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Your role

What you will be doing:

The tasks will be varied and require you to use different skills (research, analytical, project management, communication, etc.) to complete them successfully. Some of the typical activities you will be involved with are outlined below.

Political Relations:

• Providing support for the Public Affairs team in the UK, including the Senior Vice President Head of Public Affairs, Commercial Aircraft, Defence and Space, and Helicopters, as well as other members of the wider senior Airbus in the UK management team in terms of executive briefings
• Where necessary, attend policy and committee hearings in Parliament and, on occasion, attend events in Parliament and the Welsh Parliament
• Provide coordination support for stakeholder mapping and management
• Assist with VIP visits to Airbus sites, event planning, and implementation of Public Affairs events
• Production of weekly political updates for senior management

Public Policy Research:

• Prepare Public Affairs reports
• Providing a tracking and monitoring service of key public policy developments that may affect the company eg general Government policy, defense and innovation policy, manufacturing, skills and training, legislation, and exports
• Analyzing policy developments and preparing briefings for internal and external company use
• Preparing presentations on public policy issues

About you

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, Government Relations, Public Policy, History, or equivalent
• Interest in current affairs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent use of english and numeracy
• Collaborates well within a team
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Well organized

Compensation & benefits

Airbus offers a range of generous remuneration and benefit schemes tailored for all its employees around the world. This includes:

• Salary of £21,900
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Half day Fridays
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Health and wellness programmes
• Employee development and training opportunities
• And many more depending on where you are located

Training & development

Airbus believes that learning happens with hands-on experience and guidance from the industry’s best. That’s why the team has built a series of programmes for students leaving school, taking time out to gain some industry experience, or graduating from university.

Career progression

The placements give you crucial industry experience whilst allowing you to put your theoretical knowledge into practice. By making the most of the skills and experience you gain, you can improve your chances of landing your ideal job in the global graduate programme.

How to apply

This position is available in multiple locations.

Application process:

• Easy online application
• Make sure you fulfill all requirements
• Go through assessment sessions

The placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore candidates must 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.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• airbus.com/en/careers
• airbus.com/en/careers/students-and-graduates/interns/uk-industry-placement
• airbus.com/en/careers/students-and-graduates
• airbus.com/en/careers/students-and-graduates/interns
• youtube.com/@airbus