Overview
Business Performance Placement (12.5 months) – Airbus
Location: Broughton, England, United Kingdom
Start date: 17 August 2026
Duration: 12.5 months
Employment Type: Internship
What you will be doing
This is a hands-on internship where you will learn by doing and contribute to the success of our function. You will be a valued member of our team, supporting key activities that help us run more effectively. We don’t expect you to know everything on day one, but we are looking for someone with a proactive attitude who is eager to learn and contribute.
During your internship, you will have the opportunity to:
* Contribute to Our Core Strategy: Support the team with planning capital expenditure (CapEx) and preparing for business reviews. You’ll gain experience in the financial and strategic processes that underpin a major corporate function.
* Lead a Focused Improvement Project: You will be given ownership of a manageable improvement project relevant to our team’s goals. With our guidance, you’ll analyse a process, propose solutions, and implement changes, building a tangible achievement for your CV.
* Support Our Risk Management Process: Work with the team to identify, track, and manage risks and opportunities across our FMRE function, learning practical risk assessment and mitigation in a real-world context.
* Collaborate Within Our Global Function: Work with FMRE colleagues across different countries, supporting them on performance topics and developing your international communication skills.
What You Will Gain
* A valuable learning experience designed to build professional confidence and practical skills for the future.
* Foundational business skills in performance analysis, CapEx planning, project support, and risk management.
* Professional development and mentoring from a dedicated team leader and experienced professionals.
* Increased responsibility as you grow, with opportunities to support the Performance Team Leader and contribute as a key team member.
* Networking within Airbus’ international FMRE community to support future career opportunities.
Requirements
* Undergraduates only; must be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please state your graduation date on your application.
* CV and Cover Letter outlining motivation and suitability for the role.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
* Studying towards a degree in Business, Management, IT, Project Management, or equivalent
* Knowledge in data analysis
* Google Suite
* Open-minded and able to work with international teams
* Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
* Leadership skills
Security Clearance
You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to obtain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.
EEO and About Airbus
Airbus is committed to workforce diversity and an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is committed to equal opportunities for all and will never ask for monetary exchange in the recruitment process. Any impersonation should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
Airbus supports flexible working arrangements where possible to stimulate innovative thinking. By submitting your CV or application you consent to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes related to your application or future employment. This information will be used only by Airbus.
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