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BMW GROUP’S UNIQUE CORPORATE CULTURE.

What makes our corporate culture so unique? Our passion! Because someone who does great things day after day doesn’t just have a job – they have a calling.

Fostering a great culture.

We believe in supporting a progressive culture that allows all our associates to feel at home, enjoy equal opportunities and grow with us. That’s why our culture is founded on 5 core values, which set the tone for how we work together and treat each other in order to empower us all – and foster a unique team spirit.

Our core values:

RESPONSIBILITY

We take consistent decisions and commit to them personally. This allows us to work freely and moreeffectively.

APPRECIATION

We reflect on our actions, respect each other, offer clear feedback and celebrate success.

TRANSPARENCY

We acknowledge concern and identify inconsistencies in a constructive way. We act with integrity.

TRUST

We trust and rely on each other. This is essential if we are to act swiftly and achieve our goals.

OPENNESS

We are excited by change and open to new opportunities. We learn from our mistakes.

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Training.

Further education and training of employees is one of our top priorities. In 2015, we invested a total of €352 million in further education and training programmes. We also hired more than 1,500 apprentices worldwide, with over 100 currently employed across UK manufacturing sites. Around 4,700 young people are currently enrolled in vocational training and talent development programmes within BMW Group.

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Sustainability.

Sustainability is firmly embedded in our culture and corporate strategy. In 2001, the BMW Group committed itself to the United Nations Environment Programme, the UN Global Compact and the Cleaner Production Declaration. In addition to reducing CO2 emissions, our strategy focuses on achieving continuous progress in areas such as corporate environmental protection, supply chain sustainability, employee orientation and social commitment. Since July 2016, our line-up has included seven models that are either all-electric, like the BMW i3, or combine a conventional engine with an electric motor as a plug-in hybrid. This signals our clear commitment to sustainable mobility. We aim to be a leader in the use of renewable energy in production and value creation. 58% of the electricity we purchase worldwide already comes from renewable sources. A further goal is to significantly increase transparency and resource efficiency throughout our supply chain by 2020. In this connection, around 1,900 supplier locations were evaluated for the first time using an industry-specific sustainability questionnaire in 2015.

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BMW Group Education.

We have a long established commitment to supporting education across the UK. Launched in the UK over 17 years ago as part of the company's corporate responsibility commitment, BMW Education Programme provides free, curriculum-linked and award-winning educational resources. Our intention is for these programmes to be not only informative and engaging but also accessible to everyone. BMW Group UK Education provides users with comprehensive resources for primary and secondary schools covering topics such as road safety and the benefits of traveling actively; sustainable mobility, technology and design; understanding how we can live sustainably in urban environments; as well as careers information.

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BMW Group Charities.

We support numerous charities and community projects as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility, an area that BMW Group UK take very seriously. Some of the fantastic charities that receive regular support from BMW Group UK include Macmillan Cancer Support or Community Matters.

Did you know?

  • We are committed to the ongoing development of our associates, and offer leadership, soft skills and technical training to support their professional growth.
  • BMW has been the world’s most sustainable premium automobile manufacturer in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index since 2005.
  • Between 1995 and 2015, the BMW Group succeeded in reducing the CO2 emissions of its new vehicles sold in Europe (EU 28) by 40 per cent.
  • When designing a MINI, there are more than 300 different interior trim options, and more than 300 different exterior options – allowing for 15,000,000,000,000,000 different combinations.
  • More than three million MINIs have driven off the Oxford production line since 2001.
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Jessica, AlphaRent+ Supervisor, Alphabet.

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Charlotte, Trade Compliance Intern, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood.

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“There are many benefits of working for BMW Group – I have the chance to work with the latest technologies and systems, I get involved with projects and I can travel to other manufacturing plants and machine suppliers. I also have the opportunity to complete training courses to improve my knowledge base.”

James, Control Technician, BMW Plant Hams Hall.

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“BMW is above all I could imagine as a company in terms of looking after its employees. From the day I came in for the interview, I fell in love with the organisation. My managers, along with other managers in the team, are genuine people who care and support me through my ongoing training. My colleagues are just great people. I am very proud and grateful to be part of the BMW family and that without saying how much I enjoy my new BMW!”

Julio, Underwriter, BMW Financial Services, Farnborough.

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“There is nothing mundane about working for BMW. It is not your typical office job, especially in Assembly. Each day is different. There’s a lot of opportunity to network and create long standing relationships by working closely with other departments and associates.”

Matt, Assembly Graduate, MINI Plant Oxford.

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“I am surrounded by people who are passionate about the work they do and the company they work for. I also work in a very flexible environment meaning I have complete autonomy over where and when I work. This makes me feel very empowered and valued by the company.”

Izzy, HR Specialist, Corporate HR Team for Europe and Middle East, Farnborough.

Two young women in a work shop at the MINI Plant Swindon

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Danielle, Apprentice Technician, MINI Plant Swindon.

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