Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood - IT Internship - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

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More than 90% of automotive innovations are based on electronics and software. That’s why creative freedom and lateral thinking are so important in the pursuit of truly novel solutions. And 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.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is part of the BMW Group and its Goodwood manufacturing plant sits in the heart of the West Sussex countryside.

As the epitome of exclusive super luxury, a Rolls-Royce delivers unmatched quality, style, and performance. Behind the legendary brand is a team of passionate and highly talented people who do their utmost to satisfy the wishes of clients who commission a Rolls-Royce.

The maxim of Sir Henry Royce, ‘take the best that exists and make it better’, permeates in everything we do at Rolls-Royce. As a student, you will have hands on experience from day one, gaining practical insights into the corporate operations of a world-class automotive manufacturer.

Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood – IT Internship - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

We have a couple of placements within IT including IT Applications and IT Integration Management.

As a student in the IT Applications team, you will have practical involvement in several IT application activities and Agile projects from day one whilst gaining a good insight into how international corporate business functions. You’ll be working closely with our business colleagues ensuring that they receive a high level of support.

What awaits you?

• You will be involved in supporting a wide range of activities and IT Application processes.
• Tasks to be undertaken will include incident management, problem management, change management, request management, reporting, business impact analysis, and intranet maintenance.
• Engaging with team members in the design, delivery, and deployment of solutions.
• Develop, code, document and execute unit tests, systems, integration and acceptance tests and use testing tools.
• Administrating authorisation requests for our global SAP user base.
• Cost centre order raising and approvals for the local IT team.
• These tasks are based on the standard ITIL model and agile methodology. This included the utilisation of the following software packages: ITSM Suite, MS Office, MS Power BI, JIRA, Confluence and SAP.
• As part of the placement, you will learn about Agile methodology and deal with requirements management on a day-to-day basis within a global organisation.

As a student in the IT Integration Management team, you will have practical involvement in several integration activities and Agile projects from day one whilst gaining a good insight into how international corporate business functions. You’ll be working closely with our business colleagues ensuring that they receive a high level of support.

What awaits you?

• You will be involved in supporting a wide range of Integration activities and IT Application processes.
• Tasks to be undertaken will include incident management, problem management, change management, request management, reporting, business impact analysis, and intranet maintenance.
• Administrating authorisation requests for our global SAP user base.
• Cost centre order raising and approvals for the local IT team.
• These tasks are based on the standard ITIL model and agile methodology. This included the utilisation of the following software packages: ITSM Suite, MS Office, MS Power BI, JIRA, Confluence and SAP.
• As part of the placement, you will learn about Agile methodology and deal with requirements management on a day-to-day basis within a global organisation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Studying towards an IT-related degree whilst being on track to achieve a 2:1.
• Good team working skills.
• Effective communication.
• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and self-motivation.
• Basic knowledge of SAP, ITIL and Agile methodology is preferable, but not essential.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,300, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 40 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