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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.

We are looking for a student to join our Strategy team for 13 months starting July 2022. This is a diverse and interesting role where you’ll provide support to the team in a number of activities and projects.  The strategy team is responsible for the implementation of the key strategic initiatives of the company.

What will you be doing?

  • Strategic cross-functional interactions across multiple disciplines in the business
  • Analysis of business, market and industry-specific trends, utilising the conclusions from the analysis to identify business opportunities and risks.
  • Project Management support for the development of the resulting strategic concepts, e.g. previous interns have supported the business transition through Brexit and the market implementation of the BMW Group electric vehicle strategy.
  • Preparation of monthly KPI tracking and business reports.
  • Management and control of organisation charts.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Studying for a Bachelor's degree and on track to achieve a 2:1 or above in a relevant discipline such as, but not limited to, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Finance and Business, Business Management, Strategy
  • Commercial background with some experience in a working environment
  • Creative and analytical thinker and able to analyse facts and summarise
  • Able to solve problems in a logical way
  • Commercially focused with strong numerical, negotiation and influencing skills
  • Excellent report writing, communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong team player with ideally some researching/consulting experience

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 to 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 of 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.