Government Affairs - Placement Year

BMW Group; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Pension scheme

On-site restaurant

Advantages scheme

Job summary

BMW Group in Farnborough is offering a Government Affairs placement year (July 2027). You will support daily administration, policy work and event organization, liaise with government bodies and internal teams, and help coordinate visits to UK plants and stakeholder activities.

The role develops communication, liaison, and event-planning skills within a global automotive group and offers exposure to regulatory engagement and public affairs activities.

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.
• 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.

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, 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Internship. Start With What Matters To You.

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.

BMW National Sales Centre, Farnborough, Government Affairs - Placement Year (July 2027)

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 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.
• 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, 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

Government Affairs - Placement Year