Project Management Undergraduate Placement

Vwfs; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Car scheme

Pension plan

Subsidised canteen

Onsite restaurant

Wellbeing centre

Employee networks

Job summary

VWFS is seeking an undergraduate to join the Customer & Product Transformation function as a Project Management Undergraduate in Milton Keynes. The role is a 12-13 month FTC with a hybrid policy (office 3 days per week).

Salary is £23,915.49 per year, closing 30 September 2026. You will support projects across the business, help keep programmes on track with clear reporting, governance and collaboration, and assist a Project Manager on a small project to build business, analytical and

Qualifications

• Must be currently studying a business-related degree with a placement year.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to build stakeholder relationships.
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage changing priorities.
• Able to work both in a team and independently; willing to learn.
• Awareness of AI and interest in improving ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Support production of clear project status reports.
• Monitor project plans, milestones and dependencies with delivery teams.
• Raise resource requests and assist with budget administration.
• Prepare meeting packs, take minutes, maintain logs, and build stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Project coordination

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Initiative

Stakeholder management

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field with placement year

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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).

Are you organised, curious and ready to see how real projects come together? We’re looking for an undergraduate to join our Customer & Product Transformation function as a Project Management Undergraduate. You’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting projects and programmes across the business, helping teams stay on track through clear reporting, effective governance and strong collaboration. You’ll also have the opportunity to support a Project Manager with the delivery of a small project, building valuable business, analytical and stakeholder management skills along the way.

What will you be doing?

• Support the production of clear, accurate project status reports and help Project Managers maintain high-quality project information.
• Help monitor project and programme plans, key milestones and dependencies, working with Project Support Officers and delivery teams.
• Raise and track resource requests, support project budget administration, and help prepare for quality and stage reviews.
• Prepare and distribute meeting and steering committee packs, complete meeting minutes, maintain Risk, Action, Issue and Dependency logs, and build positive stakeholder relationships across the business.

What are we looking for?

• Currently studying towards a business related degree that includes a placement year.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with a willingness to continue developing these skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to understand the wider context behind information and decisions.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Proactive and organised, with the confidence to use your own initiative, take responsibility and keep learning.
• Adaptable and comfortable balancing changing priorities, deadlines and different project requirements.
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently and constructively challenge information when needed.
• An improvement mindset, awareness of AI and its capabilities, and an interest in identifying better ways of working.

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.