Register Your Interest - Project Management Degree Apprenticeship

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Register Your Interest - Project Management Degree Apprenticeship

Salary: £22,200

Hiring locations: Portsmouth

Start date: September 2025

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.

The opportunity

Embark on a journey of learning and growth with the Airbus Apprenticeship Programme. You'll benefit from a fully paid bachelors degree, and being able to put that learning into practice right away; whilst you're studying you will also be paid a salary - so you can work and gain your degree at the same time. Our degree apprenticeship programme offers a unique blend of hands-on experience, mentorship, and tailored development, propelling you towards a career in the aerospace industry. As an apprentice you'll dive into challenging projects, gain insights into cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to groundbreaking solutions that impact the world of aerospace. With global networks and diverse teams, you'll collaborate with brilliant minds from around the world, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration. Join us to turn your passion for aerospace into a reality.

About the role

Everything is somewhere! We use the power of geospatial information and satellite imagery to address some of the biggest challenges faced by society today: climate change, sustainability, agriculture, energy, finance, public safety, maritime surveillance, and defence. From operating state-of-the-art satellites, to helping fire-fighters get the right information to target their efforts at the scene.

Our teams are made up of diverse expertise from across many disciplines, bringing a unique opportunity to work with individuals who are truly passionate about what they do. The UK Intelligence Programme delivery team is a group of high performing and flexible Project Management professionals who work across all teams to deliver projects that push the boundaries of technology to help address users’ needs by providing products and services that help our customers to increase security, optimise mission planning, improve management of resources and protect our environment across wide variety of applications which include maritime surveillance, precision agriculture, emergency response and environmental monitoring. We use Agile, Waterfall and hybrid methodologies as appropriate to deliver our projects. 

You have an interest in project management, working in a diverse environment with multi-functional teams and understanding the benefits of how projects can deliver real value to customers making their day to day life easier, then join the Project Management Degree Apprenticeship!

What you will be doing: 

• You will work as a member of the programme delivery team alongside our experienced programme and project managers to support our top company objective ‘enable the future’ by ensuring we deliver on our programmes and services. 
• No two days will be the same: You will be working on projects which can vary in complexity and duration across a variety of market domains. You will develop the skills to manage end to end project delivery, to manage and steer all aspects of a project working closely with other teams to align and coordinate requirements, timeframes and resources.  
• You will gain experience of managing competing demands, adapting quickly to changing priorities, communicating effectively across a wide variety of stakeholders and quickly building strong working relationships.
• In addition to the Degree Apprentice training programme, you will become a member of the Airbus programme management community with access to comprehensive project management support network and training programmes to support your development path and ensure you are equipped with the skills needed to excel at your job including an internal project management certification programme closely linked to the Project Management Institute (PMI™).
• As part of this degree apprenticeship, you will be studying towards achieving a BSc (Hons) Project Management.

Partner College/University:

Northumbria University OR Portsmouth University (subject to change due to university availability)

Key benefits

35 hours per week // Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!

Minimum entry requirements/qualifications:

Newcastle: Minimum of 120 UCAS points. 3 A Levels at Grades BBB. Apprentices are also expected to have typically achieved Maths and English at Level 2 prior to starting the apprenticeship.

Portsmouth: Level 3 qualifications on entry e.g. 3 “A” Levels at Grades A to C, or a vocational equivalent. Maths and English at Level 2

What the users will need to apply

To be a successful candidate you need to submit your CV stating your predicted and/or achieved grades and submit a Cover Letter stating your motivations.

About Airbus

Airbus is a global leader in aerospace, renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability. With a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Airbus consistently shapes the industry through cutting-edge aircraft, defence systems, and space exploration solutions. Our diverse workforce collaborates across borders, driving advancements that redefine air travel and beyond. As a pioneer in sustainable aviation, Airbus envisions a future where efficiency and environmental responsibility intertwine. From commercial jets to space technologies, Airbus continues to revolutionize the way we explore and connect the world, showcasing excellence in engineering, design, and forward-thinking solutions.