Undergraduate Organisational Psychology

Job Title: Undergraduate Air Organisational Psychology

BAE Systems offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements. However, for this Industrial Placement programme, you will be required to attend your site 3-4 days per week. Note that this may be subject to change based on business needs. The specific hybrid working arrangements will be outlined by your line manager.

About BAE Systems Air
Here at BAE Systems Air, we have a long and proud heritage in the development, manufacture, upgrade, and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft. Today, we operate globally in multiple markets, supporting our customers across the entire life cycle of the air sector from design, development, and production to aircraft provision, training, support, and maintenance.

Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you can make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and rewards integrity and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

What you will be doing
Working as part of our Air Sector Transformation team, as an Undergraduate, you will help develop the future workforce for the Sector, placing humans at the heart of our Digital Transformation work.

• Work as part of a cross-functional task-force to enable people to perform at their best
• Assess the potential people and psychological impact of new digital technologies and practices
• Conduct research and analyze organizational dynamics to identify improvement opportunities
• Assist in designing, testing, and implementing Sector-wide initiatives fostering engagement, collaboration, and innovation
• Collaborate across Functions and Lines of Business, driving meaningful change
• Provide subject insights from Organizational Psychology across the team’s activities

Skills
You'll need to be on track to obtain a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology.

You must be returning to university to complete your degree after this role.

Opportunities for Growth and Development
We encourage employees to explore projects beyond their primary responsibilities, providing diverse experiences. With a wide range of products and a multinational presence, there are ample opportunities to engage in various projects and initiatives.

Community Involvement
In addition to professional development, BAE Systems values community engagement. Employees are encouraged to participate in community projects, STEM initiatives, and employee resource groups, offering valuable learning experiences outside of their regular roles.

Retention and Career Development
We recognize the importance of retaining talented individuals and offer sponsorship, career development support, and high-potential development programs. These initiatives aim to help employees plan their careers effectively and provide accelerated development opportunities for those who demonstrate aspiration, ability, and performance.

Benefits
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance program, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Inclusivity within our recruitment process
We strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for instance, dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder, etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Our environmental responsibility
As a future-focused business, we’re committed to changing the world we live in for the better. Our target is to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, innovating new ways to develop on-site renewable electricity and setting ambitious targets for water consumption and waste generation.

Export Control/Security
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organization. All applicants must achieve a minimum Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK, depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.