GE Aerospace Contracts Management - 12 Month Placement, Cheltenham

# Job Description Summary
We have an exciting opportunity within our GE Aerospace Power Business Contract Managements team, you'll gain invaluable skills and experience in covering aspects of Business studies, legal fundamentals and contract management.

Job Description

About GE Aerospace

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military   aircraft .   You’ll   be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives.  Most importantly,   you’ll   share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

Roles and Responsibilities

In the 12-month   Contracts Manager   Placement , you'll gain invaluable skills and experience in covering all aspects of contract management including risk review, contract drafting and negotiation, protecting our intellectual property, corporate governance and board meetings, assisting on commercial real estate matters and working with our Compliance function. You could be assisting with drafting and negotiating the contractual agreements for the sale of our products and purchases from our suppliers, whilst also gaining experience in M&A transactions, GE Aerospace’s Compliance program, international trade controls, research tasks and monitoring changes in applicable laws (and its impact on the business).

The   UK Contracts Team   is made up of contract specialists based at   Cheltenham,   but who also support other Systems businesses in the UK. During the placement, you will gain valuable insight into the running of a busy Contracts department and have responsibility for many projects   including exciting fast jet, civil   airliner   and military helicopters . You will work closely with other members of the Contracts organisation locally, and as part of a wider UK and global Contracts team, whilst also working closely with the GE Aerospace Legal team.   You may also get the opportunity to undertake business travel in the UK and   possibly overseas .

You will be guided by structured goals and   objectives   and will have responsibility to deliver on inspiring projects supported by your People Leader and team around you. We will guide you throughout the year to ensure you make the best of your GE Aerospace experience. Your People Leader will offer coaching and mentoring, and you will be provided with the opportunity to connect with other placement students across the UK.

This opportunity is offered in our   Cheltenham   site.

With over 1,700 employees,  GE Aerospace based in Cheltenham  is one of the largest sites outside the USA and a major contributor to the local economy.

Our heritage  dates back to  1940 yet our technology is  cutting-edge . Located in the heart of Gloucestershire, the Power Distribution & Controls (PD&C) site focuses on the design, development and manufacture of  state-of-the-art   aircraft  power distribution and avionics   systems for the global aviation industry. Our customers include all major aerospace manufacturers - covering commercial, business jet and military applications. The scale and complexity of engineering projects offer our employees unique opportunities to work on major international projects, developing critical  aircraft  systems that will be relied on by many people for decades to come.

At GE Aerospace we strive to be an employer of choice by offering internships, apprenticeships,  mentoring  and staff development programmes that create a workplace where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential.

Innovation, a commitment to engineering excellence and leadership development places GE Aerospace based in Cheltenham as a pioneering force in building the future of flight.

If you are passionate about   Business and have an interest in   L aw and   C ontract   M anagement,   we would like to hear from you.

Qualifications/Requirements

- Currently studying a   Business or Law Related Degree   B achelor’s   or integrated   M aster’s   degree

- On course   to   achiev e   a 2:1 degree   or above

- To be in your penultimate year of study and returning to education post placement

Desired Characteristics

- Able to roll up your sleeves and get involved in projects

- Organised & able to work towards deadlines

- Inspired and curious to learn

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Able to take ownership for projects

- Analytical and problem-solving skills

- Proficient in Microsoft Office

- Able to work as part of a team

A placement at GE Aerospace is an opportunity to learn while doing. At GE Aerospace,   you’ll   work with business leaders in an atmosphere that will develop you, while doing work that makes an immediate impact.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called   FlexChoice , gives you freedom, choice, and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE, we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs.

- Non-contributory Pension

- Life Assurance

- Group income protection

- Private medical cover

- Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible   option   to buy or sell

Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, you will   be required   to   submit   an initial CV application. After this, the stages could include a video interview,   testing   and MS Teams online interview. Our recruitment team will be in touch with you at every stage to keep you updated and understand what is next in the process .

If you require any adjustments to the process to enable you to be at your best, please email the team via   [email protected] .

Please note our applications will close   on   Saturday   31st October   b ut may close earlier dependant on application volumes. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please only   submit   one application. If you   submit   multiple applications, we will progress the most suitable one. If in future you are   deemed   to be suitable for other opportunities, we will automatically consider you for these too.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is   required   and must be   maintained   for this role. Please note that   in the event that   BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details   regarding   the requirements for BPSS clearance:   BPSS .

UK Security Clearance

UK Security Clearance (SC) may be   required   and   maintained   for some of our placement roles. Due to the nature of work, some of these roles are restricted to candidates who are a British National, or a dual National where one of the dual nationalities is British subject to any restrictions. Candidates who do not meet the   minimum   requirements for UK Security Clearance will therefore not be eligible for some of our roles on grounds of national security. If UK Security Clearance is not obtained for some roles, any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post.

Further, sponsorship is not available for our Early Careers opportunities. Our placement roles are pipeline for our graduate roles so you would need the permanent right to work to be eligible. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace   industry forward.