Internal Communications - Placement Year

BMW Group UK; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Advantages scheme discounts

Job summary

BMW Group UK in Farnborough is offering a Placement Year in Internal Communications. You will support planning and delivery of internal messages across channels, draft engaging content, and publish content across email, intranet, Viva Engage and apps.

You will source imagery, create infographics, assist with filming, and help organise internal events and CSR activities while developing practical communications skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with 2:1 or higher in a relevant field.
• Interest in communications, marketing or business management.
• Strong writing and communication abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of internal communications across channels.
• Draft engaging content in a clear, consistent tone of voice.
• Publish content on email, intranet, Viva Engage, and apps.
• Source imagery, create infographics, and assist with video content.
• Assist with planning internal events and CSR activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong written English

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:1+)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Internal Communications - Placement Year

YOUR INTERNSHIP. START WITH WHAT INSPIRES YOU.

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.

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