Business Development, Partnerships and Contracts Placement (12.5 months)

Ag Open · verified Sep 30, 2026

Bristol Area Full-time Mid-level Business Development

At a glance

Mid-level Business Development role at Ag. Bristol Area · full-time.

In listing

RoleBusiness Development

SeniorityMid-level

LocationBristol Area

EmploymentFull-time

PostedSep 28, 2026 · 3d ago

Role brief

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What you'll do

Help the UK team build research and technology partnerships, including collaborations with government funders
Assist managers with preparing bids, negotiating agreements and completing publicly funded research contracts
Coordinate contract administration with intellectual property, legal, engineering and finance teams, plus external partners
Compile proposal documents and liaise with funding agencies and project partners on specific agreements

What you bring

You are pursuing a degree in business, procurement, law, legal studies, engineering or an equivalent field
You must remain an undergraduate throughout the placement and provide your expected graduation date
You communicate in English at a negotiation level and bring strong organisation, prioritisation and time-management skills
You handle information with awareness of data security and export sensitivities, and take initiative in your work

Who this fits

This is a student placement based in Filton, Bristol, running for twelve and a half months from 16 August 2027. You need to be an undergraduate for the full placement, and the role includes a BPSS check; UK SC clearance or export-control requirements may also apply depending on the position.

From the employer

Job Description:

Start date: 16 August 2027

Location: Filton, Bristol

Duration: 12.5 months

Applications close on 25 October 2026!

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.

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Benefits:

Salary: £24,246

35 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working options available depending on the role // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us:

An exciting internship for a Research & Technology (R&T) Contracts & Business role has arisen within Airbus (Filton). The team works closely with Airbus technical teams to shape collaborative projects with external partners and academia.

These projects deliver the exciting novel technologies of the future. These technologies are predominantly focused for exploitation on Wing, and Fuel and Landing Systems which are components for which Airbus UK is responsible and include some of the technologies required for hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft.

What you will be doing:

Support the UK team responsible for Research & Technology Business Development and Partnerships;
Support managers who engage in collaborative Government funded contracts, which provide public funding for Airbus Research and Technology projects, focused on specific funding bodies and for bid preparation, contract negotiation and contract fulfillment;
Work closely with Airbus stakeholders, such as Intellectual Property, Legal, Engineering and Finance, and external partners to support administration of a range of R&T contractual agreements;
Support production and compilation of contractual documentation for funding proposals which will require an interface with the funding agency (Department for Business and Trade, Aerospace Technology Institute & Innovate UK) for specific contracts, and collaborative partners.

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 must be able to demonstrate the following:

Studying towards a degree in Business, Procurement, Law, Legal, Engineering, or equivalent;
Team player;
Good organisational skills in terms of quality and timeliness;
Time management skills of self and others, including ability to work under pressure/workload prioritisation;
Awareness of the security of data and export sensitivities;
Self-starter attitude, pro-activity and involvement;
Negotiation level of English;
Nice to have contracting experience with legal awareness including Intellectual Property.

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:

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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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.

Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Internship

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Sales, Marketing & Commercial Contracts <JF-MC-VE>

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