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 we’ll 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.

13 Month Student Placement – BMW Group Financial Services - Marketing Intern (July 2021)

This placement will be working within the dynamic Marketing Department of BMW Group Financial Services.  BMW Financial Services (GB) Limited was established in 1996 to handle wholesale, retail and fleet financing for the BMW Group. Based in Farnborough, Hampshire, it exists to support the sales of all BMW Group products in the UK and provide Retailers and customers with bespoke funding solutions and a range of insurance products enabling customers to access the whole BMW Group range (BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad).

In addition this role will also be working with the award winning ALPHERA Financial Services which is the BMW owned independent finance company, offering finance for non-BMW or MINI products. ALPHERA Financial Services also is responsible for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Financial Services and Aston Martin Financial Services within the UK.

• Working closely with the Insurance Solutions team in all aspects of marketing and product collaboration
• Assisting in the development of materials for dealers across all marketing channels for ALPHERA Financial Services, reviewing and approving artwork, liaising with other FS teams
• Creating and publishing ALPHERA Bulletins for the Dealer network
• Ensuring that all marketing material is legal and CI compliant
• Forging strong relationships with our Insurance providers, including intending monthly and project meetings
• Support of website content and functionality and improvement of Customer UX across all BMW FS Group websites
• Support of creative and functional appraisal of all projects to ensure outputs offer optimum results, generate leads and comply with CI guidelines
• Brief agencies for updating existing and creating new marketing materials   
• Liaise with other (internal) departments and (external) suppliers as required
• Support with cost centre control for budget including reporting and administration

• Studying for an undergraduate degree level in general Business or Marketing and on track to achieve a 2:1 or above

• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Strong numeracy and literacy skills where accuracy and attention to detail is key with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• A self-starter with the ability to work on their own initiative

• An outgoing personality is key as you’ll be expected to interact and network with all areas of the business both within BMW Group FS and also our sales colleagues in BMW Group UK and at times represent the marketing department in meetings with other areas of the business

• Enthusiasm and passion for marketing, including the ability to identify new opportunities and trends e.g. use of digital & social media

Did you know?

Farnborough is home to our BMW, MINI and Alphabet National Sales Centres as well as BMW Group Financial Services. 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 Ping-Pong 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.

Please note:

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.

Closing date for applications: 21 February 2021

Any further questions? Email us on hr.services.recruitment@bmwgroup.co.uk