BMW UK, Financial Services, Farnborough - Consultancy Assistant - 13 Month Placement (July 2024)

We be­lieve in cre­ating an envi­ron­ment where our placement students re­ally can learn and develop dur­ing their time with us and where they are giv­en their own ar­eas of responsibilities from the start. Our experts and mentors will treat you as part of the team from day one, encour­aging you to bring your own ideas to the table and giving you the opportunity to re­ally show what you can do.

Our 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.  We decided in November 2020 to bring together BMW Financial Services and Alphabet to stay relevant to our customers and continue to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment.

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. 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 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 Group, Alphabet GB, Farnborough – Commercial - Consultancy and Channel Development - 13 Month Placement (July 2024)

Alphabet Consultancy : Our focus is to deliver strategic counsel to our customers and supporting internal teams on topics such as government policy, taxation, environmental, sustainability and governance matters. We continue to develop our sustainable mobility offering especially for smaller fleets and alongside our  decarbonisation products and services, maintaining our focus on electric vehicle adoption.

What will you be doing?

• EV & Charging; EV readiness tools/Driver Support, Development of Alphabet EV website and internal materials to support consultancy and sales
• Home and Workplace ChargePoint development including funding, Mileage management and reimbursement)
• Salary Sacrifice; product enhancements - technical, broadening offering into Indirect channels
• Consultancy toolkit; building up UK specific materials and converting to a chargeable service, more guidance/white papers, tools & templates
• Carbon Reporting Manager tool; supporting the development of a new product for the UK.

Qualifications and experience.

·       Studying towards a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree - preferably in business, marketing or similar 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 – intermediate level in excel is advantageous.

Why choose us?

·       Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £21,600, 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 access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts, and a subsidised on-site restaurant.

What are we responsible for?

·       Supporting you in your training and ensuring you settle into your role and feel welcomed.

·       Working sustainably and ethically.

·       Providing you with the opportunity to bring your own ideas and develop yourself.

·       Ensuring you are happy with your work-life balance and feel as though your contribution to the business is being valued.

·       Encouraging you to develop your soft skills such as creating working relationships, communicating effectively, delivering presentations and gaining confidence in your own ability, supporting you in both your return to university and your future career.

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, if you are not a UK passport holder.  

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.

Closing date for applications:  Tuesday 30th January 2024

Any further questions? Email us on FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.co.uk