systems that they can rely on when everything else around them is failing.
What you will be doing:
As a successful candidate, you will work in a project/bid facing role, providing solutions for their external purchasing requirements.
This will develop your skills in:
* Project Management;
* Procurement including Category/Commodity Management, Supply Chain Management;
* Leadership skills.
The Project Supply Manager (PSM) is responsible for organising all of the procurement activities on Bids and Programmes; working with the wider procurement function and ensuring that the needs of the business unit are met for a successful Bid or Project delivery.
This is an exciting first role to start your career, which will give you the opportunity to engage and learn about many business functions in a supportive and diverse team.
Requirements:
In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:
* 112-120 UCAS points made up of 3 A levels at BBC or above
OR
* T-levels - Merit
OR
* BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM - DMM
OR
* International Baccalaureate - 29
AND
* GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English Language or Functional Skills
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
* Ability to be able to express yourself clearly verbally and in writing;
* Knowledge & interest in satellite communications;
* Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved;
* Submit a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability for this apprenticeship.
BOOST YOUR APPLICATION:
We want to get to know you —not just your grades or school background so, tell us on your cover letter:
* Why Airbus and this apprenticeship? What is it about Airbus that makes you excited to start a career with us? What is it about our company, our values, or the future of aerospace that excites you? We want to hear about what motivates you to pursue this unique path and how you see yourself growing with us.
* What skills and experience do you bring? Think about projects, hobbies, or academic subjects that have given you practical experience. This could include personal projects, academic work and extracurricular activities.
Important Information:
GRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom.
LEVY FUNDING: Successful candidates must be eligible for the levy funding.
Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.
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