Communications and PR Undergraduate Placement

Volkswagen Financial Services (UK); Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive financial service provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a Communications and PR Undergraduate for a 12-13 month placement. The role involves supporting internal communications, engaging with colleagues, and creating content, including videos and graphics. Ideal candidates are studying relevant degrees and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This hybrid position offers professional development and unique benefits, making it a great opportunity for undergraduates.

Benefits

Subsidised onsite canteen

Career development programme

Physical and mental health support

Qualifications

• Studying a relevant degree that includes a placement year.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proven media skills such as video creation and editing.

Responsibilities

• Support Internal Communications team in content planning.
• Maintain annual communications plan to meet deadlines.
• Create and distribute internal communications.

Skills

Highly organised

Good communicator

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Creative flair

PC literate in MS Office

Education

Studying a degree in Communications, Marketing, Media or Business-related field

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Overview

Location: Milton Keynes
Closing Date: 30th September 2025
Salary: £22,912.50 pa
Contract: 12-13 months FTC Start dates are usually in June/July
Hybrid working: We operate a hybrid policy where undergraduates work in the office 3 days per week. There may be times when you will need to be in more frequently depending on the needs of the business.

To apply for our undergraduate placement scheme, you must be studying for an undergraduate degree that requires a placement year. Master’s students are not eligible for this placement. Please consider before applying if you live more than 60 minutes away from post code MK15 8HG, that you would need to relocate to either Milton Keynes or be a commutable distance (within 60 minutes).

Role

As the Communications and PR Undergraduate, your main purpose is to support the Internal Communications team in the planning, creation and distribution of content and activity across the business. This content is designed to inform, engage and motivate colleagues at VWFS. You will support us to drive our internal communications and employee engagement, which will encourage our colleagues to give their best each day. You’ll be involved in a broad range of strategic initiatives from culture change and diversity and inclusion to charity and sustainability.

What will you be doing?

• You will take on a lot of responsibility for our intranet including the planning and uploading of content and creating the weekly newsletter
• You will maintain our annual communications plan, keeping the team focused, delivering at pace and, on time
• Support in writing and distributing internal communications and work on employee engagement campaigns
• Provide creative and logistical support for all communications and engagement activities to the wider business
• Support with logistics and preparations for internal events and stakeholder meetings including creating slides and materials
• Be involved with creating content such as filming colleagues, editing videos and creating graphics
• Liaising with key stakeholders in the business to help share updates with our colleagues

What are we looking for?

• Studying a degree in Communications, Marketing, Media or Business-related field
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet short deadlines
• A good communicator with the ability to form credible relationships across all levels of the business and manage key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent written communication and proof-reading skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, emphasis on quality and consistency
• Have a creative flair, with media skills such as video creation and editing
• Highly PC literate, especially in the use of MS Office

Why apply for an undergraduate placement with VWFS?

Here at VWFS you'll be able to kick start your professional experience in the workplace. We take on 49 undergraduates each year which we find really helps our undergraduates as you all go through the programme, building your knowledge and networks together.

You’ll Also Benefit From

• A focus on personal development with access to LinkedIn Learning via our ‘Degreed’ platform and a bespoke development programme throughout your placement year delivering personal management, technical and soft skills including building successful relationships, presentation skills, IT skills and data literacy.
• A supportive environment and network of colleagues to help you get your best out of the year - in a recent survey, 100% of our undergraduates said they felt valued and supported.
• The opportunity to work on real life business projects and deliver impact around topics like sustainability.
• Subsidised onsite canteen and coffee shop
• Subsidised onsite restaurant with a range of hot and cold breakfast and lunches.
• Employee Resource Groups supporting an inclusive workplace
• Social gatherings and team events & volunteering opportunities.
• Physical and mental health support with our Onsite Wellbeing Centre

Discretionary Benefits Include

• Bonus: Discretionary bonus based on both personal and Group company performance (pro-rated)
• Car schemes: The opportunity to join our popular car scheme plus car insurance cover.
• Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), will writing, retail discount vouchers, access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults). Private medical insurance is available following successful completion of probation.

What Our Recruitment Process Looks Like

• Apply and upload your CV, covering letter and answer a few application questions.
• You’ll be invited to complete a Situational Judgement Test. This is a short multiple-choice question set to help us understand how you may approach situations.
• If you pass this stage, you will be invited to complete an online video interview where you will have the opportunity to tell us more about yourself.
• If successful, your last step in the journey is to attend an in-person Assessment Centre at our Milton Keynes office. You’ll also meet some of our managers and our current undergraduates to find out more about a placement year with us.

Please note: Our undergraduate placement roles do not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.

Our current car schemes are under review following changes in legislation from HMRC and so whilst we don’t have full details of our car scheme to share with you now, we will let you know what this looks like as soon as we are able.

Please do not apply for more than one placement role with us. This will ensure that you are considered for the placement that you are most interested in, and your skills are aligned to.