BMW UK, Farnborough - New Retail Intern - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

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We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing and where they are given their own areas of responsibility right from the start of their time with us. That’s why our experts will treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

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 – The New Retail Project Intern- 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

What is The New Retail?

With recent market developments such as fierce competition, changing customer behaviours and new digital interactions it is imperative that as a leading Premium Brand, the BMW Group in the UK and Ireland are at the forefront of this exciting era of transformation.  The objective of the project is to roll out an agency sales model across the European business.

This role will be specifically focused on ensuring the BMW Group remains at the forefront of our changing and highly dynamic industry, through supporting, developing, and implementing The New Retail (TNR) initiative to maximise market potential and ensure the highest quality of business for the BMW Group.  Based in the UK headquarters in Farnborough you will be part of one of the largest and most exciting projects in BMW’s history and part of the wider transformation of the automotive industry.

What awaits you?

• Contributing to the Strategic direction of the BMW Groups business by working with the TNR project team.
• Supporting the ‘The New Retail (TNR)’ project manager and team to manage project timelines with multiple business partners within the UK, IE and Munich.
• Collating and tracking the potential risks or issues that could affect the roll out of The New Retail Project.
• Co-ordinate and relaying local market input to the Munich project team for key business requirements to ensure that they meet the groups operational and strategic requirements.
• Monitoring progress of each of the local BMW Group workstreams (project areas) to ensure that progress toward the completion of the project is working in parallel with the Munich working groups.
• Co-ordination of key project meeting and communications.
• Opportunity to work with different areas of the business such as Sales, Finance and Marketing to support them with their project deliverables and broaden your experience of BMW and business in general.
• Support the delivery of the change management programme for internal employees and Retailers.  This includes working on the development of workshops, training and other events, and the delivery of these activities.

What does the day-to-day life of this role entail?

The nature of the project means that everyday can be different however there are certain roles and functions you can expect to carry out consistently throughout your placement year:

• Helping to co-ordinate events and communications with Retailers including developing and supporting several different comms platforms and the content for them.
• Support the creation of content for various internal and Retailer communications including shooting and editing short films.
• Gain first-hand experience of Agile delivery methodologies, software development lifecycle and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Working with teams from across the business both in the UK and internationally to support the delivery of key elements of the project.
• Using finance software such as SAP to assist the New Retail project by managing the purchasing process for the team.
• Organising and steering weekly project meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

• Studying towards a bachelor's degree in Business Studies, Marketing, Management, or a related field and on track to achieve at least a 2:2.
• An experienced user of Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of Project Management work packages would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A strong ability to adapt your working approach and be flexible depending on specific requirements, as well as being able to prioritise activities, work under pressure, multi-task, and solve problems.
• Strong relationship building, interpersonal skills and a team player. This role will involve working in a small team whilst liaising with several other business areas.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills, coupled with the ability to show high attention to detail in every task.
• A full UK Driving License is advantageous but is not essential.

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. 

      ·   Excellent opportunities- Over the course of the placement you will be exposed to multiple areas of the business and have the ability to specialise in those areas you find interesting.

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