BMW UK, National Sales Company, Farnborough - Corporate Strategy - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)
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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, National Sales Company, Farnborough - Corporate Strategy - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)
We are looking for a student to join our Strategy team for 13 months starting July 2025. This is a diverse and interesting role where you’ll provide support to the team in a number of activities and projects. The strategy team is responsible for the implementation of the key strategic initiatives of the company.
What will you be doing?
- Strategic cross-functional interactions across multiple disciplines in the business.
- Analysis of business, market and industry-specific trends, utilising the conclusions from the analysis to identify business opportunities and risks.
- Project Management support for the development of the resulting strategic concepts, e.g. previous interns have supported various business transition projects and the market implementation of the BMW Group electric vehicle strategy.
- Preparation of monthly KPI tracking and business reports.
- Management and control of organisation charts.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Studying towards a Bachelor's degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in a relevant discipline such as, but not limited to, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Finance and Business, Business Management, Strategy.
- Commercial background with some experience in a working environment.
- Creative and analytical thinker and able to analyse facts and summarise.
- Able to solve problems in a logical way.
- Commercially focused with strong numerical, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Excellent report writing, communication skills and attention to detail.
- Strong team player with ideally some researching/consulting experience.
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, 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
