Corporate Communications – Placement Year

Overview

In this placement, you will support UK corporate communications, helping protect and promote the BMW Group image. You’ll work with press and media, coordinating vehicle loans, events, and launches to showcase our latest models. You’ll assist with administration, databases, and media resources, collaborating with cross-functional teams for accurate information and timely delivery. The role offers hands-on exposure to press relations, events, and internal reporting in a dynamic automotive environment.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive annual salary
• 27 days holiday (pro rata)
• pension scheme
• subsidised on-site restaurant
• Advantages scheme with offers and discounts

Responsibilities

• Support press fleet management: book vehicle loans and coordinate with journalists and teams for accurate collection, delivery, and car prep
• Create and maintain vehicle specification sheets for up-to-date information
• Assist with event organization: plan and execute events from logistics to on-site coordination
• Manage international and national press launches: guest management, logistics planning, and delivering assets
• Handle operational administration: maintain contact databases, obtain supplier quotes, raise purchase orders
• Liaise with media as needed: assist with media enquiries, share resources, compile coverage summaries, keep reporting database and image library updated

Key requirements

• Bachelor with predicted grade 2:1 or higher
• Relevant work experience in communications, PR, or event management
• Demonstrates initiative and drive
• Full UK driving licence
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, phone)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Returning to studies for at least 6 months after placement
• Right to work in the UK

• initiative and drive
• strong communication
• attention to detail
• collaboration
• customer-focused mindset
• Microsoft Office

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