Human Resources Social Policy and Industrial Relations Placement

Human Resources Social Policy and Industrial Relations Placement

Start date: 17 August 2026

Location: Filton, Bristol

Duration: 12.5 months

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Benefits:

Salary: £23,40035 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us:

The Social Policy and Industrial Relations (SPIR) Team sits within the wider UK Commercial HR function. We support the business through providing advice and solutions on Industrial Relations within Airbus; ensuring social dialogue and compliance with labour and social regulations. For the SPIR Team, no day is the same, we work in a dynamic environment where we support and give Labour law advice on strategic decisions, collaborate and discuss with different Stakeholders and ensure continuous partnership with the Trade Union.

What you will be doing:

As a Social Policy and Industrial Relations HR intern, 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.

Your typical day may consist of:

• Supporting grievance and disciplinary procedures;
• Developing and writing Social Policies;
• Analysing trends and benchmarking of Employment Policy and Law;
• Engaging with Trade Union Representatives and key stakeholders on a range of topics.

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.

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:

• Studying towards a degree in Business, Human Resources, or Law;
• Proficient oral and written communication skills;
• Good IT Skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Positive and proactive attitude;
• Beneficial: Interest in Employment Law and Industrial Relations.

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

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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.

How to apply

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