Political Affairs Internship - London

Job description

Political Affairs Internship - London

Airbus Group Corporate Functions London

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

Internships are available at Airbus in the UK offering exciting opportunities to work in a challenging, dynamic and multicultural
organisation.

The successful applicants will be part of a small public affairs team which handles government relations with key stakeholders
for the company, namely senior internal management team, members of parliament, assembly members and civil servants.

The department has a wide-ranging and responsive role, so you can expect to be involved in a variety of activities during the
placement, providing a greater understanding with the link between theoretical and practical politics.

Internships at Airbus

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

Some typical activities are outlined below.

Political Relations

¤ Providing support for the Public Affairs team in the UK, including the Senior Vice President, Airbus and the Head of Public
Affairs Defence and Helicopters, as well as other members of the wider senior Airbus in the UK management team in terms of
executive briefings.
¤ Where necessary, attend policy and committee hearings in Parliament and, on occasions, attend events in Parliament and the
Welsh Assembly.
¤ Provide co-ordination support for stakeholder mapping and management.
¤ Assist with VIP visits to Airbus sites, event planning and implementation of public affairs events.
¤ Assist with the preparation of quarterly Parliamentary Newsletters sent to all parliamentarians.
¤ Production of weekly political update for senior management.

Public Policy research

¤ Prepare public affairs reports
¤ Providing a tracking and monitoring service of key public policy developments which may affect the company eg general
Government policy, defence and innovation policy, manufacturing, skills and training, legislation and exports
¤ Analysing policy developments and preparing briefings for internal and external company use
¤ Preparing presentations on public policy issues

Required skills

The position would suit someone who has knowledge of and a keen interest in political affairs. If applying for the London placement, a keen interest in defence is also desirable. All applicants should be able to work well in a team, be self-motivated and know how to use their own initiative. The successful candidates will need to be able to demonstrate good communication
skills including the ability to write clearly and simply, have a polite and professional telephone manner, knowledge of Microsoft
Office tools, be familiar with the internet and able to work to deadlines. Holding a clean, full driver's licence is desirable but not
essential.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following assets

Essential:

¤ Be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement
¤ Knowledge of political affairs
¤ Use of own initiative
¤ Able to communicate in clear and professional manner
¤ Ability to write clearly and accurately
¤ Excellent use of English and numeracy
¤ Able to produce high quality work
¤ Ability to work in a team
¤ Self-motivated and enthusiastic
¤ Well organised

Preferred:

¤ Studying at degree level in Politics, International Relations, Economics, Government Relations, Public Policy (or a combined
degree including one of these)
¤ Interest in current affairs
¤ An interest in defence if applying for the London placement