Key Takeaways
- 12-month undergraduate placement in Communications within Airbus Defence and Space.
- Earn £24,500 per year, working 37 hours per week with hybrid options and half-day Fridays.
- Gain experience in event organisation, social media content creation, and strategic campaign support.
- Applications close on 25 October 2026.
- Must be an undergraduate studying a relevant degree (Communications, Media, Politics, Content Marketing).
About the Role
This 12-month placement offers a full-time opportunity within Airbus Defence and Space.
About the Team
The role sits within the UK Managing Director (MD) and Country Head team, supporting the UK leadership team in business operations and strategic alignment.
What You Will Be Doing
As part of the MD's private office, reporting to the Chief of Staff, your responsibilities will include:
- Organising UK Leadership Roadshows: This involves room booking, drafting invitations, creating presentations, and organising pre-brief sessions.
- MD Office Support: Preparing meeting papers and collating UK inputs for the MD’s weekly and monthly reports.
- Social Media Content Creation: Drafting proposals for LinkedIn content, planning strategic engagement, and collaborating with media services teams.
- Event Support: Providing organisational support for key UK marketing and KAM events.
- Strategic Campaign Support: Assisting Politics Pillar teams with the co-ordination of the UK Strategic Campaign Grid.
Key Relationships
You will work closely with the communications and marketing functions to ensure all activities align with the overall company positioning.
Requirements
- You must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.
- Your degree should be related to Communications, Media, International Politics, or Content Marketing.
- Proficiency in G Suite.
- Ability to write content for web, social media, and media releases.
- Strong presentation and communication skills to engage with diverse audiences.
Benefits
- Salary: £24,500 per year
- Hours: 37 hours per week with flexible working hours.
- Working Options: Hybrid working options are available depending on the specific role.
- Fridays: Half day Fridays (subject to completing full hours).
- Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Security Clearance
You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. Depending on the role, you may also need to obtain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control.
How to Apply
Applications close on 25 October 2026.
Your application must include a CV and a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.
Important Information
- Start date: 19 July 2027
- Duration: 12 months
- Locations: Newport and London
- This job is for undergraduates only.
- Please inform your graduation date on your application.
- This job posting is for a projected Joint-Venture scope towards a leading European player in space.