Job Description
Your HR Career Forward with Aston Martin?
Our HR team is looking for an enthusiastic Human Resources Industrial Placement student to join us in a 12-month role. You’ll gain hands-on experience and contribute directly to creating our ultra-luxury performance cars. This unique opportunity will provide a comprehensive understanding of how our HR function drives Aston Martin’s business objectives and supports our overall strategy.
Throughout the placement, you’ll work closely with key HR support functions, rotating across our HR teams, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Reward and Benefits, and Learning and Development. You’ll gain insights into how business and people decisions affect the wider organisation and how different teams come together to drive Aston Martin’s success.
This placement will develop your skills and offer real-life industry insights to support your degree. You’ll gain exposure to the full spectrum of HR activities, laying a strong foundation for your career in Human Resources.
What You’ll Do:
- Rotate across our HR functions: Work with our HR teams including Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Learning and Development, Reward, and, more to understand their role across the business.
- Experience the full employee lifecycle: Learn HR processes from start to finish and understand the unique roles each team plays within Aston Martin.
- Manage projects and deadlines: Support on performance management training programs, HR Operations projects and other initiatives, balancing multiple responsibilities and delivering results.
- Provide updates to leadership: Regularly present your progress to the HR Leadership Team, building your confidence and communication skills.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders: Communicate effectively across wider Aston Martin departments and with outside partners.
- Problem-solving on the go: Work in a fast-paced, flexible environment where adaptability is key.
What We’re Looking For:
- Students returning to their final year of study after this placement.
- 128 UCAS points at A-Level or equivalent qualifications.
- Minimum 2:1 predicted degree.
- Hands-on approach: Willing to dive in and take on tasks.
- Team player: Comfortable working across different departments.
- Proactive and adaptable: Ready to ask questions, challenge the status quo, and roll up your sleeves.
- Solution-focused mindset: Confident in handling challenges and finding ways to improve processes.
Why Join Us?
- Salary: £24,400 per annum.
- Annual leave: 26 days + bank holidays.
- Pension scheme: Secure your future with our retirement plan.
- Employee discounts: Access to a wide range of partner offers.
- Gaydon-based role: Fully onsite at our Gaydon HQ, with a start date of Monday, 1st September 2025, for a full year.
- Pathway to career growth: Many placement students return to build their careers with Aston Martin.
Throughout your rotations, you’ll gain invaluable insights into the employee lifecycle, understand the perspectives of different teams, and see how HR contributes to Aston Martin’s success. With opportunities to present to senior leaders, you’ll develop the confidence to communicate effectively across teams and manage diverse tasks.
If you’re excited to take on real-world HR challenges, learn from a talented team, and make an impact, apply today and start your journey with Aston Martin, where your contributions will help shape the future of our iconic brand.
Why Join Aston Martin?
For over 111 years, Aston Martin has crafted the most exquisitely addictive performance sports cars. But it takes more than one person to build an Aston Martin. Behind our world-class cars are hundreds of dedicated dreamers, darers, and doers, working together to make extraordinary things happen every day.
When you join us, you’re not just an intern but part of a legacy. We’re embarking on an exciting new era, and we need the best people to help us shape the future of our business. This is your chance to write your own chapter in the story of Aston Martin.
Belong at Aston Martin
At Aston Martin, we understand that the incredible beauty, craft, and art that defines our cars come from the inclusion of our amazing people. We value the unique contributions that you bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity, and more. We celebrate diversity and seek applicants who can bring something different to our team.
If you need support during the application process, please speak to us—we’re here to help.
The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd
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