Strategy Development Placement - BMW UK, Financial Services, Farnborough

Strategy Development Placement - BMW UK, Financial Services, Farnborough

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Summit ONE in Farnborough is home to the National Sales Company for the BMW Group in the UK, as well as BMW Group Financial Services which offers retailers, corporate and private customers a range of customised financial services. Alphabet (GB) Ltd. as a leading provider of Business Mobility Services is also located in Farnborough.

Within our self-contained campus, 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.
• 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.

BMW UK, Financial Services, Farnborough – Customer, Strategy, Change and Innovation – 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

The Customer, Strategy, Change and Innovation team is responsible for the development of strategy for Alphabet UK and BMW Group Financial Services, together with managing the implementation of this strategy. In this varied and interesting student placement, you’ll be responsible for supporting the ongoing development, communication and implementation monitoring of business strategy. Furthermore, you’ll also play an integral part in the cultural development of our organisation in support of the strategy including focus on customer orientation and sustainability. As a highly motivated, confident, self-starter with strong analytical skills, you’ll also excel in delivering creative and effective communication, employee engagement and change management within the organisation.

What awaits you?

• Support the Head of Customer, Strategy, Change and Innovation in steering the business strategy development process, this involves working with the management committee and the various functions across the business.
• Support the tracking and reporting of progress against transformation targets, and status of key strategic initiatives.
• Ensure full consideration and alignment with other UK group companies and BMW Group.
• Support the reporting of customer insights and intelligence to inform strategic priorities.
• Support all aspects of our customer-driven organisation, including administration of our customer committee.
• Supporting with the development, communication and monitoring of Sustainability strategy and initiatives, ensuring alignment with developing regulatory requirements.
• Support continued alignment with other BMW Group entities, including virtual attendance at BMW Group global meetings.
• Support the Internal Communications Manager with Communication and engagement activities.
• Support the Change and Innovation Manager with facilitation and workshops to drive Leadership and Strategic change.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Studying for an undergraduate degree in Business Management or similar and in line to achieve a 2:2 or above.
• Basic customer services (i.e. experience in retail/call centre).
• Microsoft Office (incl. PowerPoint) advantageous.
• Quick to pick up IT applications (online tools, project management tools, survey monkey etc.).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to show an interest in sustainability and sustainable practices.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay –A competitive annual salary of £23,700, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 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.

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.

About BMW Group UK

If you’re passionate about changing the way the world moves for good then there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the BMW Group. Our brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and BMW Motorrad have made us the world’s leading premium manufacturer of cars and motorcycles as well as provider of premium financial and mobility services.

We’re home to a lot of people. People from all walks of life, with a variety of backgrounds that make them who they are. Whose stories and unique life experiences shape the company we are. Because as diverse as our customers, suppliers and investors are worldwide, so too are our teams.

We are always looking for new talent to help us keep pushing the limits of what’s possible in a broad variety of roles, so why not explore our opportunities and take your next career step with us today.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.