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Bentley’s legendary history needs no retelling – we’ve been creating extraordinary customer journeys for more than a century. But what will Bentley’s future look like? And could you play a part in shaping it? A transformation is happening, evolution in real time, as we undertake our own extraordinary journey towards becoming a sustainable, wholly ethical technology and mobility solutions business.
This bold vision can’t happen without bright, fresh minds, innovators and disruptors, challengers of preconceptions. Could that be you? We seek motivated and digital-savvy individuals to join us on our journey, to help envision and shape Bentley’s future. If you are interested in building your career as a Communications Undergraduate within an extraordinary company, this could be your moment. The perfect chance to make a difference.
The undergraduate programme
The Bentley Undergraduate Programme will drive your personal and professional development to new heights. Working closely with technical experts, a community of peers and other trainees, you will spend your year focusing on projects and tasks aligned to your home department’s objectives. At Bentley, we ensure everybody feels connected to our amazing products and services - and as an integral part of the team your input will be valued alongside every colleague.
Additionally, you will spend time developing your behaviours and project management skills through collaborative work with our community of trainees. Undergraduates at Bentley work with apprentices, graduates and interns to deliver community and sustainability projects.
The Communications team is at the heart of the business, responsible for all of Bentley’s internal and external media content. The Undergraduate will work as part of this team and will develop a thorough understanding of a busy press office. Important tasks include; handling day-to-day media enquiries, managing timely and accurate responses to journalists on all Bentley topics and supporting on media visits to the Bentley Factory. As well as researching, creating and writing press releases, press materials and briefing documents for both product and corporate PR projects.
Requirements
We believe that every candidate can make a difference. The difference about working at Bentley is all about questions – not the questions we ask you but the questions you ask us. What kind of future do we want to build? If we can open our minds to new ideas we can create extraordinary journeys, not only for our customers, but also for ourselves.
To apply for this Undergraduate Programme you must be on course to achieve a minimum of a 2:1 qualification in a relevant degree subject area, alongside a pass in Maths and English at GCSE Level.
A successful candidate will:
- Have a strong interest in and practical experience of writing, journalism and working in a media environment
- Be confident in all Microsoft Office programs and interest to learn Bentley’s Intranet Content Management System
- Be a team player, with a keen sense of their own responsibility to the team, the business and themselves
- Be adaptable, quick-thinking and with an appetite for problem-solving
- Be pro-active in pushing new ideas and solutions forward
- Be excited to take ownership of and deliver projects
- Embrace the challenge of influencing stakeholders, both internal and external
- Be confident yet open-minded – willing to listen and learn from every Colleague
Benefits
Our aim is to create extraordinary Colleague journeys to support and recognise your valued contribution. The equally high value we place on every individual is underpinned by our culture of diversity and inclusion, which fosters a collaborative environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves and empowered to be the best they can be.
In return for your dedication and commitment you will receive a package of benefits including:
- Flexible working (including support for hybrid working)
- Guidance and support from a sponsoring manager who is an expert in their field
- Access to a network of Bentley Graduates and specialists to share ideas and support with
- 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Subsidised catering facilities including an onsite Starbucks and Costa Coffee
- Discounted onsite gym facilities
