Launch & Change Management Graduate - Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood
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Everything starts with passion at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It drives us to keep reinventing mobility and to bring innovative ideas onto the roads. Our teams work as a strong unit where every opinion is valued. We have set future-focused goals within a practical and long-term framework — all with the intention to enact positive change and continue our pursuit of proactive responsibility. Plus, we pride ourselves on providing a friendly, supportive environment and management style, having some great benefits for our employees (including a car scheme), career development, progression and work-life balance.
We’re committed to providing an environment where you can be yourself and be your best. This includes welcoming you into an inclusive culture, investing in your continuous learning and development, giving you access to breadth and depth of experience. We want to provide you with challenging and rewarding opportunities to make a difference, offering flexible working options and giving ample reward and recognition.
Launch & Change Management – 24-month Graduate Scheme (September 2025)
The Launch and Change Management function is responsible for successfully managing all product changes and new product introductions, including Bespoke into the manufacturing process. The team works cross-functionally in a multi-project landscape to ensure all new introductions are seamlessly integrated without impact or disruption to the running production processes. The role is dynamic and challenges technical, business, and people skills in order to successfully manage the project landscape.
The Launch and Change Management department ensures the successful introduction of product changes into Rolls-Royce production. It is responsible for the steering and introduction of launch and bespoke projects as well as series changes, in addition to the creation and maintenance of the bill of material for in-house production and the successful introduction of our products and processes. Our team is seeking a graduate to join from September 2025.
What awaits you?
* Support the team in launch or series activities.
* Be part of the successful launch of pre-series cars and new bespoke content.
* Keep in close contact with the process partners of the team and have a unique view of the manufacturing of high luxury cars.
* Take responsibility for your own projects and present them in front of process partners and your team.
* Support the team manager with reporting and presentations into the wider BMW business and partner departments.
What you should bring along
* Studying towards or have achieved a bachelor’s degree at 2:2 or above or a Master’s degree Pass or above in an Engineering or Business course.
* Have a basic understanding of complex processes in relation to automotive technologies as well as automotive manufacturing.
* Experienced with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Power Bi data visualisation tools).
* Able to communicate solutions clearly and concisely.
* Able to work independently as well as collaborate with the team.
* Able to work in a high-quality demanded environment.
Why choose us?
* Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £34,000 p/a, increasing to £35,500 p/a in year 2, 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.
* 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. You will also have the opportunity to purchase or lease a BMW or MINI vehicle of your choice at a very special and reduced rate as part of your benefits package.
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, which 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.
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.
About BMW Group UK
If you’re passionate about changing the way the world moves for good then there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the BMW Group. Our brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and BMW Motorrad have made us the world’s leading premium manufacturer of cars and motorcycles as well as provider of premium financial and mobility services.
We’re home to a lot of people from all walks of life, with a variety of backgrounds that make them who they are. Whose stories and unique life experiences shape the company we are. Because as diverse as our customers, suppliers and investors are worldwide, so too are our teams.
We are always looking for new talent to help us keep pushing the limits of what’s possible in a broad variety of roles, so why not explore our opportunities and take your next career step with us today.
How to apply
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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
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