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Project Management Degree Apprenticeship

Airbus Defence and Space Limited · University of Portsmouth
Location
Portsmouth
Salary
£23,000 per year
Duration
4 years
Hours per week
37h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
BSc (Hons) Project Management
Start date
31st August 2027
Application deadline
26 October 2026
Vacancy reference
JR10430264
Minimum grades
104 UCAS points: 2-3 A levels BCC or above (Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Electronics preferred), or BTEC Extended Diploma DMM or above, or T Level Merit or above. GCSE Maths and English Language grade 4 or above (or Functional Skills equivalent).
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

About the role

A Level 6 degree apprenticeship in Project Management with Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth. Apprentices will develop project management competencies across rotations within the business, working on satellite design, build and test projects. The programme combines 80% on-site work with 20% day-release university study. Responsibilities include updating project plans and schedules, managing risk and issues, managing supplier relationships, budget reporting, and supporting tenders and contract management.

Requirements

Minimum 104 UCAS points from 2-3 A levels at BCC or above (including relevant subjects such as Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Electronics) OR BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or above OR T Level at Merit or above. GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English Language or Functional Skills. Candidates must demonstrate strong interest in space and engineering, submit CV with grades (predicted or achieved), and cover letter highlighting passion and suitability.

Working week

37 hours per week with half-day Fridays (subject to completing full hours prior). Full-time apprenticeship with day-release university study.

Skills

project planningschedule managementrisk managementstakeholder reportingsupplier relationship managementbudget managementteam collaboration

Required qualifications

Essential
A Level · Maths or Further Maths or Statistics or Physics or Electronics · Grade BCC or above
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 4
Desired
BTEC Extended Diploma · Any · Grade DMM
Desired
T Level · Any · Grade Merit

Training & development

Year 1 & 2: 80% on-site work across planned internal placements within business lines, 20% day-release study at Portsmouth University. Year 3: Specialisation towards permanent role with 80% on-site work developing speciality competencies in hiring department, 20% day-release study. Year 4: Complete degree (20% day-release study), complete End Point Assessment, and secure permanent role within the business.
Additional training
Apprentices will work with technical experts and industry leaders. The cohort will participate in extra-curricular activities including Outward Bound week and Outreach activities. Subject to project timescales and workload, apprentices will learn project management roles across PMO, Project Manager, Procurement and Supplier Management, Production and facility management positions.
Future prospects
Upon successful completion, apprentices will achieve a BSc (Hons) in Project Management and secure a permanent role as a full-time employee within Airbus Defence and Space.

Company benefits

37 hours per week with half-day Fridays (subject to completing full hours prior). 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Pension. Success share. Additional flexible benefits available.

Things to consider

Candidates will be subject to BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check and may need UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control depending on the role. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration. Successful candidates must be eligible for levy funding. Airbus apprenticeship roles do not meet minimum requirements for visa sponsorship of migrant workers. Offers conditional on predicted grades being achieved before apprenticeship start date.

About Airbus Defence and Space Limited

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth designs, builds and tests advanced satellites that monitor climate change, provide global connectivity, and support communications. The facility produces satellite payloads and supports maritime satellite terminals. Airbus is a leading space company in UK and Europe, working on projects that connect people globally from sea to sky.
Website
www.airbus.com
Contact email
apprentices@airbus.com