Job Description A unique opportunity has arisen for a Sandwich Degree Student to join our Communications team on a 12 Month Marketing & Communications Placement from June 2025. This role is based from our site in Ampthill, Bedfordshire and benefits from our 4xFlex working pattern offering a 4 day working week Mon – Thu, hybrid and flexible working (typically 2-3 days a week onsite) You will be joining a team charged with supporting the business with all internal and external marketing & communications, you'll provide support to the team in conducting communications, Public Relations activities and community engagement programmes to improve the company’s relations with our customers, public, industry, shareholders and employees. During the 12 month period you will work with many stakeholders both inside and outside of the company and be exposed to a wide range of activities, including; internal communications, shows and events, education outreach activities, marketing communications including promotional giveaways and graphic design. Duties/Responsibilities: Assist with the development of communications plans. Provide exhibition support, both creative and organisational. Plan, prepare and disseminate information internally and externally. Participate in education outreach and fundraising activities. The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance. More details can be found here At Lockheed Martin UK, our Early Careers roles provide a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology and innovation while advancing your own career. As a proud Gold Member of The 5% Club, an exclusive group of UK employers dedicated to investing in apprentices and graduates and named in The JobCrowd’s top companies for graduates and apprentices in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Management, we’re renowned for our commitment to developing emerging talent. Whether your passion lies in engineering, cyber security, project management, or business operations, you’ll be working on groundbreaking projects that have a real-world impact. Supported by mentorship from industry experts, continuous development programmes, and a clear path for growth, you’ll be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible, helping to create a safer, more connected world. Discover more at Lockheed Martin UK Early Careers Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value. We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruitment.lmukglobal.lmco.com or call 023 92 458 000. Sandwich degree student currently studying for a Marketing or related business degree Motivation and a desire to contribute to a dynamic business Strong written and verbal communication skills Creative and enthusiastic with energy and commitment Ability to work independently as well as a team The ability to prioritise and multi-task where required Background in public relations, marketing or business studies Passion for the aerospace, space and defence industry Proficiency in Microsoft Office software Business Environment Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements. What we offer you At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more. We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement. We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below: Private Medical Insurance Competitive Pension Dental Critical Illness Life Assurance Travel Insurance Employee discounts for top high street shops Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes Reimbursement for a professional membership Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave