Job Details Data Strategy & Transformation - Undergraduate Placement 2026 R29993

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

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is offering a 1-year undergraduate placement starting September 2026. This role focuses on data practices and governance, providing hands-on experience and mentorship. You will support data projects, develop change management skills, and learn about the business's global data strategy. A degree in relevant fields is required for applicants. The role includes benefits such as annual leave, a company bonus, and various learning opportunities.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

25 days annual leave with options to purchase more

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Access to various learning platforms and financial support for further study

Qualifications

• Currently studying relevant fields with strong analytical capabilities.
• Ability to learn and apply new data management skills.
• Excellent communication skills to interact across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of data practices and governance.
• Contribute to the management of data projects within MBDA.
• Analyze business challenges to influence decisions.
• Utilize learning platforms to develop data skills.

Skills

Teamwork

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Overview

The MBDA Transformation and Improvement team is offering a 1-year undergraduate placement starting September 2026. You will work with the international Data Strategy & Data Transformation team to support the implementation of data practices, contribute to governance and management of data and data projects, and gain practical experience across the business in an international environment.

This role provides hands-on experience across a variety of data-related tasks, with mentorship from a skilled team. You will develop change management skills and contribute to the delivery of the international data strategy, while learning about the business functional areas and data governance.

This is an opportunity for those looking to apply university learning to real-world projects and technologies, with exposure to global data challenges and collaboration with external partners where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of data practices and governance across the business’s international environment.
• Learn and contribute to the management of data projects within MBDA.
• Develop understanding of data strategy and the business applications of data projects.
• Support the team in presenting and communicating in different forums.
• Help build and maintain relationships within the business and with external partners.
• Analyse business challenges and positively influence business decisions.
• Utilise learning platforms and participate in available training to develop data skills and management capabilities.

Qualifications

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

Benefits and Learning Support

• 1 year placement starting September 2026.
• Company bonus: based on company performance and will vary year to year.
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution 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: site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking, and more.
• Learning opportunities: access to online platforms (Percipio, YouLearn, Career Builder, Video Gateway) and MBDA Learning Gateway with formal course catalogue; potential up to £150 annual financial support for further study in your own time; management training for those interested in leading a team.

Additional Information

• Salary: £23,495 (Dynamic).
• Working pattern: Hybrid—2 days per week on-site due to workload classification.
• Security clearance: British Citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship. BPSS checks will be conducted after offer stage.