Operational Marketing Assistant Placement (12 months)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Flexible hours

37 hours per week

Holiday entitlement: 25 days + BH

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited invites undergraduates to join its Marketing team in Stevenage for a 12-month placement. You’ll help create marketing content, support events, and contribute to online materials while honing your skills in a dynamic aerospace environment.

The role focuses on producing multimedia materials, organizing outreach activities, and optimizing web content and SEO. A strong passion for marketing and space technology will help you thrive in this collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Studying towards Business with a major in Marketing
• Interest in Space technology, or defence and space subjects
• Curiosity and creativity
• Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Creating and updating marketing materials (videos, brochures, visuals) with external agencies
• Designing promotional items and organizing events
• Event organization support
• Writing articles in English, including keyword optimization for Google SEO
• Optimizing visuals to increase engagement and attractiveness
• Contributing to lead management on the company website
• Updating and maintaining website content

Skills

Undergraduate placement

Marketing interest

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate student in Business/Marketing

Tools

SEO writing

Job description

Job Description

Start date: 19 July 2027 Location: Stevenage Duration: 12 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: £24,500
• 37 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options available depending on the role
• Half day Fridays!*
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays *subject to completing full hours prior to this

About us

Join an energetic, 10-person Marketing team at the cutting edge of Airbus Defence and Space. We’re not just planning events; we’re creating immersive experiences that bring our most ambitious innovations and complex projects to life for our customers. You will play a pivotal role, collaborating with top-tier graphic designers and creative agencies to craft compelling content and high-impact campaigns that amplify our story. If you’re ready to influence how we showcase our future, this is your opportunity.

What you will be doing

• Creating and updating marketing materials (videos, brochures, visuals) in collaboration with external agencies
• Designing promotional items (goodies) and organizing events
• Event organization support
• Writing articles in English, including keyword optimization for Google SEO
• Optimizing visuals to increase engagement and attractiveness
• Contributing to lead management on the company website
• Updating and maintaining website content

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.*

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards Business with a major in Marketing
• Interest in Space technology, or defence and space subjects
• Curiosity and creativity
• Strong interpersonal skills

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.

Company

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Internship ------- Experience Level: Student Job Family: Sales, Marketing & Commercial Contracts

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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].

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.

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.

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