Pricing and Performance Undergraduate Placement

Vwfs; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn Learning access

Subsidised onsite canteen

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Onsite Wellbeing Centre

Team events & volunteering

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

VWFS has an undergraduate placement in Milton Keynes as a Pricing and Performance Analyst Undergraduate. You will analyse revenue, pricing and utilisation data across the Rent-a-Car business, producing reports and presenting insights to support decisions.

You’ll develop data analysis and reporting skills in a fast-paced environment, with hybrid working and a June/July start. The 12-13 month contract is designed for undergraduates requiring a placement year.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a degree in Business, Data Analytics, Economics, Mathematics or a related field
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills with an interest in reporting, analysis and AI tools
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication with multiple stakeholders
• Self-motivated with good organisational skills and initiative
• Proactive and flexible with changing demands
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Confident presenting findings and identifying opportunities

Responsibilities

• Analyse revenue, pricing and utilisation performance data across Rent-a-Car business.
• Produce, distribute and interpret performance reports, scorecards and summaries for stakeholders.
• Present data-driven insights, trends and recommendations to support decision making.
• Support training, customer experience analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Reporting

Analysis

AI tools

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree (placement year required)

Job description

About The Role

Location: Milton Keynes

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

Salary: £23,915.49

Contract: 12-13months FTC Start dates are usually in June/July

Hybrid working: We want you to get the best out of your placement, so we operate a hybrid policy where undergraduates work in the office 3 days per week. There may be times where you will need to be in more frequently depending on the needs of the business.

To apply for our undergraduate placement scheme, you must be studying for an undergraduate degree that requires a placement year. Master’s students are not eligible for this placement.

Please consider before applying if you live more than 60 minutes away from post code MK15 8HG, that you would need to relocate to either Milton Keynes or be a commutable distance (within 60 minutes).

We’re looking for an undergraduate to join our Mobility team as a Pricing and Performance Analyst Undergraduate. You will have the chance to contribute to a fast-paced environment and develop invaluable skills in data analysis, reporting, stakeholder management and communication. If you're eager to kick-start your career, possess a good understanding of data, reporting and business performance, and have a genuine passion for the field, we want to hear from you!

What will you be doing?

• Analyse revenue, pricing and utilisation performance data across the Rent-a-Car business.
• Produce, distribute and interpret performance reports, scorecards and business summaries for stakeholders.
• Present data-driven insights, trends and recommendations to support decision making.
• Support training, customer experience analysis and continuous business improvement initiatives.

What are we looking for?

• Currently studying a degree in Business, Data Analytics, Economics, Mathematics or a related field
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills with an interest in reporting, analysis and AI tools.
• Strong analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Self -motivated, with excellent organisational skills and ability to use own initiative
• A proactive and flexible approach with the ability to react appropriately and effectively to changing circumstances and demands
• Ability to work both independently and effectively within a team
• Confident presenting findings, interpreting data and identifying opportunities to improve business performance.

About Us

Why apply for an undergraduate placement with VWFS?

Here at VWFS you'll be able to kick start your professional experience in the workplace. We take on 49 undergraduates each year which we find really helps our undergraduates as you all go through the programme, building your knowledge and networks together.

You’ll also benefit from:

• A focus on personal development with access to LinkedIn Learning via our ‘Degreed’ platform and a bespoke development programme throughout your placement year delivering personal management, technical and soft skills including building successful relationships, presentation skills, IT skills and data literacy.
• A supportive environment and network of colleagues to help you get your best out of the year – in a recent survey, 100% of our undergraduates said they felt valued and supported.
• The opportunity to work on real life business projects and deliver impact around topics like sustainability.
• Subsidised onsite canteen and coffee shop
• Subsidised onsite restaurant with a range of hot and cold breakfast and lunches.
• Employee Resource Groups supporting an inclusive workplace
• Social gatherings and team events & volunteering opportunities.
• Physical and mental health support with our Onsite Wellbeing Centre

Discretionary benefits include:

• Bonus: Discretionary bonus based on both personal and Group company performance (pro-rated)
• Car schemes: The opportunity to join our popular car scheme plus car insurance cover.
• Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), will writing, retail discount vouchers, access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults). Private medical insurance is available following successful completion of probation.

Please note: Our undergraduate placement roles do not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.

More information about car schemes

Our current car schemes are under review following changes in legislation from HMRC and so whilst we don’t have full details of our car scheme to share with you now, we will let you know what this looks like as soon as we are able.

Please do not apply for more than one placement role with us. This will ensure that you are considered for the placement that you are most interested in, and your skills are aligned to.