Internal Communications - Placement Year

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday pro rata

Pension scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Advantages scheme

Job summary

BMW Group UK is offering a placement year in Internal Communications. You will help plan and deliver messages across channels, draft engaging content, and manage content across email, intranet, Viva Engage, and apps.

You’ll also source imagery, create visuals, and support video content and events. The role requires a relevant bachelor’s degree with a 2:1, strong writing skills, and good knowledge of Office tools.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a bachelor’s degree with a predicted 2:1 or higher in a relevant field.
• Relevant work experience and interest in communications.
• Excellent communication skills and strong written English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of internal communications across channels.
• Draft engaging content that communicates information clearly and consistently.
• Publish content across email, intranet, Viva Engage, digital signage, and apps.
• Source imagery, create infographics, and assist with video content.
• Support the planning and delivery of internal events and CSR activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong written English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business Management or Marketing (2:1)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Internal Communications - Placement Year

Posting Start Date: 10/4/26

Farnborough, United Kingdom

We’re looking for a creative and enthusiastic intern to join the Internal Communications team within Corporate Communications – the department responsible for protecting, building and promoting the image of the BMW Group and its products in the UK.

Communication plays an important part in helping our people feel informed, connected and engaged with the business. In this role, you’ll work across a wide range of topics, from product news and sustainability to corporate announcements and CSR activity, developing practical internal communications skills within a fast-paced environment.

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What awaits you?

• Support the planning and delivery of internal communications, ensuring messages are shared via the most appropriate channels.
• Work with colleagues across the business to draft engaging content that communicates information clearly, accurately and in a consistent tone of voice.
• Publish and manage content across a range of channels and platforms, including email, intranet, Viva Engage, digital signage and employee apps.
• Source supporting imagery, create infographics, and support with filming and editing video content to enhance the impact of our internal communications.
• Support the planning and delivery of internal events, including all-staff town halls, CSR initiatives and social activities.

What should you bring along?

• You’ll be studying towards a bachelor’s degree, with a predicted grade of 2:1 or higher in a relevant field such as (but not limited to) Communications, Business Management or Marketing.
• Relevant work experience and a genuine interest in communications. This could include contributing to a university newsletter or social media account, supporting charity or student events, or creating and editing video content.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong written English, with a passion for writing and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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.

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include a virtual assessment centre and an in-person interview with the hiring manager.

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

Any further questions? Email us on [e-mail]