Business Development, Partnerships and Contracts Placement (12.5 months)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24,246

Flexible hours

Hybrid work options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Filton is offering an internship in Research & Technology Contracts & Business. Open to undergraduates, you will help with government-funded contracts, support collaboration with partners, and assist in preparing contractual documents for funding bids.

You will work with IP, Legal, Engineering and Finance teams, gaining exposure to export controls and contracting processes while developing a pro-active, team-driven mindset in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduates only; must remain an undergraduate for the whole placement.
• CV with Cover Letter outlining motivation and suitability.
• Studying towards a degree in Business, Procurement, Law, Legal, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Team player.
• Good organisational skills in terms of quality and timeliness.
• Time management skills of self and others, including ability to work under pressure/workload prioritisation.
• Awareness of the security of data and export sensitivities.
• Self-starter attitude, pro-activity and involvement.
• Negotiation level of English.
• Nice to have contracting experience with legal awareness including Intellectual Property.

Responsibilities

• Support the UK team responsible for Research & Technology Business Development and Partnerships.
• Support managers who engage in collaborative Government funded contracts, which provide public funding for Airbus Research and Technology projects, focused on specific funding bodies and for bid preparation, contract negotiation and contract fulfillment.
• Work closely with Airbus stakeholders, such as Intellectual Property, Legal, Engineering and Finance, and external partners to support administration of a range of R&T contractual agreements.
• Support production and compilation of contractual documentation for funding proposals which will require an interface with the funding agency (Department for Business and Trade, Aerospace Technology Institute & Innovate UK) for specific contracts, and collaborative partners.

Skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Time management

Data security awareness

Self-starter

English negotiation

Education

Undergraduate degree (Business/Procurement/Law/Engineering)

Job description

Start date: 16 August 2027 Location: Filton, Bristol Duration: 12.5 months 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.

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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

About us

An exciting internship for a Research & Technology (R&T) Contracts & Business role has arisen within Airbus (Filton). The team works closely with Airbus technical teams to shape collaborative projects with external partners and academia. These projects deliver the exciting novel technologies of the future. These technologies are predominantly focused for exploitation on Wing, and Fuel and Landing Systems which are components for which Airbus UK is responsible and include some of the technologies required for hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft.

What you will be doing

• Support the UK team responsible for Research & Technology Business Development and Partnerships;
• Support managers who engage in collaborative Government funded contracts, which provide public funding for Airbus Research and Technology projects, focused on specific funding bodies and for bid preparation, contract negotiation and contract fulfillment;
• Work closely with Airbus stakeholders, such as Intellectual Property, Legal, Engineering and Finance, and external partners to support administration of a range of R&T contractual agreements;
• Support production and compilation of contractual documentation for funding proposals which will require an interface with the funding agency (Department for Business and Trade, Aerospace Technology Institute & Innovate UK) for specific contracts, and collaborative partners.

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.*
• Studying towards a degree in Business, Procurement, Law, Legal, Engineering, or equivalent;
• Team player;
• Good organisational skills in terms of quality and timeliness;
• Time management skills of self and others, including ability to work under pressure/workload prioritisation;
• Awareness of the security of data and export sensitivities;
• Self-starter attitude, pro-activity and involvement;
• Negotiation level of English;
• Nice to have contracting experience with legal awareness including Intellectual Property.

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.

Company

Company: Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type: Internship

Experience Level / Job Family

Experience Level: Student

Job Family: Sales, Marketing & Commercial Contracts

EEO statements

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.

General info

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

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide. From sending your resume to participating in successful interviews, here you can access all important pieces of information to guide you in your candidate journey.

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