2026 Bid and Project Management Graduate
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In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make tomorrow possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part‑time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
Start Date: 07 September 2026
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Employee type: Permanent
Location: Rotational programme across our main sites: Crawley, Glasgow, Bristol, Belfast, Reading, Cheadle and Templecombe
Working Schedule: 37 hours per week (8 hours Monday‑Thursday, 5 hours on a Friday)
If you like problem solving, are highly organised, able to prioritise and enjoy working to tight deadlines then a career in Bids and Project Management could be for you! Do you want to be part of a Graduate Programme that will develop and challenge you? If so, then look no further.
What the Role Has to Offer
* The opportunity to study for the APM Projects Fundamentals Qualification which provides a platform into the Bids and Project Management profession
* A 2‑year rotational programme working across different sites and locations (based in approximately 2 locations over the 2 years)
* Dedicated learning paths and on‑the‑job training
* Flexible working 3 days a week on site working in bid and project teams
* Opportunity to work on some exciting and critical bids and projects that have an impact globally
Graduate Programme
The Bid and Project Management (BPM) stream within the Thales UK Graduate Development Programme (GDP) has been designed to provide a diverse and robust understanding of bid and project management capability within Thales UK. The BPM Graduate Development Programme is a 2‑year rotational programme, comprising BPM skills and leadership training alongside working on a Graduate project and three work placements in Bid Management, Project Management and Project Planning & Control. During this time you will gain experience within a number of different roles and businesses across different sites, developing a variety of bid and project management skills and competencies. You will be expected to complete a number of placements across various Thales sites and businesses in the UK so flexibility on your location and the ability to relocate is required for this role.
Requirements
* On track to, or have achieved, a bachelor's degree in any subject
* Permanent right to work in the UK and ability to obtain Government security clearance (BPSS Level and SC Clearance) prior to starting
Benefits
* 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)
* Company Pension
* Health Care Cash Plan
* Life Insurance
* Discount Portal
* Performance‑related pay uplifts
* 80 hours volunteering (first two years)
Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February – May 2026. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 07 September – Friday 11 September 2026.
Closing date
Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Monday 5 January 2026, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2026 with details of next steps. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
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