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Airbus

Human Resources Placement (12 months)

Portsmouth
Hybrid
£24,500 / year
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Embark on a 12-month Human Resources Placement with Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Portsmouth. This internship offers a salary of £24,500 with hybrid working options, flexible working hours, and half day Fridays. The role is open to undergraduates studying HR or related subjects who want hands-on experience across various HR functions.

Requirements

  • Currently studying towards a degree in Human Resources, Business or related subjects
  • Must be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement
  • Application must include a CV and a Cover Letter
  • Ability to speak and liaise with people at different levels and complete note-taking with accuracy
  • Subject to BPSS check and potentially UK SC-level Security Clearance

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Communication: Liaise with people at different levels to support HR Business Partners, inductions, and site meetings.
  • Administration & Compliance: Handle contracts, promotions, right to work checks, and accurate note-taking for disciplinaries and grievances.
  • Project & Data Management: Run reports and get involved in various HR projects.
  • Early Careers: Support early career assessment, recruitment, and development.
  • Potential transition routes: People from administrative or customer-facing student roles may bring transferable communication and organizational skills, alongside meeting the requirement of studying towards a relevant degree.

Job description

Job Description:

Start date: 19 July 2027

Location: Portsmouth

Duration: 12 months

Applications close on 06 November 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 .

Benefits:

Salary: £24,500

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

*subject to completing full hours prior to this

About us:

The Human Resources (HR) team is responsible for ensuring compliance with policy and legislation, employee relations, reward, managing headcount, skills and competencies, early career intakes and development.

Within Portsmouth we support the business that develop, analyse and build satellites as well as the teams that ensure secure communications globally. We have HR support across the UK as well as globally and you will be part of this professional team.

What you will be doing:

You will be a key part of the HR team and have the unique opportunity to get involved in and spend time with each of the HR departments. Key duties will include:

  • Supporting HRBPs in their business areas;
  • Supporting any disciplinaries and grievances;
  • Supporting inductions;
  • Check right to work eligibility;
  • Helping with contracts and promotions;
  • Running reports;
  • Getting involved in HR projects;
  • Setting up site meetings;
  • Getting involved in Early Career assessment, recruitment and development.

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:

  • Currently studying towards a degree in Human Resources, Business or related subjects;
  • Be happy to speak and liaise with people at different levels;
  • Able to complete note-taking with accuracy;
  • Have an interest in HR.

This Job Request will be allocated to the projected Joint-Venture scope towards a leading European player in space.

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.

Contact

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.

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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.

Company:
AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:
Internship
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Experience Level:
Student

Job Family:
Support to Management

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
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.

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