Communications Filton Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

25 days holiday

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited offers two 12‑month placements in August 2027 in our UK Communications team. You will gain hands-on experience across internal communications, external relations and media, content creation, and end-to-end campaigns.

The role is open to undergraduates for the entire placement, with a start date of 16 August 2027. Location includes Filton, Bristol, with a similar position at Broughton in North Wales. Hybrid working options may apply depending on role.

Qualifications

• Undergraduates only for the whole duration of the placement.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Interest in aerospace, manufacturing or R&T helps you stand out.
• Familiarity with standard IT tools; photography/videography is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Internal Communications: craft engaging campaigns for our workforce on-site.
• External Relations & Media: support local media relations, social media and community liaison.
• Content Creation & Storytelling: write news stories, film and edit videos and campaigns.
• End-to-End Campaigns and events: design and execute internal and external campaigns and events from concept to delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Written English

Tech savvy

Portfolio (bonus)

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Photography

Job description

Job Description:

Start date: 16 August 2027

Location: Filton, Bristol (Please note that a similar position is available in our Broughton site in 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 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 deliver

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.

Contact

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Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Internship

Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Company Communication

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