Internal Communications & Change Management - Placement Year 2027

BMW Group UK; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

Work-life balance

On-site restaurant

Advantages discounts

Job summary

BMW Group UK is seeking an Internal Communications and Change Management Intern in Farnborough for a placement year starting July 2027. You will interact with all business functions across the organisation, from the Management Committee to associates, and collaborate with our National Sales Companies and UK manufacturing plants to align daily and weekly communications.

The role offers hands-on experience supporting Change & Innovation and Internal Communications Managers, defining channels,

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards a Business-related undergraduate degree or similar, with predicted grade of 2:2 and above.
• Strong communication, influencing and facilitation skills.
• Ability to adapt working approach depending on specific requirements.
• Confidence to challenge the status quo and put forward suggestions for improvement.
• Confidence to communicate with senior management and all business areas.
• Strong written, numerical and reasoning skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Data analysis skills.
• Ability to work at both a detailed and high level.
• Ability to prioritise activities, work under pressure and multi-task.
• Competent knowledge of MS Office suite (PowerPoint and Excel).
• Outgoing, inquisitive and confident with a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Support with 'All Employee' meetings and events.
• Define and develop communications, ensuring we are fully leveraging all appropriate channels, including actively exploiting digital media assets.
• Influence, drive and support all activities which promote positive employee engagement within our workplace.
• Use an employee voice tool to identify trends and actions with the support of the business to support the implementation of positive change.
• Support the Change & Innovation Manager in the creation and facilitation of Strategy workshops and training.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Facilitation

Data analysis

MS Office

Adaptability

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Questioning/curiosity

Education

Business undergraduate degree

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint)

MS Excel

Job description

YOUR INTERNSHIP. START WITH WHAT EMPOWERS YOU.

As the Internal Communications and Change Management Intern, you will have a pivotal role, giving you the opportunity to interact with all business functions at every level across the organisation, from the Management Committee to all associates. The role is varied, enabling you to explore all aspects of the company including collaborating with the BMW & MINI National Sales Companies, Headquarters in Munich, BMW Financial Services in Ireland and UK Manufacturing Plants. You will be responsible for the creation and alignment of daily and weekly communications for all BMW Group Financial Services entities in the UK and Ireland. You will work with various stakeholders from around the business to support the team transform business working practices and engage our people with our strategic direction.

BMW Finanical Services, Farnborough, Internal Communications & Change Management - Placement Year (July 2027)

What awaits you?

This internship will support the Change & Innovation and Internal Communications Managers. The role holder will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Support with 'All Employee' meetings and events.
• Define and develop communications, ensuring we are fully leveraging all appropriate channels, including actively exploiting digital media assets.
• Influence, drive and support all activities which promote positive employee engagement within our workplace.
• Use an employee voice tool to identify trends and actions with the support of the business to support the implementation of positive change.
• Support the Change & Innovation Manager in the creation and facilitation of Strategy workshops and training.

What should you bring along?

• Currently studying towards a Business-related undergraduate degree or similar, with predicted grade of 2:2 and above.
• Strong communication, influencing and facilitation skills.
• Ability to adapt working approach depending on specific requirements.
• Confidence to challenge the status quo and put forward suggestions for improvement.
• Confidence to communicate with senior management and all business areas.
• Strong written, numerical and reasoning skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Data analysis skills.
• Ability to work at both a detailed and high level.
• Ability to prioritise activities, work under pressure and multi-task.
• Competent knowledge of MS Office suite (specifically PowerPoint and Excel).
• Individual must be outgoing, inquisitive and confident with a professional approach.

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.

About the Company

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.