Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - Goodwood - Bespoke Project Management - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - Goodwood - Bespoke Project Management - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is part of the BMW Group and its Goodwood manufacturing plant sits in the heart of the West Sussex countryside.

As the epitome of exclusive super luxury, a Rolls-Royce delivers unmatched quality, style, and performance. Behind the legendary brand is a team of passionate and highly talented people who do their utmost to satisfy the wishes of clients who commission a Rolls-Royce. Each year we offer internship opportunities and we are keen to hear from you if you are currently studying an undergraduate degree and are looking to complete a 13-month placement.

 The maxim of Sir Henry Royce, ‘take the best that exists and make it better’, permeates in everything we do at Rolls-Royce. As a student, you will have hands on experience from day one, gaining practical insights into the corporate operations of a world-class automotive manufacturer.

What awaits you?

• Assist the project management team in planning, coordinating, and monitoring the progress of various Bespoke feature development initiatives.
• Participate in project meetings, take detailed notes, and help maintain project documentation and status reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and alignment throughout the development lifecycle.
• Analyse existing processes and workflows within the Bespoke Product and Process department.
• Identify opportunities for streamlining and optimising these processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Support the implementation process improvements, leveraging your analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Assist in the development and documentation of new processes or the refinement of existing ones.
• Cleansing and deep-dive analysis of datasets relevant to the Bespoke organisation and provide business-supporting reports to support the identification of trends and details which aid on our decision making.
• Explore innovative capabilities of data systems with the aim to introduce them into our organisation.
• Coordination and steering of Target Management Process and key performance indicators (KPI’s).
• Structured problem solving, preferably with knowledge of the DMAIC approach.

Qualifications and Experience

• Studying towards a 2:2 bachelor’s degree - preferably in Project Management, Business Management, Engineering, IT, Data Science or other relevant field.
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to show good inter-personal skills, showing exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills, and ability to show high attention to detail to every task.
• Ability to adapt working approach depending on specific requirements, prioritise activities, work under pressure, multi-task and solve problems.
• An excellent team player who possesses solid interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office and Outlook, knowledge of VBA, Power Bi and SAP is advantageous.
• Full driving license is advantageous.

Why choose us?

· Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,300, per annum 27 days holiday (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.

· Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 40 hours a week, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.

· Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, 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.

Once you make your application you will be automatically sent cognitive tests (via Eligo) for completion before we have had the opportunity to determine your eligibility for the role. Please be aware that if you complete the tests and you are not eligible your application will not be processed any further. If you need support in undertaking the tests, please email us at FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com.

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK. 

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

 Closing date for applications: Saturday 30th November 2024