Human Resources Reward and Recognition Placement (12.5 months)

Business, Project Management.

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.

The world is a beautiful place
At Airbus, we strongly believe a successful business is a responsible 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.

Please ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered.

This role will involve working in areas which require stakeholder, brand and reputation management and involvement with internal and external audiences.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • 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.

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

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.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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Job ID Number: JR10430422
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  • Deadline
    October 25th, 2026
  • Starting
    August 2027
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    £24,246 + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    12.5 months
  • Location
    Filton (Bristol) (Hybrid)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Business
  • Information Technology
  • Project Management
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