Job Description

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Start date: 20 July 2026
Location: Brize Norton
Duration: 13 months
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Benefits:
Salary: 23,400
35 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Half day Fridays!* // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
*subject to completing full hours prior to this
About us:
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space, and related services. In 2022, we generated revenues of EUR61 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. We offer the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners, and we are a European leader in providing tanker, combat, transport, and mission aircraft, as well as a global leader in space solutions. We also provide the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.
Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer, and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and diverse experience to achieve excellence. Our inclusive teamwork culture propels us to accomplish the extraordinary--on the ground, in the sky, and in space.
The successful candidate for this role will join the Delivery team of the in-service support contract for the RAF A400M fleet at Brize Norton. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to one of Airbus Military's most valuable customers and products.
The role sits within the Operational Excellence and Business Management department, which focuses on Continuous Improvement projects and business management activities. You will report directly to the Head of the department. We provide a 24/7 service, and the role is varied, often requiring high levels of flexibility and multitasking in a dynamic, exciting, and ever-changing environment.
What you will be doing:
During this internship, the activities you may undertake will include:

• Business Management: Provide support and assistance to business management activities, including Procurement, IT and Security areas between other business requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Opportunity to lead some of our improvement projects within the Operational Excellence framework. The candidate will act as the project lead of a multidisciplinary team.
• Communications: Assist in the development and implementation of internal communication strategies.
• Internal/External Engagement: Interface with the customer, suppliers and internal as required by the assigned activities and projects.
• Event Management: Manage internal events, taking responsibility for outcomes, budgets, timescales, etc. Assist with organizing high-profile corporate events.
• Administrative Tasks: For example, preparation of status reports, minutes of meetings, and coordination of agendas.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.
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.*
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a degree in Business Management or equivalent;
• Knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft tools for editing, preparing presentations, analyzing data, and creating charts is advantageous;
• You must be confident, proactive, and self-motivating, and able to work with minimal supervision;
• Good personal communication skills, both spoken and written, are essential;
• Having a UK driving licence and your own car would be beneficial.

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.
Contact
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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company: Airbus Operations Limited
Employment Type: Internship
Experience Level: Student
Job Family: Sales, Marketing & Commercial Contracts
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