BMW UK, Farnborough - Public Relations and Events - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

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Summit ONE in Farnborough is home to the National Sales Company for the BMW Group in the UK, as well as BMW Group Financial Services which offers retailers, corporate and private customers a range of customised financial services. Alphabet (GB) Ltd. as a leading provider of Business Mobility Services is also located in Farnborough.  

Within our self-contained campus, we offer a modern way of working with an empowering office culture, some aspects of which include:

• Our work persona shift – being yourself is effortless and so increases efficiency.
• Flexible working hours - working flexibly improves mental perspective and increases sustained productivity. This means our leaders maintain balance, not burnout, through focusing on output, not attendance.
• The opportunity to get involved with our continued support to our house charity with a variety of fundraising events throughout the year.
• Throughout our offices there are open creative spaces which hold facilities such as table-tennis tables to encourage innovation and employee engagement.

 BMW UK, Farnborough – Public Relations and Events - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

The Corporate Communications department is responsible for protecting, building and promoting the image of the BMW Group and its products in the UK. This involves working with a broad range of media and others who influence public opinion. The team we are recruiting for is responsible for product (BMW and MINI) communications in the UK, which includes organising events to promote our newest vehicles to a broad range of media.

What will you be doing?

• Support the team in a variety of ways including (but not limited to):
  • assisting with press fleet management: book vehicle loans, liaise with journalists and internal/external teams to ensure accurate collection and delivery arrangements and cleaning of cars, create and maintain vehicle specification sheets (including finance quotes)
  • assisting with event organisation (planning and execution); international and national press launches, guest management, logistics planning, delivering event assets (printed and digital media)
  • assisting with operational administration (e.g. maintenance of contact databases), obtaining quotes from suppliers and raising purchase orders, 
• Liaise with media as required - supporting/researching media enquiries, working with the PR team, replying to journalist emails, sharing links to existing press resources
• Compile summary of recent coverage for internal and network contacts
• Liaise with other (internal) departments and (external) suppliers as required
• Ensure internal reporting database and image library are kept fully updated

Qualifications & Skills:

• Studying towards a Bachelor degree with a predicted grade of 2:1 or higher- preferably in PR, Business or Marketing subjects.
• Relevant work experience is expected – we'd like to see a genuine interest in the field of communications, whether it’s public relations or event management. It does not need to have been particularly lengthy – two weeks in the summer holidays at a local PR agency, managing social media accounts or editing the school news website are worth mentioning! We want to see initiative and drive – if you’re studying for a communications-related degree (which is not a requirement), tell us more than just what you're studying. 
• Excellent communication skills – whether in person, on the phone or written - are essential as is consistent and reliable attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) is required.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £23,700, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process could include: online testing, video interview and then a face to face, telephone or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.

Please note:

We operate rolling recruitment, this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Once you make your application you will be automatically sent cognitive tests (via Eligo) for completion before we have had the opportunity to determine your eligibility for the role. Please be aware that if you complete the tests and you are not eligible your application will not be processed any further. If you need support in undertaking the tests please email us at FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com.

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.  

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

Closing date for applications:   Saturday 30th November 2024

Any further questions? Email us on FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com