Commercial – Undergraduate Placement 2025

Salary: £20,000 (pro rata)

Location: Stevenage

Working pattern:

Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working, but this will depend on project and function requirements and the need for access to specific site facilities.

Security clearance:

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. 

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. 

Closing date for this role is midnight on Thursday 19th December

The opportunity:

The Commercial team work across the MBDA's product range and help to maintain and improve the business aspects of MBDA. We negotiate all the Contracts within the UK and handle all the formal Customer liaison contributing to the overall business objectives.

The Commercial team are embedded in all MBDA programmes across the product range and are responsible for tendering and managing the Commercial and contractual elements of the business within the UK.

You'll experience working in a team winning new work as well as being a key point of contact for contract information for existing contracts within your project area.  Either way, you'll be part of the delivery chain that ensures MBDA meets all its contractual obligations to its customers.

You'll work collaboratively with other departments while gaining an understanding of the wider MBDA business and Commercial's role within it. There is also potential for placements within different areas of the department itself.

This role is ideal for those looking to work on a wide variety of tasks and activities on a daily basis.

We'll provide practical training to develop your skills in:

• Understanding how a contract is agreed and managed.

• Understanding how MBDA bid for new work, including constructing and pricing Commercial proposals.

• Building and maintaining relationships with customers and other stakeholders.

• Presenting and communicating in various forums.

• Analysing and solving business challenges and positively influencing business decisions.

This will be achieved with support and mentorship from a skilled and experienced team.

What we're looking for from you:

Studying for a degree in a Business and Management, Politics, Law, English studies or Economics subject.

Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

• 10 month undergraduate placement starting September 2025
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking
• A placement that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world engineering projects and technologies
• Flexible working

We value new perspectives, collaboration, and diversity. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.  MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks including Gender Equality, Pride, Neurodiversity, Ethnic Diversity, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers and Armed Forces.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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