Corporate Performance and Development Assistant - Placement Year

BMW Group UK; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension scheme

On-site restaurant

Advantages discount scheme

Job summary

BMW Group UK in Farnborough invites applicants for a Corporate Performance and Development Assistant placement year. You will support event planning, activation of engagement activities and key corporate initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders across the business.

You will analyse sales data and KPIs to spot risks and opportunities, contributing to action plans and innovative projects that align with your studies and future leadership potential within BMW Group.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a bachelor's degree in a business-related field and on track to achieve a minimum 2:2.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks with differing timescales and objectives.
• A general understanding of BMW, MINI and the automotive industry is advantageous.
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• The successful candidate will be a source of innovation and creativity for our business as well as a resource that will challenge our norms. Our goal is to nurture a future leader for the BMW Group.
• A full UK driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the organisation with planning and activation of corporate customer engagement events to showcase BMW and MINI products to new and existing customers.
• Support strategic projects to ensure BMW Group maintains its position as the number one Corporate Sales brand.
• Interpret sales data, competitive trends and KPIs to identify risks and opportunities and development of any subsequent actions and programmes.
• The Sales department is at the forefront of new initiatives within the industry, allowing you to take an active role in special projects that may also relate to your own studies or interests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business (2:2)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Corporate Performance and Development Assistant - Placement Year

YOUR INTERNSHIP. START WITH WHAT DRIVES YOU.

We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing and where they are given their own areas of responsibility right from the start of their time with us. That’s why our experts will treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

Summit ONE at Farnborough (Hampshire), is home to the National Sales Company for the BMW Group in the UK, as well as BMW Group Financial Services , offering retailers, corporate and private customers a range of customised financial services.

Our self-contained campus offers a modern and flexible working environment.

• Our work persona shift – we encourage our employees to express themselves through the way they dress.
• Flexible working hours - working flexibly improves mental perspective and productivity. This allows employees to focus on outputs
• Opportunities to get involved with our chosen charity through a variety of fundraising events.
• Creative areas and social spaces to encourage collaboration with colleagues and employee engagement

BMW UK, Farnborough – Corporate Performance and Development Assistant - Placement Year (July 2027)

You will be an integral and valued member of our team from day one, working closely with colleagues and external stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience across all functions of the business.

What awaits you?

• Support the organisation with planning and activation of corporate customer engagement events to showcase BMW and MINI products to new and existing customers.
• Support strategic projects to ensure BMW Group maintains its position as the number one Corporate Sales brand.
• Interpret sales data, competitive trends and KPIs to identify risks and opportunities and development of any subsequent actions and programmes.
• The Sales department is at the forefront of new initiatives within the industry, allowing you to take an active role in special projects that may also relate to your own studies or interests.

Qualifications and Experience

• Studying towards a bachelor's degree in a Business-related field and on track to achieve a minimum 2:2.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks with differing timescales and objectives.
• A general understanding of BMW, MINI and the automotive industry is advantageous.
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• The successful candidate will be a source of innovation and creativity for our business as well as a resource that will challenge our norms. Our goal is to nurture a future leader for the BMW Group.
• A full UK driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK is essential.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract)and an attractive pension schem
• 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, including an 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 include a virtual assessment centre and an in-person 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.

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