BMW Financial Services UK, Farnborough - Alphabet Marketing 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 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 for the BMW, MINI, Alphabet and ALPHERA brands.

Alphabet (GB) Ltd. as a leading provider of business mobility is also located at Summit ONE.  It is the multi-make fleet leasing and management arm of the organisation.

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 important and increases efficiency. For this reason, we encourage our employees to express themselves authentically.
• 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 chosen 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 to encourage innovation and employee engagement.

BMW Financial Services UK, Farnborough - Alphabet Marketing Intern - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

What awaits you?

• Provide support to marketing team members for the delivery of the full range of marketing/PR activities and projects, e.g. website changes, campaigns, events, social media, PR and development/change initiatives.
• Provide administrative support for the marketing and PR budget through efficient generation of purchase orders, goods receipting of supplier invoices and budget tracking activities.
• Carry out business/performance analysis tasks as required to support projects and to assess the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, e.g. coverage, lead generation, telemarketing, brand positioning, online traffic, and customer feedback.
• Support the maintenance of marketing and product materials – on- and offline – ensuring compliance with brand, legal and corporate identity standards and are available to use (in stock/accessible).
• Support the updating/rollout of any changes to brand/corporate identity frameworks across on- and offline platforms and materials.
• Work with Creative, PR, Film, Event or Print Production agencies as directed by Marketing team members to support the delivery of department marketing activities.
• Use learning support available to become competent user of purchasing tool, website content management system, email campaign tool, social media tool and others as required.
• Ensure working knowledge of the regulations and business obligations affecting the role which are core to achieving fair outcomes for customers.

This is a rare opportunity to gain experience of the full marketing mix in a large blue-chip organisation.  

Qualifications and Experience

• Studying towards a bachelor’s degree preferably in Marketing, Digital or Communications.
• Demonstrated interest in Marketing, Digital or Communications area.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organisational skills.

Why choose us?

        ·    Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £23,700 and an attractive pension scheme.

          ·    Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted to 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance, with 27 days’ holiday per annum.

        ·    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 also 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