Innovation Management Internship (12 Months)

Job description

Innovation Management Internship (12 Months)

Airbus Defence & Space Stevenage (ex Astrium SV)

Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europe's number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately €14 billion per year.

Airbus Group is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2015, the Group - comprising Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters - generated revenues of € 64.5 billion and employed a workforce of around 136,600.

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 experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

Application closing date: 30 August 2016
Location: Stevenage
Start date: September / October 2016

To stay on top, Airbus Group recognises the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging internship opportunities during which your skills and potential are fully maximised.

Our internships give a unique insight into potential career paths within Airbus Group. They are designed so that you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge you gain will improve your chances of a future role within the Airbus Group and should benefit your future studies.

The Innovation Management Department is the key department to foster and grow innovation in Airbus Defence and Space. The mission is to identify key future innovations internally and externally and support their development to secure/increase market shares. Based in the UK, France, Spain and Germany, the team manages all innovation proposals and provides coaching and mentoring to entrepreneurial teams from idea conception to market launch/spin out. In addition, the team creates partnerships with Incubator/accelerators and undertakes strategic sourcing of start-ups that have a potential to become part of the company, or opportunities for collaboration.

Internships at Airbus Group

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

Working with the Innovation Manager, you will support the following main activities:

·  Innovation projects including business planning and project monitoring.
·  Strategic analysis of projects.
·  Events planning from organisation through to delivery both internally and with external partners. A key event will be the Blue Box call for ideas, an opportunity for employees to submit innovative ideas for development.
·  Innovation media preparation.
·  Data analysis and reporting for projects and events.

Required skills

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

·  Currently studying towards a degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Marketing, Finance or related subject.
·  An interest in new technology, start-ups and technology trends.
·  Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
·  Excellent communication skills.
·  Attention to detail.
·  Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

You must be an undergraduate for the full duration of the internship.

The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.