Overview
Project Management Office Placement (12 months) at Airbus Defence and Space
Location: Stevenage
Start date: 20 July 2026
Duration: 12 months
Employment Type: Internship
Experience Level: Student
Job Family: Programme & Project Management
What you will be doing
* Assisting the PMO and Project Managers (PM) in the development and maintenance for the appropriate business management tools, other relevant methodologies, tools, templates, documentation and reporting to support the successful delivery of projects
* Supporting the Head of PMO on delivery improvement workstreams and PM digitalisation. Maintaining and tailoring processes for Project Management as required by the business and developing / maintaining software tools to support the Business and Information Management Systems
* Liaising with the PMO, Risk and Integrated Planning Managers to support the implementation of best practice Project and Risk Management across the business
* Actively working on project plans, issue & change management logs, risk & opportunity registers, project management information & data gathering, milestone tracking & customer and other stakeholder monthly reporting to support the successful delivery of projects
Requirements
* Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.
* Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.
* Currently studying towards a degree in Business Management or related subject
* An understanding of Project Management methodologies
* Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel
* Proficiency in the use of Google software
* Experience of using databases and analysing data is a plus
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Good organisational skills and detail orientated
SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.
Benefits
* Salary: £23,850
* 37 hours per week
* Flexible working hours
* Hybrid working
* Half day Fridays
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
About the company
AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited
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. We will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
This job provides an opportunity to work in a diverse PMO with exposure to all levels of management and interaction with key customers, including the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the European Space Agency (ESA).
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