Communications Filton Placement (12.5 months)

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!

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: 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.

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

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