Communications & Events - Placement Year

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Oxford seeks a Communications & Events Intern for a 13-month placement starting July 2026. You will support communication tasks, manage social media channels, and assist with plant tours and event organization. Ideal candidates should have a passion for communication and be pursuing relevant studies. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary of £25,250

26 days holiday per annum (pro-rata)

On-site gym

Subsidised restaurant

Access to discounts and offers

Responsibilities

• Support internal and external communications for presentations and events.
• Manage and develop the MINI Plant Oxford Instagram channel.
• Assist in planning plant tours for diverse audiences.
• Support marketing efforts for plant tours through various channels.
• Contribute to the growth of plant tours for visitor experience.
• Support daily business tasks and administrative activities.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English skills

Passion for engaging and communicating with people

Proficient in IT software, content management systems, social media

Well-organised and proactive self-starter

Education

Studying towards a degree in business studies, tourism, media, or communications at 2.2 level or above

Tools

Photography and video editing

Job description

Communications & Events - Placement Year

A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS OFF.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

We believe in creating an environment where our interns truly learn by doing, with their own areas of responsibility right from the start. Our experts will treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your ideas to the table, and give you the opportunity to show what you can do.

Job Title: MINI Plant, Oxford - Communications & Events - 13 Month Placement (July 2026)
Location: BMW UK Manufacturing, Oxford

Start Date: July 2026

What awaits you?

• Support internal and external communications, including generating engaging story ideas and content for presentations, events, and social media.
• Manage and develop the MINI Plant Oxford Instagram channel, engaging over 30,000 followers.
• Assist in planning, organising, and executing a variety of events and plant tours for diverse audiences.
• Contribute to marketing efforts for plant tours through digital and traditional channels.
• Support the growth and innovation of plant tours to enhance visitor experience.
• Support daily business tasks and administrative activities.
• The ability to travel to other UK sites when necessary.

What should you bring along?

• Studying towards a degree in business studies, tourism, media, or communications – at 2.2 level or above.
• Passionate about engaging and communicating with people.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Proficient in IT software, content management systems, social media, photography, including video editing.
• Well-organised, confident, and a proactive self-starter.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable.

What can you look forward to?

• Competitive annual salary of £25,250.
• 26 days holiday per annum (pro-rata).
• Work–life balance with contracted 37 hours/week and a half-day on Fridays.
• On-site gym, subsidised restaurant, and access to the Advantages scheme for discounts and offers.

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include online testing, an in person assessment centre and then a virtual interview with the hiring manager.

Please note:

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: Friday 31st October 2025

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