Government Affairs Placement Year

BMW Group; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is offering a Corporate Communications internship for 13 months starting in July 2026. Interns will support the Government Affairs team with administrative tasks, event organization, and liaising with government bodies. Candidates should be pursuing or have completed a bachelor's degree in Politics or Communications with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Competitive salary and additional employee benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Currently studying or having completed a Bachelor's degree with a passion for Politics and communications at 2.2 level or above.
• Relevant work experience or enthusiasm for government politics and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Support the Government Affairs team in daily administration policy work and event organization.
• Assist in liaising with government and external bodies as well as internal departments.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of events.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Passion for politics and communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Politics or Communications (2.2 level or above)

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. Thats 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.

Position : Corporate Communications - 13 Month Placement (July 2026)

Location : BMW National Sales Company Farnborough

Start Date : July 2026

What awaits you

• Support the Government Affairs team in daily administration policy work and event organization.
• Assist in liaising with government and external bodies as well as internal departments.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of events including visits to UK plants and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Help build and maintain relationships with UK government officials and external organizations.
• Support internal and external communications to promote BMW priorities and initiatives.

What should you bring along

• Currently studying or having completed a Bachelors degree with a passion for Politics and communications at 2.2 level or above.
• Relevant work experience or enthusiasm for government politics and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word PowerPoint Excel).
• Ability to support event planning stakeholder liaison and administrative tasks effectively.

What can you look forward to

• Great Pay A competitive annual salary ofdays holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance Contracted working hours are37.5 hours a week.
• 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 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