Human Resources Reward and Recognition Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus · Bristol, United Kingdom · full time · On site · September 28, 2026

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Job Description:

Start date: 16 August 2027

Location: Filton, Bristol

Duration: 12.5 months

About us:

The Airbus UK Reward team is a group of creative, dynamic individuals with a real passion for Reward and Benefits. We also manage the HR Recognition Events for employees across the Filton and Broughton sites. Activities in this area of HR are high profile and well supported by senior management within HR and the wider Business.

We believe in the power of your ideas. Here, your work is deeply rewarding, offering a massive platform for you to innovate and leave a lasting mark on how we appreciate our workforce.

As you would expect, Airbus are passionate about the environment and working towards a more sustainable approach to air travel. In this role you will be able to understand our wider plans, our progress to date and you will be able to help us research and develop what we can do in Reward to positively influence our goals.

What You Will Be Doing:

This is an exciting and fast paced role in which you will hold real responsibilities and be able to see projects through from beginning to end. You will work with colleagues from all levels of the business and liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. This will give experience to draw from in your future career.

You will be involved in the project planning and delivery of recognition events and personalised award ceremonies for Airbus employees, in addition to raising awareness of the employee benefits available by supporting various on site events. You will also proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure successful delivery.

Your impact doesn't stop there. You will contribute to transformative projects focused on pay transparency, wellbeing, and elevating the perception of total reward.

You will work in close co-operation with the team. You will also interface with a variety of line managers, HR Business Partners, External Suppliers and the internal Communications team in the delivery of recognition events and benefits roadshows. During your placement there may be other opportunities to get involved in activities delivered by the wider Human Resources function.

Requirements:

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.

*Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.*

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following essential skills:

  • Attention to detail a must
  • Proficient oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft and or GSuite
  • Collaborates well within a team with a flexible approach
  • Ability to Multi-task and work under pressure

and preferred skills:

  • Provide general support to project teams and a manner complimentary to the company;
  • Previous involvement in supporting / organising events.

Alongside the following behavioural requirements:

  • Open-minded;
  • Innovative and creative;
  • Continuous learning capabilities;
  • Enthusiastic and positive mindset;
  • Team worker;
  • Good listener;
  • Ready to face challenges and able to deal with all levels of management.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Experience Level:

Student

Employment Type:

Internship

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Benefits:

Salary: £24,246

35 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working options available depending on the role // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Applications close on 25 October 2026!

We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus https://www.airbus.com/en/careers/faqs#using-ai-in-your-application.

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Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Job Family:

HR Expertise <JF-HR-CC>

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Employer
Airbus
Location
Bristol, United Kingdom · On site
Contract
full time