Human Resources Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Placement (12.5 months)

Job Description:

Start date: 18th August 2025

Location: Filton, Bristol

Duration: 12.5 months

Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.

Benefits:

Salary: £21,900

35 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us: 

An inclusive and diverse workforce drives innovation, it makes us unique and we believe that it contributes to better problem solving and gives us a competitive advantage. 

Our passionate and inclusive Global I&D Team has around 25 people working across our core countries (France, Germany, Spain and UK) and our regions in all divisions. Together we work on three strategic axes to improve the experience of our people:

• Ensure an inclusive and safe workplace;
• Foster a diverse workforce and talent pool;
• Sustainable impact on Airbus and society.

The UK I&D Country Leader develops and deploys a strategy that is linked to the global aims and takes account of local cultures of the 25+ sites. It is focused around 7 key areas of Inclusion; Gender, LGBTQIA+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Culture and Neurodiversity. The UK team is supported by an engaged group of Diversity Business Champions embedded within our functions, passionate Employee Resource Groups, people-centric Policies and Programmes and our Learning Ecosystems. 

What you will be doing:

During your Internship year, you will be based at the Airbus Commercial Filton Site (Bristol, UK) alongside the I&D Country Leader and will be working on activities that cover the full business scope across our divisions (Airbus Commercial, Airbus Defense and Space and Airbus Helicopters) in the UK. There will be an opportunity for some travel in this position. 

Airbus is focused on having a long-term sustainable impact not only on the aviation sector but also on the communities where we work and to that end, we champion external programmes and frameworks and are signatories to a number of charters including the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Women in Defense and Disability Confident (of which we are currently working towards ‘Leader’ status). Therefore as well as working on internal projects during your time with us, you will also be interacting with some external Corporate Partners. 

During your year with the team, you can expect to:

• Contribute to the delivery of Inclusion projects that are directly linked to our Top Company Objectives which aim to increase the number, spread, seniority and engagement of under represented groups;
• Help to develop Employee Engagement programmes that enable Cross-Division Engagement and Sponsorship across business all levels;
• Engage with our Executive Team across our divisions on Awareness and Governance topics;
• Support diversity campaigns like IDAHOBIT, International Women’s Day and Disability Weeks.

You will be developing your project management, stakeholder engagement, communication and facilitation skills in a creative and supportive environment. 

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.

*Please ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered.*

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, or any other Social Science field, or equivalent;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen, understand and engage with diverse audiences;
• Creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box and contribute innovative ideas.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check). 

Contact:

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; additional time for written exercises; auxiliary aids; room layout; dietary requirements etc. 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

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

HR Expertise

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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 [email protected].

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.