Digital Product Management Degree Apprenticeship

Airbus Defence and Space; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 20,700 - 25,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £23,000

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Success share

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking Digital Product Management Degree Apprentices to develop essential skills over a 4-year program. This apprenticeship focuses on training future Digital Product Managers responsible for ensuring the digital tools used by engineers are effective and secure. Candidates should possess strong communications skills, be collaborative, and have the necessary academic qualifications. A competitive salary and flexible benefits are offered, alongside significant personal development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 96 UCAS points from A Levels or equivalent.
• GCSE C/4 in Maths and English Language required.
• Submit CV and Cover Letter showcasing passion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare to be a Digital Product Manager.
• Develop new products and services with the latest technologies.
• Ensure digital tools meet engineers' needs.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Self-awareness

Education

96 UCAS points from 3 A levels at C or above

GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English Language

Job description

Digital Product Management Degree Apprenticeship

Start date: September 2026

Location: Airbus Defence & Space Stevenage

Duration: 4 years

University: Cranfield University / MK: U

Degree: Digital and Technology Solutions Apprenticeship (IT Consultant)

Application: There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for. You can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

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.

Benefits:

• Salary: £23,000
• 37 hours per week – Half day Fridays!
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Success share
• Plus many more flexible benefits!
• Subject to completing full hours prior to this

About us:

Every year we look for prospective university undergraduates from around the world to join Airbus. We need people with the aspiration, enthusiasm and the talent to help us move forward and to change the world and deliver our vision to pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

When you begin your career with us, we accelerate your development through our Degree Apprenticeship scheme. You are part of a 4-year programme where you develop your professional skills, build your networks, locally and internationally, and gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus in parallel to your studies to secure your university degree. You are part of a global community, so you will have the opportunity to meet your peers, hear from our leaders and learn from the best.

We are hiring young people who will develop the skills we need to fill the critical roles for our future.

By the end of the programme, our aim is that you are ready to progress, having already demonstrated your value. You will have developed your skills in an area that is strategically important for Airbus, you will know about the Airbus business, the opportunities, challenges and needs, and you will have learned more about yourself, and what makes you great.

Above all you will have the opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is literally reshaping how we live in our world.

What you will be doing:

You will be on a development pathway to prepare you to be a Digital Product Manager. This role is key to ensuring that the digital tools our engineers need to design and deliver Airbus products are always the best fit for their needs, are reliable, secure and perform well in collaboration with the whole Information Management environment. You will have the chance to see the whole lifecycle: developing new products and services with the latest technologies, operating them to meet the business needs and decommissioning as technology moves on.

Some of the important aspects of this role are:

• Working with a multi-skilled team of business and IM engineers
• Being responsible for Continuous Release Management
• Collaboration with the end users to be sure solutions are the best they can be
• Collaboration with the rest of the Information Management team to be certain the service runs smoothly, safely and securely to fit the business expectation
• Go-to-market of the products and services including helping users get the best from the IT products
• Knowing and applying the Information Management standards for product delivery (ITIL and CMMI)
• Developing your understanding of Information Management project methodologies that ensure new and upgraded applications and services can be continuously delivered to the business in order to enable exciting new possibilities

Requirements:

In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:

• 96 UCAS points made up of 3 A levels at C or above or equivalent subject to validation

AND

• GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English Language

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Strong verbal and written communication in our business language (English)
• A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation
• The ability to be self-aware and a wish to be in the driving seat of your development
• Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved
• Submit a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability for this apprenticeship

BOOST YOUR APPLICATION:

• Why Airbus and this apprenticeship? What is it about Airbus that makes you excited to start a career with us? What is it about our company, our values, or the future of aerospace that excites you? We want to hear about what motivates you to pursue this unique path and how you see yourself growing with us.
• What skills and experience do you bring? Think about projects, hobbies, or academic subjects that have given you practical experience. This could include personal projects, academic work and extracurricular activities.

Important Information:

• GRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).
• RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: Candidates must have current legal autorisation to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the programme. For more information, please check the Government Website.
• LEVY FUNDING: Successful candidates must be eligible for the levy funding. Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.
• AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus Use of AI Guidance.

Contact: If you need adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email [e-mail]. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.