Events Assistant - Placement Year

BMW Group UK; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Pay

Rewarding Work-Life Balance

Advantages scheme & on-site benefits

Job summary

BMW UK in Farnborough is seeking an Events Assistant for a placement year (July 2027). You will support the delivery of effective event and experiential solutions aligned with the BMW Marketing strategy to support brand and sales objectives.

You'll coordinate with Brand Experience and other teams, manage logistics, budget planning, and stakeholder communication. You must be studying for a Bachelor's degree, aiming for at least a 2:2, with a passion for automotive branding and strong

Qualifications

• Studying toward a bachelor's degree with at least a 2:2.
• Demonstrable project management ability and meeting deadlines.
• Passion for the automotive industry and premium brand environments.
• Excellent organization and budget planning with attention to detail.
• Creative, analytical, and strategic thinking.
• Collaborates across brand channels to ensure integrated activity.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support development and planning for activities, including managing bespoke elements.
• Coordinate with Brand Experience, agencies and partners to maximise impact.
• Assist with communications and amplification across Marketing channels.

Skills

Project management

Budget planning

Communication

Creativity

Analytical thinking

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

2:2 minimum expected

Job description

Events Assistant - Placement Year

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.

Events Assistant – Placement Year (July 2027)

BMW UK, Farnborough

We are looking for multiple students who would like to be a big part of the Brand Experience team by supporting with the delivery of effective event and experiential solutions in line with the BMW Marketing strategy to support the brand and sales objectives.

What awaits you:

• Support development and planning for all related activities as required, including project managing bespoke elements to ensure professional planning and execution of all experiential activities. This includes car logistics, workshop liaison, financial planning and working across other departments and agency partners to ensure our activities deliver the absolute maximum across the business.
• Close collaboration across multiple teams – both within the Brand Experience team, other key third parties and stakeholders. The world is your networking oyster.
• Assist with the communication and amplification of experiential activities working closely with Marketing Communications, Press, Internal Communications and Retailer Communications.

Qualifications and experience:

• Studying towards a bachelor's degree and on track to achieve at least a 2:2.
• Demonstrable project management ability including planning / organisation skills, delivery to deadlines with the ability to make decisions and operate on own initiative.
• Passion for the automotive industry and understanding of working in a premium brand environment.
• Excellent organisation / management and budget planning skills, with outstanding attention to detail.
• The ability to think creatively, analytically, and strategically.
• Collaborate closely with internal brand teams to ensure activity is integrated across channels (content, digital, social, PR) and consistent with overall marketing plan.
• A confident driver with a full driving licence. You will be required to travel – sometimes solo in a BMW Group vehicle – to venues and events.

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 – Be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can learn, grow, and contribute to the future of luxury automotive excellence.
• 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.

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