Projects - Placement Year

BMW Group UK; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday pro rata

Pension scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Advantages scheme

Job summary

BMW Group UK in Farnborough invites motivated undergraduates to join a Placement Year (July 2027) focusing on The New Retail initiative. You will work closely with the TNR team to support timelines, risk tracking, and local input for the Munich project.

Gain exposure across Sales, Finance and Marketing while developing practical change-management experience. You will be part of a large transformation within the BMW Group, contributing to strategic goals and delivering real value through

Qualifications

• Studying towards a Bachelor's 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, with high attention to detail.
• A can-do attitude with the desire to go above and beyond.
• An ability to utilise initiative and present suggestions with justification.
• A creative personal flair with open-minded solutions within tasks.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the Strategic direction of the BMW Groups business by working with the TNR project team.
• Supporting the The New Retail (TNR) project manager and team to manage project timelines with multiple business partners within the UK, IE and Munich.
• Collating and tracking potential risks or issues that could affect the roll out of The New Retail Project.
• Co-ordinate and relaying local market input to the Munich project team for key business requirements.
• Monitoring progress of the local BMW Group workstreams to ensure alignment with Munich groups.
• Co-ordination of key project meetings and communications.
• Opportunity to work with Sales, Finance and Marketing to support deliverables.
• Support the delivery of the change management programme including workshops, training and events.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree (on track to 2:2)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Projects - Placement Year

OUR 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.

Project Placement - Placement Year (July 2027)

BMW Financial Service, Farnborough.

This role will be specifically focused on ensuring the BMW Group remains at the forefront of our changing and highly dynamic industry, through supporting, developing, and implementing The New Retail (TNR) initiative to maximise market potential and ensure the highest quality of business for the BMW Group. Based in the UK headquarters in Farnborough you will be part of one of the largest and most exciting projects in BMW's history and part of the wider transformation of the automotive industry.

What awaits you?

• Contributing to the Strategic direction of the BMW Groups business by working with the TNR project team.
• Supporting the The New Retail (TNR) project manager and team to manage project timelines with multiple business partners within the UK, IE and Munich.
• Collating and tracking the potential risks or issues that could affect the roll out of The New Retail Project.
• Co-ordinate and relaying local market input to the Munich project team for key business requirements to ensure that they meet the groups operational and strategic requirements.
• Monitoring progress of each of the local BMW Group workstreams (project areas) to ensure that progress toward the completion of the project is working in parallel with the Munich working groups.
• Co-ordination of key project meeting and communications.
• Opportunity to work with different areas of the business such as Sales, Finance and Marketing to support them with their project deliverables and broaden your experience of BMW and business in general.
• Support the delivery of the change management programme for internal employees and Retailers. This includes working on the development of workshops, training and other events, and the delivery of these activities

What should you bring along?

• Studying towards a Bachelor's 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 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 - Be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can learn, grow, and contribute to the future of luxury automotive excellence.
• 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