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Graduate - Business Management
**Vacancy details**
**General information**
**Entity**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.
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**Position description**
**Domain**
Production
**Job field / Job profile**
Industrial engineering - Special processes engineering
**Job title**
Graduate - Business Management
**Employment type**
Graduate Program
**Professional category**
Student
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
Business Operations Graduate
Location: Wolverhampton (with opportunities to travel)
Contract: 3-year graduate programme
Start Date: September 2026
What does the role look like?
Our Business Operations Graduate Programme is designed to develop the next generation of business leaders at Safran. Over three years, you'll gain hands-on experience across key business functions and learn how to drive performance, optimise processes, and support the delivery of world-class aerospace products.
Based in Wolverhampton, you'll rotate through a range of core areas such as Operations & Programme Management, Quality, Value Stream Management, Business Strategy, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial. Each rotation will provide exposure to real business challenges, helping you build commercial insight and develop a broad understanding of how different functions connect to achieve strategic goals.
You'll be supported by mentors, training, and professional development opportunities throughout the programme - helping you gain the skills, confidence, and leadership experience to build a successful career in business operations.
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What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?
- Supporting operational and programme management teams to deliver business objectives.
- Analysing data and producing reports to inform decision-making across key business areas.
- Contributing to improvement projects that enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, and finance.
- Assisting in strategic and commercial planning, budgeting, and performance tracking.
- Gaining experience in stakeholder management, business communication, and change leadership.
**But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)**
- Competitive salary (£30,000)
- Company performance bonus scheme
- Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
- Private medical insurance
- Comprehensive health cash plan
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Flexible benefits programme (holiday trading, gym discounts, enhanced parental leave)
- Structured graduate training & career development, including support towards professional accreditation
- Opportunity to participate in community and STEM projects & more!
**Candidate skills & requirements**
What will you bring to the role?
Essential skills:
- A minimum 2:1 degree (or predicted)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical thinking and the ability to interpret complex data.
- Strong organisational ability and attention to detail.
- A proactive, motivated, and professional attitude.
- Passion for aerospace and a desire to make a real impact.
Desirable skills:
- International mindset and awareness of global business operations.
- Strong business acumen and leadership potential.
- Ability to challenge existing processes and contribute new ideas.
- Experience with Excel, Power BI, or other business analysis tools.
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About us
Safran is a global leader in aerospace and defence, trusted for our expertise in fly-by-wire, hydraulic, and electro-hydraulic actuation systems. Our mission is to make aviation smarter, safer, and more sustainable.
Watch our company overview video - proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, especially from groups currently underrepresented in aerospace.
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Recruitment Process & Timeline
We believe in making our recruitment process transparent and rewarding:
1. Application - Apply online with your CV.
2. Quick Personality & Motivational Assessment (October 2025) - A 10-15 minute mobile questionnaire using a simple swipe-right/left style. You'll also receive your own personalised feedback report to use however you wish.
3. HireVue Video Interview (October-November 2025) - Record responses to three short questions (max 5 minutes each). Hiring teams will review these and select candidates for the next stage.
4. Assessment Centre - Onsite in Wolverhampton (December 2025) - Includes an interview, presentation, and group tasks. You'll also meet the hiring team and gain a deeper understanding of the role and expectations.
5. Final Decision (January 2026) - Offers will be made by this date at the latest.
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Apply now and start your career in business operations with Safran - where innovation and opportunity take flight.
Please note that potential candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks, and that project access restrictions may apply to some nationalities.
**Position location**
**Job location**
Europe, UK, England, West Midlands
**City (-ies)**
Wolverhampton