BMW Public Relations and Events Placement July 2022

We be­lieve in cre­ating an envi­ron­ment where our placement student re­ally can learn and develop dur­ing their time with us and where they are giv­en their 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 give you the opportunity to re­ally show what you can do.

Corporate Communications department is responsible for protecting, building and promoting the image of the BMW Group and its products in the UK. This involves working with a broad range of media and others who influence public opinion. The team we are recruiting for is responsible for product (BMW and MINI) communications in the UK, which includes organising events to promote our newest vehicles to a broad range of media.

What will you be doing?

• Support the team in a variety of ways including (but not limited to):
  • assisting with event organisation (planning and execution); international and national press launches, guest management, logistics planning, delivering event assets (printed and digital media)
  • assisting with fleet management: book vehicle loans, liaise with journalists and internal/external teams to ensure accurate collection and delivery arrangements and cleaning of cars, create and maintain vehicle specification sheets (including finance quotes)
  • assisting with operational administration (eg maintenance of contact databases), obtaining quotes from suppliers and raising purchase orders, 
• Liaise with media as required - supporting/researching media enquiries, working with the PR team, replying to journalist emails, sharing links to existing press resources
• Compile summary of recent coverage for internal and network contacts
• Liaise with other (internal) departments and (external) suppliers as required
• Ensure internal reporting database and image library are kept fully updated

Qualifications and Experience

• Studying towards a Bachelor degree with a predicted grade of 2:1 or higher- preferably in PR, Business or Marketing subjects.
• Relevant work experience is expected – we'd like to see a genuine interest in the field of communications, whether it’s public relations or event management. It does not need to have been particularly lengthy – two weeks in the summer holidays at a local PR agency or six months editing the school magazine are worth mentioning! We want to see initiative and drive – if you’re studying for a communications-related degree (which is not a requirement), tell us more than just what you're studying. 
• Excellent communication skills – whether in person, on the phone or written - are essential as is consistent and reliable attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) is required.

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 many fellow students 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.