Human Resources Placement (12 months)
About the role
Job Description
Start date:19 July 2027
Location:Portsmouth
Duration:12 months
Applications close on 06 November 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 thatyou 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.
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
The Human Resources (HR) team is responsible for ensuring compliance with policy and legislation, employee relations, reward, managing headcount, skills and competencies, early career intakes and development.
Within Portsmouth we support the business that develop, analyse and build satellites as well as the teams that ensure secure communications globally. We have HR support across the UK as well as globally and you will be part of this professional team.
What you will be doing
You will be a key part of the HR team and have the unique opportunity to get involved in and spend time with each of the HR departments. Key duties will include:
- Supporting HRBPs in their business areas;
- Supporting any disciplinaries and grievances;
- Supporting inductions;
- Check right to work eligibility;
- Helping with contracts and promotions;
- Running reports;
- Getting involved in HR projects;
- Setting up site meetings;
- Getting involved in Early Career assessment, recruitment and development.
Requirements
Our placements are open toUndergraduates 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.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following
- Currently studying towards a degree in Human Resources, Business or related subjects;
- Be happy to speak and liaise with people at different levels;
- Able to complete note-taking with accuracy;
- Have an interest in HR.
This Job Request will be allocated to the projected Joint-Venture scope towards a leading European player in space.
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.
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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 Defence and Space Limited
Employment Type
Internship
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Experience Level
Student
Job Family
Support to Management <JF-FA-ES>
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. 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 emsom@airbus.com .
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.
Copied from the listing Airbus Defence and Space published, verified 31 Oct 2026.
About Airbus Defence and Space
Satellites, exploration hardware and laser terminals, built inside the Airbus group.
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