Human Resources Social Policy and Industrial Relations Placement (12.5 months)

at  Airbus Operations Limited

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Start date: 18th August 2025
Location: Filton, Bristol (this placement can also be located at our site in Broughton, North Wales, if preferred)
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.

ABOUT US:

The Social Policy and Industrial Relations (SPIR) Team is part of the UK Commercial Aircraft Human Resources function with the primary roles of:

• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and external social policy;
• Adapting Company policy and processes to ensure effective employee relations;
• Providing advice and solutions on industrial/employee relations topics.

As part of this, engaging with stakeholders across the Company, including the Trade Union, is a key part of our activity within a dynamic environment - no day is the same!

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.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Student

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

As an intern in the Social Policy and Industrial Relations team, you will:

• Develop an understanding of Social Policy and Industrial Relations in a transnational company;
• Gain knowledge of the Employment Law and see first hand how it drives business operations day to day;
• Be involved in various projects and topics across the employment law and industrial/employee relations spectrum, giving lots of opportunity and experience in this field of human resources (HR).

Your typical day may consist of:

• Providing support in grievance and disciplinary procedures;
• Developing and writing social/employment policies;
• Researching, analysing trends and benchmarking of employment policy and law;
• You will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects;
• You will gain stakeholder management skills working closely with HR Business Partners, Trade Union representatives, and senior management.

The Social Policy and Industrial Relations (SPIR) Team is part of the UK Commercial Aircraft Human Resources function with the primary roles of:

• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and external social policy;
• Adapting Company policy and processes to ensure effective employee relations;
• Providing advice and solutions on industrial/employee relations topics