Project Management Placement - BMW UK, Farnborough
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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 - Project Management 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 management of project timelines.
* Collating and tracking the potential risks or issues.
* Co-ordinating and relaying local market input to the Munich project team for key business requirements.
* Monitoring progress of each of the local BMW Group workstreams (project areas).
* Co-ordination of key project meetings and communications.
Qualifications and Experience
* Studying towards a bachelor's degree.
* 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.
Why choose us?
* Great Pay: A competitive annual salary of £23,700, 27 days holiday (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 access to our Advantages scheme, giving you access to a range of offers and discounts, and a subsidised on-site restaurant.
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.
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. 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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