Workplace Culture and People Experience - Internship

A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS-OFF.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

We believe in creating an environment where our interns 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.

BMW Financial Services, Farnborough - Workplace Culture and People Experience – 13 Month placement (July 2026)

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

We have an exciting opportunity in our Human Resources team in Farnborough, within our PPP team as a Workplace Culture and People Experience Intern

At BMW, we care deeply about the world we operate in. Our HR team, alongside several employee networks, is on a journey to educate, raise awareness, and drive positive change on important topics such as mental health, gender equality, disability, and more; our #DrivenbyPeople agenda.

In this role, you will join the HR Team based in Farnborough. The team covers a wide range of core HR activities and beyond to implement processes and activities in support of the HR Strategy and Roadmap. We also work with BMW Group HR colleagues worldwide to deliver UK or Global HR projects, including our #DrivenbyPeople initiatives.

What awaits you?

• Supporting the implementation of the #DrivenbyPeople agenda for Summit One (Farnborough), with emphasis on fostering an environment and workplace culture where everyone can contribute fully.
• Generating awareness and engagement: create and update publicity materials, organise drop-in sessions and speaker events, and produce podcasts and newsletters to strengthen the culture.
• Maintaining our external and internal profile: conduct benchmarking with external organisations and networks, collect and analyse employee data, run internal surveys, and describe progress on gender and pay transparency where relevant.
• Budget and progress tracking: work with stakeholders to identify budget requirements, monitor monthly spend, stay aligned with external trends, and review timelines.
• Active involvement: help run events, propose ideas, carry out research on related topics, apply for external awards, and act as an ambassador for the #DrivenbyPeople agenda both internally and externally.
• Broad HR exposure: gain experience across wider HR topics, demonstrating teamwork and enriching your placement experience.

What should you bring along?

• Ideally studying an HR degree, or a degree in Business, Psychology, or a related field where HR experience would be beneficial.
• A genuine interest in people-centric strategy and workplace culture.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong administrative capabilities or willingness to develop them quickly.
• Confident in building networks and voicing ideas.
• Clear, enthusiastic communicator capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Self-starter who can work independently as well as part of a team.
• High accuracy and attention to detail, given the broad audience for produced materials.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,300, 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.
• Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, 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 include online testing, an in person assessment centre and then a virtual interview with the hiring manager.

Please note:

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.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants. 

Closing date for applications: Friday 31st October 2025

Any further questions? Email us on recruitment-uk@bmwgroup.com