Placement
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12.5-month placement in Ethics & Compliance at Airbus in Filton, Bristol.
- Gain experience in legal research, compliance promotion, and investigation support.
- Receive a salary of £24,246 per year, with flexible and hybrid working options.
- Applications close on 25 October 2026.
- Must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.
About the Role
This is a 12.5-month placement within the Commercial Aircraft Ethics & Compliance (LMO) department at Airbus.
What You Will Be Doing
You will provide critical support to the UK E&C Manager and the broader Commercial Aircraft Ethics & Compliance team for operations in the UK, France, Germany, and Spain. You may also support the UK Legal team.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Researching and analysing legal, regulatory, and enforcement developments in the UK concerning anti-corruption, anti-bribery, fraud, and other legal and compliance topics.
- Assisting the UK E&C Manager in promoting a strong Ethics & Compliance / Speak Up culture, which may involve conducting investigations, providing training and awareness, and preparing updates and reports for senior management and key local stakeholders.
- Supporting the UK E&C Manager in developing and implementing an engagement and communications strategy for ethics and compliance.
- Travelling periodically within the UK and to the Commercial Aircraft headquarters in Toulouse, France, as needed.
- Contributing to wider activities related to the deployment of the Commercial Aircraft E&C programme.
Requirements
- You must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.
- A degree or course of study in business law, finance, business administration, or a related field with a specialisation in ethics & compliance.
- Ability to work effectively within a diverse and international team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
- A flexible, strategic, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset.
Benefits
- Salary: £24,246 per year
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Working Hours: Flexible working hours, with hybrid working options available depending on the role.
- Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Other: Half day Fridays!
Important Information
- Start Date: 16 August 2027
- Location: Filton, Bristol
- Duration: 12.5 months
- 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.
- Application Deadline: 25 October 2026
Please include a CV and a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.