Commercial Graduate- Rotational Graduate Programme 2025

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Job ID:

00000438199

Date Posted:

2024-09-09

Location:

GBR - Bristol, UK, GBR - Gosport, UK

Job Description Qualifications:

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

Starting in 2025, the two-year scheme will see the successful applicants undertake four six-month placements across a number of key disciplines, in different UK locations.

The scheme will provide the successful graduate a chance to cover a diverse range of areas, fundamental to understanding successful Commercial roles within Boeing. We put an emphasis on learning in the workplace with live projects, working across multiple teams and location, supported by theoretical learning and support from colleagues and the Early Careers team.  

The successful candidate will perform a number of roles during their time on the scheme interacting with all areas of the Commercial functions of the company.

Commercial placement rotations will be across the following teams within the Commercial Function:

Fixed Wing/ Commercial Derivative Aircraft (P8, E7 and C-17)Vertical Lift (Apache & Chinook Helicopters)Digital and Future Programmes (D&FP) (Logistic & Information Services and Collective Training)Policy

Placements in Fixed Wing, Vertical Lift and D&FP will provide the opportunity to work as part of delivery teams under contract and as part of proposal teams for future opportunities .

Tasks in a placement as part of the delivery team will typically include:

Lead/support proposal development and negotiation for contract change proposalsAttending routine and ad-hoc meetings with external customer and internal programme stakeholders to address contract deliverables, manage progress of activities, resolve issues as they ariseExcellent record-keeping and commercial administration of all aspects of contractsLearn the various approaches to problem-solving under contract, from evaluating and stating contractual positions to creating innovative commercial solutionsBuild excellent customer relationships, act as a key point of contact and develop good business judgment to protect the business, support customer needs and deliver value for money solutionsReview, interpretation, negotiation and application of contractual terms in relation to programme activitiesUnderstand the delivery environment and financial performance of the contract to proactively identify risks, opportunities, improvement initiatives and work with stakeholders to leverage best outcomes

A placement participating in a proposal team will give you exposure to the pre-signature world of Commercial, providing insight into the development of prospect opportunities working with Business Development & Strategy and working as part of a team on an active bid campaign. Tasks in this placement will likely include:

Attending business growth meetings and engaging in new business data to support qualification and strategic shaping of new business prospectsParticipation in development of commercial strategies to optimise approach to a new opportunity in relation to business strategy and objectivesCommercial preparation, review and presentation of accountable topics and tasks to inform governance and business decision-making through all phases of new business opportunitiesDevelop and support commercial deliverables for a bid campaign, including terms and conditions review, liaison with stakeholders, identification of risks, development of estimates and pricing, review of non-commercial documents, management reporting and governance preparation.Support to customer engagement and negotiations, producing briefing materials.

A placement in the Policy Team will provide the opportunity to learn how the Commercial Function supports the wider business away from particular programme matters, including priorities and initiatives relating to legislation and regulations that require commercial participation / influence and improving the overall operations of the function. Tasks in this placement will likely include:

Progress management of the scope of the team, providing reports and status updates on a wide range of topicsDirect participation and support to engagement in forums with other teams in the business where commercial is leading or supporting an initiative, requiring background research and development of analysis / solutions / artefacts to meet outcomes and objectivesProviding communications and guidance information to Commercial Functions and other teams regards policy, process, information updatesEngagement with commercial teams and facilitation / development of commercial improvement practices, processes, artefacts.

 

Within our Graduate scheme you will also have the opportunity to;

Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while finding solutions to real world problemsExperience our products and systems up closeDirect interaction with our company leadersBuild a lasting professional networkGain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader in BoeingExperience multiple Boeing locations around the UKWork towards attaining professional qualificationExplore a function outside of CommercialPursue an Industry recognised qualifications with organisations such as World Contracting and Commerce (formerly IACCM) 

Essential Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Right to work in UK - We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Studying a degree course or have graduated a degree course within last 2 years

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Qualified to degree level in Business, Law, Finance or similar. No Minimum degree grade or GPA score requiredConfidence or willingness to present and host meetingsStrong problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders of all levelsTo have forward thinking mind-set and self-motivatedEffective communication skillsAttention to detail and high focus on quality outputsTo be inclusive and enthusiastic

At Boeing, diversity, equity, and inclusion are enduring company values. We strive to live these values every day not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because our success depends on it. The company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion means providing a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful and equitable, with opportunities for personal and professional development.

PLEASE NOTE:

The successful candidate will be expected to undergo an Intrusive Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status

Find your future with us.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

No relocation available

Export Control Requirement:

Not an export control position

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 1

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

UANXI1 (U33)