Energy and Environmental Management - Placement Year

BMW Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive organization is seeking an Energy and Environmental Management Intern for a 13-month placement starting July 2025 in Oxford. You will gain hands-on experience in sustainability strategies and compliance reporting, as well as enhance employee environmental awareness. Candidates should be studying a relevant degree and possess teamwork and decision-making skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £23,650 and exciting benefits including an on-site gym and subsidized restaurant.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday

On-site gym

Subsidised restaurant

Qualifications

• Studying towards a degree with a target of 2:1 or above.
• Awareness of environmental topics.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Enhance understanding of environmental legislation in manufacturing.
• Develop data processes for compliance reporting.
• Support energy-related sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Time management

Decision making

IT skills

Education

Relevant course in the environmental field or related degree

Tools

Power BI

MS Suite

Job description

A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS-OFF.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That's why our experts 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 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.

MINI Plant, Oxford - Energy and Environmental Management Intern - 13 Month Placement (July 2026)

We believe in creating an environment where our placement student really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That is why our experts 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.

We are looking for an internship to join the team for 13 months, starting July 2025. The team is responsible for interpreting and deploying BMW Group sustainability strategies as well as ensuring compliance to UK environmental regulations.

What awaits you?

• Enhancing your understanding of environmental legislation in the manufacturing context.
• Awareness of environmental topics, strategies for improvement and monitoring performance of key environmental topics.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to gather data and produce reports for compliance reporting.
• Developing active communication initiatives to enhance the environmental awareness of all employees.
• Manipulating data to enable effective display and analysis of environmental data.
• Leveraging Power BI and other data visualization tools to develop advanced reporting capabilities.
• Establishing targets and reporting data structures within the BMW cloud environment.
• Engaging in cross-functional collaboration across UK manufacturing plants.
• Supporting energy-related sustainability initiatives and projects.

Qualifications and experience

• Studying towards a relevant course in the environmental field or business related degree and on course to achieve a 2:1 or above. Work experience can be particularly useful in areas such as: administration, building, business, construction, and engineering.
• Awareness of environmental topics.
• Teamwork skills and the ability to lead and motivate others.
• Confident decision making.
• Time management and project management skills
• IT skills preferred, particularly with experience of the MS Suite.
• A practical, flexible and innovative approach to work with an ability to prioritise workload.
• A full driving license may be required, if travelling between sites.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay - A competitive annual salary of £23,650, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance - Contracted working hours are 37 hours a week, with a half day on a Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Exciting Additional Benefits - You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including an on-site gym, 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?

Apply early as we operate rolling recruitment-applications may close earlier if we receive sufficient interest. The process includes online testing, an assessment centre, and a virtual interview with the hiring manager.

Eligibility:

• Returning to studies for at least 6 months after the placement.
• Proof of legal right to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

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: Sunday 30th November 2025

Further Questions?

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