Data Strategy & Transformation - Undergraduate Placement 2026

• 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...

The opportunity

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

The Data Strategy & Data Transformation team sits within our Transformation and Improvement team within MBDA. This is made up of a number of major projects helping assist our international business achieve both operational excellence, as well as preparing for the future.

Working towards a degree in Business Computing, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics or Business & Management Studies., Applying all our energy and focus to every task, recognising our role in providing mission critical capabilities

• Stevenage (SG1), SG1 2DA
• Permanent
• Published: 1 day ago

Data Strategy & Transformation - Undergraduate Placement 2026MBDA Data Strategy & Transformation - Undergraduate Placement 2026

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.

Salary: £23,495

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

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team., At MBDA we value the contributions that our employees make every day towards our purpose. That's why we have lots of benefits in place to ensure that working at MBDA is rewarding in every sense.

We are always working to improve our offering, and rewards may differ depending on your role, so please make sure to ask our recruiters for more info when applying.

Annual Bonus

25 Days Annual Leave (plus holiday purchase)

Dynamic Working

Enhanced Parental Leave

Pension Scheme

Extracurricular Learning Budget

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Financial Advice

Share Incentive Plan

Subsidised Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts and Vouchers

Health and Dental Insurance

Costco Membership

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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: 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., A world leader in missiles and missile systems. Our multi-national organisation is made up of around 13,000 employees working across the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain and the US, and is the first truly integrated European defence company. As the European champion in our sector, our vision is to continue to grow our presence as a global player. Our mission is to achieve this by establishing ourselves as an industry leader; promoting co-operation and delivering technical and operational excellence to our customer. Through our combined expertise, we design and deliver innovative missiles and missile systems that help protect our future. We feel proud of the role we play in supporting the armed forces who protect our nations. We partner with our governments to work together towards a common goal defending our freedom., Stevenage: Our UK head office is located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. With Stevenage train station just a few minutes walk away, and our site just a few minutes drive from the A1(M), our people come to work from towns in every direction.MBDA Stevenage has a campus-like community feel to it, with all the facilities you need on site including ample parking, a coffee shop, and a large cafeteria serving nutritious, seasonal meals every day. We also have an on-site (subsidised) gym, and a range of sports and social clubs to join. Bolton: Bolton is home to our state-of-the-art manufacturing site. Here you will find skilled Fitters, Engineers, Procurement specialists and many more dedicated teams helping us deliver our products in time and to the highest standards. Located just a short drive from Bolton, Wigan, Horwich and Chorley, the site is an easy commute for many, and has a subsidised restaurant on site, using fresh, seasonal ingredients to produce nutritional and delicious dishes., "At MBDA you always have to bear in mind that we are all a part of a very important process that defends our freedoms." - Balpreet, Supportability Engineer, Customer Support and Services. We share a unique responsibility that brings purpose to everything we do. We feel proud of the role we play in supporting the armed forces who protect our nations. We partner with our governments to work together towards a common goal defending our freedom. We believe in our values, code of ethics and have conviction in what we do. It's with a shared sense of purpose that we trust, value and respect the contribution that all of our colleagues bring every day.