Undergraduate Human Resources

Industrial Placement Human Resources

Location: Frimley (Surrey)

Start Date: 23rd June 2025

BAE Systems offers a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. However, it is expected on our Industrial Placement programme you will be required to attend a minimum of 1 day per week on-site. The hybrid working arrangements, including which days you are required to work on-site/remotely, will be outlined by your line manager.

Working in HR at BAE Systems:

Working in HR at BAE Systems offers experience in a function that impacts every employee within the company. From recruitment and talent development to conflict resolution and global mobility, our HR team is an international network of over 2,000 professionals dedicated to supporting the well-being of almost 100,000 colleagues worldwide.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

What you will be doing

You will be collaboratively working to enable business success in the specialist areas of Resourcing, Talent, Learning & Development, Graduate Programme Management, Leadership, and Performance, through design, implementation, and integration of people standards across BAE Systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Integrating key HR activities across Learning, People Development, Performance Management, and Talent Management
• Co-ordinating Total Talent communication to HR Business stakeholders
• Drafting and producing team presentations
• Facilitating team meetings
• Stakeholder management

The role will provide the candidate with:

• Exposure across a number of HR areas
• Senior Leadership exposure across BAE Systems
• Exposure to a number of business areas of BAE Systems
• HR development

Skills and Qualifications

As a minimum requirement, you’ll need to be on track to obtain a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources or Business Management.

To be considered for this role you must be returning to university to complete your degree.

Opportunities for Growth and Development

We encourage employees to explore projects beyond their primary responsibilities, providing them with diverse experiences. With a wide range of products and a multinational presence, there are ample opportunities for employees to engage in various projects and initiatives.

Community Involvement

In addition to professional development, BAE Systems values community engagement. Employees are encouraged to participate in community projects, STEM initiatives, and employee resource groups, offering valuable learning experiences outside of their regular roles.

Retention and Career Development

Recognizing the importance of retaining talented individuals, we offer sponsorship, career development support, and high-potential development programs. These initiatives aim to help employees plan their careers effectively and provide opportunities for accelerated development for those who demonstrate aspiration, ability, and performance.

Benefits

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Inclusivity within our recruitment process

We want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder, etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Our environmental responsibility

As a future-focused business, we’re committed to changing the world we live in for the better. Our target is to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, we’re innovating new ways to develop on-site renewable electricity and setting ambitious targets for water consumption and waste generation.

Export Control/Security

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organization.