New Business - Placement Year

BMW Group; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Farnborough is offering an internship as a New Business Process Intern. This role includes supporting process improvement initiatives, collaborating across various teams, and creating training materials. The ideal candidate will be studying a Business or Economics degree with strong Excel and communication skills. Competitive salary of £25,300 along with additional benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days holiday

Attractive pension scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Candidates must be returning to studies for at least 6 months after this placement.
• Proof of legal right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Support New Business process reviews and workshops.
• Run a cross-departmental weekly newsletter.
• Assist in the creation of training material for New Business.

Skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive self-starter

Education

Studying a degree in Business or Economics

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS-OFF.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

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 Financial Services, Farnborough - New Business - 13 Month Placement (July 2026)

As New Business Process Intern, you''ll be in an interesting position where you''ll interact significantly with all three New Business teams together with getting involved in activities which will bring you into contact with other teams from across the business, these will include finance, compliance, operations, sales and IT. You will be involved with assisting in ongoing process improvement initiatives including workshops, process reviews and process mapping. You will also provide support on the production of an interactive training library for New Business.

What awaits you?

• Support New Business process reviews by assisting with the organisation of process review workshops, including facilitation of follow up actions, process mapping, identifying pain points and gathering ideas for solutions.
• Take ownership of & run a cross departmental weekly Newsletter. Collating updates across the department and good news stories.
• Support the management and implementation of Business Change Enhancements raised by and implemented in New Business.
• Work with the New Business QA Analyst on actions for improvement driven from the QA results.
• Support in the creation of a training material for New Business.
• Supporting projects as required, including minute taking for steering committees and management meetings.
• Maintenance of the New Business internal internet pages.
• Any other team tasks as required.

What should you bring along?

• Studying a degree in Business or Economics related degree heading towards a 2:1.
• Intermediate Excel skills (including data analysis) and competent knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong communication, influencing, facilitation, and confidence to engage with senior management; outgoing, inquisitive, and professional.
• Ability to adapt approach to requirements; proactive self-starter with a high level of initiative.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and put forward improvement ideas; strong numerical and reasoning skills.
• Good attention to detail; ability to work at both detailed and high levels, prioritise, multi-task, and handle pressure.
• Ability to work remotely from home when required.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay - A competitive annual salary of £25,300, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance - Contracted working hours are 37.5 hours a week.
• 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 online testing, an in person assessment centre and then a virtual 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

Closing date for applications: Friday 31st October 2025

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