BMW UK, Farnborough - Public Relations and Events - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)
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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.
* 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.
What will you be doing?
* Support the team in a variety of ways including (but not limited to):
o Assisting with press fleet management: book vehicle loans, liaise with journalists and internal/external teams to ensure accurate collection and delivery arrangements and cleaning of cars, create and maintain vehicle specification sheets (including finance quotes).
o Assisting with event organisation (planning and execution); international and national press launches, guest management, logistics planning, delivering event assets (printed and digital media).
o Assisting with operational administration (e.g. maintenance of contact databases), obtaining quotes from suppliers and raising purchase orders.
* Liaise with media as required - supporting/researching media enquiries, working with the PR team, replying to journalist emails, sharing links to existing press resources.
* Compile summary of recent coverage for internal and network contacts.
* Liaise with other (internal) departments and (external) suppliers as required.
* Ensure internal reporting database and image library are kept fully updated.
Qualifications & Skills:
* Studying towards a Bachelor degree with a predicted grade of 2:1 or higher - preferably in PR, Business or Marketing subjects.
* Relevant work experience is expected – we'd like to see a genuine interest in the field of communications, whether it’s public relations or event management.
* Excellent communication skills – whether in person, on the phone or written - are essential as is consistent and reliable attention to detail.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) is required.
Why choose us?
* Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £23,700, 27 days holiday per annum (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 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.
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
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