Corporate Communications - Placement Year

BMW Group; United Kingdom; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Advantages scheme

Descripción de la vacante

BMW Group UK in Farnborough offers a Corporate Communications placement year, starting July 2027, to gain hands-on experience in media relations, events, and UK product communications for BMW and MINI.

You will support press fleet management, create vehicle spec sheets, assist with events, manage press launches, and maintain databases. Applicants should be studying for a 2:1 in PR/Business/Marketing, hold a UK driving licence and have strong communication skills.

Formación

• Studying towards a Bachelor’s degree with predicted 2:1 or higher, preferably in PR, Business, or Marketing.
• Relevant work experience in communications, PR, or event management; short internships valued.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsabilidades

• Support press fleet management: book vehicle loans, coordinate with journalists and internal/external teams to ensure accurate collection, delivery, and car preparation.
• Create and maintain vehicle specification sheets to ensure up-to-date, accurate information.
• Assist with event organization: plan and execute events, from logistics to on-site coordination.
• Manage international and national press launches: guest management, logistics planning, and delivering event assets (printed and digital media).
• Handle operational administration: maintain contact databases, obtain supplier quotes, and raise purchase orders.
• Liaise with media as needed: assist with media enquiries, collaborate with the PR team, respond to journalist emails, share press resources, compile summaries of recent coverage for internal and network contacts, and keep the internal reporting database and image library fully updated.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Driving licence

Attention to detail

Initiative

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in progress (2:1) in PR/Business/Marketing

Herramientas

Microsoft Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel)

Descripción del empleo

External Corporate Communication Farnborough 04.10.2026

Corporate Communications - Placement Year

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BMW, National Sales Company, Farnborough - Corporate Communications - Placement Year (July 2027)

The Corporate Communications department is responsible for protecting, building and promoting the image of the BMW Group and its products in the UK - this involves working with a broad range of media and others who influence public opinion. The team is responsible for product (BMW and MINI) communications in the UK, which includes organising vehicle loans and events to promote our newest vehicles to a broad range of media.

What awaits you?

• Support press fleet management: book vehicle loans, coordinate with journalists and internal/external teams to ensure accurate collection, delivery, and car preparation.
• Create and maintain vehicle specification sheets to ensure up-to-date, accurate information.
• Assist with event organization: plan and execute events, from logistics to on-site coordination.
• Manage international and national press launches: guest management, logistics planning, and delivering event assets (printed and digital media).
• Handle operational administration: maintain contact databases, obtain supplier quotes, and raise purchase orders.
• Liaise with media as needed: assist with media enquiries, collaborate with the PR team, respond to journalist emails, share press resources, compile summaries of recent coverage for internal and network contacts, and keep the internal reporting database and image library fully updated.

What should you bring along?

• Studying towards a Bachelor’s degree with a predicted grade of 2:1 or higher, preferably in PR, Business, or Marketing.
• Relevant work experience showing genuine interest in communications, PR, or event management; short stints (e.g., two weeks in a PR agency, managing social media, or editing a school site) are valuable.
• Demonstrates initiative and drive; if studying a communications-related degree (not required), share more than just your course title.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication skills in person, on the phone, and in writing, with consistent, reliable attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a supportive working environment that promotes wellbeing, flexibility and sustainable success.
• Exciting Additional Benefits –You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

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.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th October 2026

Corporate Communications - Placement Year

Legal Entity:

Location:

Farnborough

Job Field:

External Corporate Communication

Job Id:

191778

Publication Date:

04.10.2026

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