Data Strategy & Transformation - Undergraduate Placement 2026

MBDA S.A.S.; England; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in the UK is offering a 1-year undergraduate placement in their Transformation and Improvement team. This role will allow you to tackle data-related challenges and contribute to the implementation of data practices. The position is hybrid, involving 2 days on-site work per week. Ideal candidates are those pursuing a degree in relevant fields and have a passion for data governance. Salary is £23,495 with additional benefits including a company bonus and pension contributions.

Benefits

Company bonus based on performance

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunity

25 days annual leave plus extra purchase option

Flexi leave up to 15 days

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Business Computing, Information Technology, or related fields.
• Ability to analyze business challenges and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of data practices throughout the business.
• Contribute to the delivery of the international data strategy.
• Work on a variety of data-related tasks and activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Business Computing, IT, or related field

Job description

Overview

Launch your career in an International environment with MBDA's Transformation and Improvement team. During your 1-year undergraduate placement, you'll work with experts to tackle real data challenges and shape the future of international data governance.

As the newest member of our dynamic Transformation and Improvement team at MBDA, you'll embark on an exhilarating journey shaping the future of international data practices. This is your chance to dive headfirst into a diverse array of data-related tasks, work collaboratively with a skilled global data team, and play a pivotal role in building and enhancing data governance and management frameworks.

You will gain unparalleled exposure to our business's functional areas, refine your change management skills, and help drive our international data strategy forward. If you're ready to make a significant impact from day one, this is the role for you.

What we can offer you

• 1 year placement starting September 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies
• Company bonus based on company performance and will vary year to year
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

Responsibilities

In this role you'll work closely with the international Data Strategy & Data Transformation team helping support the implementation of data practices throughout the business & help to develop good governance and management of data and data projects within MBDA.

As an Undergraduate, you'll experience 1 year of exciting tasks; these will provide you with a group understanding of data within the international environment, assist your learning of the business functional areas and develop key change management skills to contribute to the delivery of the international data strategy.

This role is ideal for those looking to work on a wide variety of data related tasks and activities on a daily basis! With support and mentorship from a skilled and experienced data team, we will provide practical training to develop your skills in:

• Understanding data strategy and business application of data practices & projects
• Presenting and communicating in different forums
• Helping you build and maintain relationships within the business & with our external partners
• Analysing business challenges and positively influencing business decisions

Qualifications

Working towards a degree in Business Computing, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics or Business & Management Studies.

We are proud of our employee‑led networks, with examples including: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more.

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.

Additional Information

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.

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Salary: £23,495

Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 2 days per week on‑site due to workload classification.