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We be­lieve in cre­ating an envi­ron­ment where you, our placement student, can learn and develop dur­ing your time with us and where you are giv­en your own ar­eas of responsibilities from the start. Our experts and mentors will treat you as part of the team from day one; encour­aging you to bring your own ideas to the table and to give you the opportunity to show what you can re­ally do. BMW UK, Farnborough - Brand Experience - 13 month placement (July 2022) ‘Make every second count’ for our fans and customers is our aim in Experiential Marketing. We create experiences around the brand that tell a story, create content and let our guests experience the BMW products. To continue setting new experience benchmarks, our team is currently looking for a Brand Experience/Events Marketing and Partnerships Intern. What will you be doing?

In this role you will be assisting the team in 2022/2023 with key large projects as well as the day to day co-ordinating of smaller adhoc events. During the year, you shall work on a range of events with the key calendar highlights being Goodwood’s Festival of Speed and the BMW PGA Championship. That being said, the team specialises in experiential activities in the areas B2B events, brand events, Sports Marketing activities and Partnerships. During your time at BMW you shall have the opportunity to work on a range of projects in these categories whilst also reporting directly to an Events Executive who specialises in one of the aforementioned areas. Your daily responsibilities will also include operational tasks such as fleet management, event logistics and accountancy.

Qualifications and Experience

You will:

  • Be studying for a degree in Business Studies/Marketing/Events Management and predited a 2:2 or higher
  • Have a good understanding of marketing principals and experience in events or marketing
  • Have a good knowledge of the automotive industry
  • Have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

You will need to demonstrate the following skills:

  • Sound communication/interpersonal skills, diplomacy and personal presentation
  • Project management ability – planning/organisation skills, delivery to deadlines, good presentation skills (Powerpoint)
  • Proven ability to work on own initiative and flexibility to juggle multiple projects
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Proven team player with the ability to motivate others
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Willingness to work flexibly

There will be a requirement for you to work flexibly including some evenings and weekends at various locations across the UK and a full driving licence is also necessary.Did you know…

Farnborough is home to our BMW, MINI and Alphabet National Sales Centres. We’re proud of our office environment and achievements. We offer a modern way of working with an empowering office culture, some aspects of which include:

  • Our work persona shift – being yourself is effortless and so increases efficiency and reduces wasted energy. For this reason we allow our employees to express themselves through the way they dress.
  • Flexible working hours - working flexibly improves mental perspective and increases sustained productivity. This means our leaders maintain balance, not burnout, through focusing on output, not attendance.
  • The opportunity to get involved with our continued support to our house charity with a variety of fundraising events throughout the year.
  • Throughout our offices there are open creative spaces which hold facilities such as table-tennis tables to encourage innovation and employee engagement.

Why choose us?

  • Great Pay – a competitive annual salary of £18,500, 27 days holiday (pro rata to your contract) and a pension scheme.
  • Rewarding Work-Life Balance – contracted working hours are 37.5 hours a week, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
  • Exciting Additional Benefits - throughout your placement you will be supported by our experts and have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits.

What do you need to do now?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you then apply today using the link below.

The next stages of the recruiting process could include: online testing, video interview and then a face-to-face, telephone or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.

We operate rolling recruitment; this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Please ensure that you complete all the free text questions for your application to be progressed, and include a role-relevant cover letter, explaining why we should consider you for this position.

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies for a minimum of 6 months after completion of this placement and be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK, if you are not a UK passport holder.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.