Communications Broughton Placement (12 months)

Airbus; Hawarden; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited offers two 12-month placements in Communications in North Wales. You will join a professional team, gaining hands-on experience across internal and external communications, media relations, and content creation.

The role suits undergraduates completing their degree and pursuing a career in aerospace communications. Expect to work around 35 hours weekly with hybrid options depending on the role, and a salary around £24k plus holiday benefits.

Qualifications

• Undergraduates eligible for the full duration of the placement.
• Degree area: communication, marketing, public relations, journalism, media or related.
• Strong written and spoken English; ability to engage stakeholders.
• Portfolio of work is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Craft engaging internal campaigns and messaging for the workforce on-site.
• Support local media relations, social media and community liaison.
• Write news stories, film and edit videos and campaign materials.
• Design and run internal and external campaigns and events from concept to delivery.

Skills

Communication

Interest in aerospace

Technical IT skills

Time management

Portfolio

Education

Undergraduate student

Degree in communications/marketing/journalism

Tools

Standard IT tools

Job description

Job Description

Start date: 16 August 2027

Location: Broughton, North Wales

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

Here at the Airbus Commercial UK Communications department, we have a pretty impressive record when it comes to giving our interns memories of a lifetime. From hosting Prime Ministers and VIPs to bringing our people and products to life through world-class storytelling, we pride ourselves on the 12-month experience we provide.

No two days are ever the same. We are passionate about aerospace and proud of the incredible products we build. We want to work with people who have a genuine hunger to develop their skills in communications.

What you will be doing

We have two exciting 12-month placement opportunities starting in August 2027.

You will quickly become an integral part of our professional team, gaining hands‑on experience across a variety of communications disciplines:

• Internal Communications: Crafting engaging campaigns and messaging for our workforce on‑site.
• External Relations & Media: Supporting colleagues on local media relations activities, social media, and community liaison.
• Content Creation & Storytelling: Writing news stories, filming and editing videos and campaign materials.
• End-to-End Campaigns and events: Designing and executing internal and external campaigns and events from concept to delivery.

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.

To thrive in this fast‑paced environment, you should bring curiosity, energy, and a willingness to learn.

Your Profile & Skills

• Academic Background: Ideally studying for a degree that covers the basics of communication, marketing, public relations, journalism, media, advertising, or corporate social responsibility.
• Communication Skills: Good written and spoken English. You should have a passion for people and feel confident picking up the phone to speak with stakeholders across the business
• Interest: You don’t need to be an official “AvGeek”, but an interest in learning about the aerospace industry, manufacturing or Research & Technology will help you stand out
• Technical Savvy: Familiarity with standard IT tools. An interest in photography/videography is a bonus.
• Personal Attributes: Highly self‑motivated, organised, and possessing strong time management skills.
• Bonus Points: A portfolio of your work (from university modules or personal projects) is highly desirable.

Please note: If shortlisted, you may be asked to complete a short written exercise as part of the selection process.

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.

Compliance

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 Operations Limited

Employment Type

Internship

Experience Level

Student

Job Family

Company Communication

Consent

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EEO Statement

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 [e-mail] .

Workplace Flexibility

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.