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We believe in creating an environment where our placement student 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.
Human Resource Management – Training Department
The BMW Group UK Training department is responsible for meeting the training and development needs of all employee and apprentices within our UK based businesses, based in Oxford, Swindon, Coleshill (near Birmingham), Farnborough and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in West Sussex (dealerships are not within the scope of our responsibility).
Your time will be split between the two teams, employee training and apprentice training, where you will be involved in day to day activities, such as developing training strategy focussing upon learning culture, leading the marketing and communication topic to ensure our offers are known and utilised, as well as developing and enabling webinars as a medium for learning within the employee training space. In the apprentice training area, you will be part of the team to develop a new platform for tracking all training plans as well as the contractual agreements between the individual, company and the training provider.
This is a fantastic opportunity, if you are excited about developing people, to gain first-hand knowledge, take responsibility for and further enhance the learning opportunities offered by the world’s leading premium automotive manufacturer.
What will you be doing?
- Integration into the team through specific tasks which will generate understanding of current business processes.
- Organisation and co-ordination of training activities and topics.
- Research into new forms of training.
- Steering of identified projects and innovations within the given department.
- Representing the business at events and activities.
Qualifications and Experience
- Undertaking a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Business or Human Resources, progressing towards a minimum 2:2 or above
- Proactive with a ‘hands on’ approach and a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
- Confidence & ability to put ideas forwards.
- Good communication utilising a range of different media.
- Drive to improve and open to new ideas.
- Flexibility.
- Time-Management, has the ability to deal with multiple topics and meet tight deadlines.
Why choose us?
- Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £18,500, 26 days holiday (pro rata to your contract) and a pension scheme as well as a subsided on-site restaurant.
- Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37 hours a week, with a half-day on a Friday 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, or 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.
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
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 or European passport holder.
