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.
Benefits
- 35 hours per week
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options available depending on the role
- Half day Fridays
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
About us
The Social Policy and Industrial Relations (SPIR) Team is part of the UK Commercial Aircraft Human Resources function with the primary roles of:
- Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and external social policy
- Informing Company policy and processes to ensure effective employee engagement and relations
- Providing advice and solutions on industrial/employee relations topics
As part of this, engaging with stakeholders across the Company, including the Trade Union, is a key part of our activity within a dynamic environment - no day is the same!
Additionally, the Employment Rights Act makes this an exciting time to join our team, offering you a unique opportunity to help us embed these critical legal changes.
What will you be doing?
- Develop an understanding of Social Policy and Industrial Relations in a transnational company
- Gain knowledge of Employment Law and see first hand how it drives business operations day to day
- Be involved in various projects and topics across the employment law and industrial/employee relations spectrum, giving lots of opportunity and experience in this field of HR
- Contribute to the research, drafting, and review of company-wide HR policies and guidance, gaining exposure to complex sensitive topics
Your typical day may consist of:
- Providing support in grievance and disciplinary and other HR procedures
- Developing and writing social/employment policies, including identifying the impacts on different stakeholders
- Researching, analysing trends and benchmarking of employment policy and law
- Taking ownership of projects
- Gaining stakeholder management skills working closely with HR Business Partners, Trade Union representatives, and senior management
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.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Ideally studying towards a Law, Business, or HR-related degree, with an interest in Employment Law and Industrial Relations
- The ability to listen, understand and communicate information
- Proficiency in basic IT software, such as Google suite and/or Microsoft Office suite
- Exhibits a positive and proactive attitude to approach challenges and tasks within a team
- Interest in finding creative solutions to complex problems
- Experience in research and benchmarking to support decision making
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research, analyse legislative updates, and support decision-making
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.
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.
