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UK Airbus Defence and Space Communications Placement (12 months)
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Job Description
Start date: 20 July 2026
Location: Stevenage
Duration: 12 months
Application: 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. Apply early to avoid missing out - we may close adverts once we receive sufficient applications.
Benefits
- Salary: £23,850
- 37 hours per week
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working
- Half day Fridays!
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - subject to completing full hours prior to this
About Us
Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. While best known for our civil aerospace business, we are also the UK's largest space satellite company and the biggest supplier of large aircraft to the Royal Air Force.
In space, we design and manufacture advanced satellites and systems for telecommunications, Earth observation, navigation, and science programmes. Our key work includes leading the European Space Agency's (ESA) Solar Orbiter mission to study the Sun, the ExoMars rover mission, and the Sentinel 5P, Aeolus, and Biomass Earth observation satellites, which are helping to fight climate change.
At Airbus, we believe that effective communication is the cornerstone of engagement, collaboration, and understanding in today’s interconnected world.
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This role is within the UK Communications team for Airbus Defence and Space. Based in our Stevenage offices with the flexibility for remote work, the team has a wide remit and works across our main UK sites in Stevenage, Portsmouth, and Newport. This is a great opportunity to learn about communicating to a wide-ranging external audience and working with an international team.
What You Will Be Doing
During this placement, the activities you may undertake will include:
- Developing content for external communications including sourcing content for articles, writing engaging stories for the web and drafting press releases;
- Developing content and ideas for social media;
- Creating presentations and audiovisual material;
- Organising events - for media and customer visits including attending industry exhibitions;
- Contributing ideas for overall UK communications campaigns and monitoring KPIs.
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.
Successful Candidates Will Be Able To Demonstrate The Following
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- Studying towards a degree related to Communications, Media, International Politics and Content Marketing;
- Ability to use G Suite;
- Ability to write content in different formats - suitable for the web, social media and media releases.
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.
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
Experience Level
Student
Job Family
Company Communication
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.
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.
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