Placement
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12.5-month placement at Airbus in Filton, Bristol, starting 16 August 2027.
- Gain experience in Inclusion & Diversity and Employment Marketing, supporting projects, campaigns, and employer branding initiatives.
- Receive a salary of £24,246 per year, with 35-hour weeks, flexible and hybrid working options, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Applications close on 25 October 2026.
- This role is for undergraduates studying a relevant degree.
About the Role
This is a 12.5-month placement role at Airbus, based in Filton, Bristol, starting on 16 August 2027.
What You Will Be Doing
You will split your time between the Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) and Employment Marketing teams.
Inclusion & Diversity Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the delivery of inclusion projects aimed at increasing the number, spread, seniority, and engagement of under-represented groups.
- Help develop employee engagement programmes that enable cross-division engagement and sponsorship.
- Engage with the executive team on awareness and governance topics.
- Support diversity campaigns such as IDAHOBIT, International Women's Day, and Disability Weeks.
- Interact with external corporate partners and support Airbus's involvement in external programmes and charters (e.g., UN Sustainable Development Goals, Women in Defence, Disability Confident scheme).
Employment Marketing Responsibilities:
- Organising and Attending Career Fairs:
- Plan, coordinate, and execute university career fairs and related events (online and offline).
- Assist with logistical arrangements, including booth setup, collateral preparation, and managing registrations.
- Engage with prospective candidates, providing information about Airbus.
- Collect and analyse feedback and data from career fairs to improve recruitment strategies.
- Recruitment Advertising Campaigns:
- Support the development and implementation of recruitment advertising campaigns across digital and out-of-home media.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to create campaign materials.
- Assist in monitoring campaign performance and provide insights for optimisation.
- Contribute creative ideas to enhance employer branding and attract diverse talent.
- Employer Branding and Talent Attraction:
- Assist in executing employer branding strategies to enhance Airbus's reputation.
- Contribute to content creation for employment marketing channels (social media, careers website).
- Support the coordination of employer branding events.
- Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, and best practices in employment marketing.
During the placement, you will develop project management, stakeholder engagement, communication, and facilitation skills.
Requirements
- You must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.
- Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter.
- You should be studying for a relevant degree (e.g., Marketing, Business, Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, Public Affairs, Communications, or Politics).
- Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse audiences.
- Creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box.
- Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms (e.g., TikTok) is desirable.
Security Clearance
You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control may also be required.
Benefits
- Salary: £24,246 per year
- 35 hours per week
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options available
- Half day Fridays
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
