Marketing Brand Communications - Placement Year

BMW Group UK; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW Group UK, Farnborough, offers a Marketing Brand Communications placement year starting July 2027 for students passionate about marketing within a premium brand environment.

You will join the Brand Communications team to learn how campaigns are planned, developed and delivered, and contribute ideas from day one across product, brand and communications activities.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a Bachelor's degree and on track to achieve at least a 2:2.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and coordination of marketing activities across advertising, websites, social media, retailer marketing and customer data.
• Collaborate with Brand Communications team, BMW UK departments and agency partners.
• Assist with communication and amplification of experiential activity across channels.
• Engage in a hands-on placement, bring curiosity and willingness to learn.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Initiative

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Marketing Brand Communications - Placement Year

YOUR INTERNSHIP STARTS WITH WHAT ENGAGES 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.

Marketing Brand Communications - Placement Year (July 2027)

BMW UK, Farnborough

We have several Marketing Brand Communications positions available to join our Brand Communications team and support the delivery of BMW marketing communications activity across the UK and Ireland. This placement is designed for students with a passion for marketing who are eager to experience firsthand how campaigns are planned, developed and delivered in a premium brand environment. You will have the opportunity to get involved from day one, contribute your ideas and build practical experience across a wide range of product, brand and communications activities.

What awaits you?

• Support the planning and coordination of marketing activities across areas such as advertising, websites, social media, retailer marketing and customer data. This could include helping to manage timelines, preparing updates, coordinating inputs from different teams and supporting the delivery of campaign materials.
• Work closely with colleagues across the Brand Communications team, wider BMW UK departments, agency partners and other stakeholders, giving you the chance to build a strong professional network and understand how different teams contribute to marketing delivery.
• Assist with the communication and amplification of experiential activity, working with teams such as Brand Experience, Press and Internal Communications to help bring brand moments to life across different channels.
• Get involved in a varied, hands-on placement where your curiosity, enthusiasm and willingness to learn will help you make the most of the opportunity.

What should you bring along?

• Studying towards a Bachelors degree and on track to achieve at least a 2:2.
• Fully competent in using Microsoft Office software such as Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent spelling, punctuation, and grammar are essential, as is a high level of attention to detail.
• A can-do attitude with the desire to go above and beyond.
• An ability to utilise initiative and present suggestions and justifications, solving problems as they arise.
• A creative personal flair with the ability to provide open-minded solutions within tasks.

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.