BMW UK, Farnborough - Business Transformation - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)
SPREAD ENTHUSIASM. SHAPE THE FUTURE.
SHARE YOUR PASSION.
Knowing the destination isn't enough: you need to know how to get there. Build up your own networks, exploit new ideas, consistently take the initiative. Inspire other people with your enthusiasm. That's the only way to give ideas the power that allows them to become true innovations.
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.
* 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.
Responsibilities:
We have several placement opportunities within Business related teams including Demand Management & Governance, Customer Journeys & Process Management, Operations Analytics, Supplier Management, New Business Management, Insurance, Collections & Recovery and Business Development.
The Demand Management & Governance intern supports the organisation with managing new demands for business changes, maintaining our project resource model and our project monitoring reporting process.
* Assist with the annual Need4Change process.
* Prepare the monthly project reporting pack for distribution.
* Investigate and validate project business resources requirements from project teams.
* Support projects as required, including minute taking for management meetings.
The Customer Journey and Process Management team supports the Operational Departments with governance of their processes, continuous improvement of their processes, and the automation of their processes.
* Conducting stakeholder meetings and preparing monthly reporting.
* Supporting the Continuous Improvement Culture transformation.
* Verifying As Is Processes and Process documentation.
The Supplier Management position will be based within the Sourcing & Vendor Management function.
* Support and coordination of supplier management activities.
* Co-ordination of supplier/vendor performance results.
* Supporting Vendor Risk with Audit activity.
The New Business function is within the Operations department.
* Support Process Specialists in all Continuous Process Improvement initiatives.
* Support the New Business teams with ad-hoc tasks.
* Manage maintenance and updating of New Business SharePoint site.
The Insurance & Risk team look after corporate insurances, employee benefits, claims, and risk mitigation measures.
* Supporting the insurance team on market reviews of services and insurances.
* Managing claims within the department.
* Setting up and running review meetings with insurers.
The Collections & Recovery team sits within the Operations function of BMW Group Financial Services.
* Support the continued Collections & Recovery process reviews.
* Support the management and implementation of the Business Change Enhancements.
* Take ownership of & run a cross departmental weekly Change Huddle.
The Sales Steering & Channel Development function is critical in supporting & delivering several key objectives.
* Identifying and implementing improved business processes.
* Supporting key strategic projects & initiatives.
* Bolster the Sales Steering team in resolving escalated Retailer Partner issues.
Qualifications & Skills:
* Studying towards a Business-related bachelor’s degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above.
* Strong knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to be pro-active, self-starter with a high level of initiative.
* Able to prioritise workloads.
Why choose us?
* Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £23,650, 26 days holiday per annum and an attractive pension scheme.
* Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37 hours a week, with a half day on a Friday.
* Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits.
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.
Please note: We operate rolling recruitment, this means we may close the application window earlier than identified.
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.
Closing date for applications: Saturday 30th November 2024
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