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.

BMW Group Plant Hams Hall is a modern, state-of-the-art engine manufacturing facility, located just outside Birmingham, UK. Producing the latest generation of three and four cylinder petrol engines, and precision machining key engine components, the plant has recently celebrated 20 years of successful production. Operating seven days a week, with more than one engine rolling off the line per minute, the plant plays a key role in BMW Groups global production network, supplying engines for BMW and MINI, including some of the latest plug-in hybrid vehicles
BMW Plant Hams Hall, Birmingham Communications Events 6 Month Placement (February 2023).

If youre a bright, energetic and creative student who is seeking an exciting challenge for a six-month placement, then we have an exceptional opportunity for you. We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and highly organised individual to join the busy communications team at Plant Hams Hall (near Birmingham). This is a six-month placement, predominantly working across internal communications and events.

What will you be doing?
In this role you will have your own tasks and projects as well as supporting the communications team in their daily work.

• There are plenty of topics and stories you will follow up, creating engaging content and pushing it out across a range of media channels, such as the intranet, employee app and digital signage. You will also take ownership for managing some of these channels.
• You will get involved in the planning, organisation and execution of a large open day event the plant will hold over the summer.
• Supporting the communications manager, you will work on content for presentations and visits for various stakeholders.
• You will take an active role in working to bring the partnership with our house charity to life, creating awareness, enthusing engagement among our workforce and organising fundraising events.
• Improving and innovating is important, so you will be contributing to the further development of how we do things. This could be rolling out new initiatives, improving or introducing new communications channels and ensuring we are up to date with the latest BMW Group standards.
• The everyday stuff is just as important, so you will support the department in keeping on top of our planner, photo archiving, escorting photographers and film crews, updating plant information and some admin here and there to keep everything in good shape!

No two days will be the same and although office-based, your placement will include a fair proportion of your time spent on the shop floor and around the plant liaising with people working at all levels within the factory. In order to support the team, you will be asked to be flexible with your working hours from time-to-time, which will also include a few weekends to support events. There may be occasional travel required to other BMW Group sites in the UK.

Qualifications:
Qualifications and experience.

• Studying towards a Bachelors degree in Business, Media, Communications, Marketing, Events Management, English, Social Sciences or another related fieldand on track to receive a 2:2or above.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated passionfor engaging with and building relationships with people.
• You will need to be flexible with working hours and potential travel to other BMW Group sites in the UK (full driving licence required) to support various projects and events.
• Awareness and interest in current affairs with an eye for what makes an attractive potentialstory.
• Basic photography and photo editing skills- further digital media skills would enhance your application.
• Ambition to use and learn about a range of IT software and content management systems.
• Resilient with excellentorganisation skills and a hands on, proactiveapproach.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay A competitive annual salary of 21,000, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance Contracted working hours are 39 hours a week, with a half day on a 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, an on-site gym 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: Sunday 29thJanuary.
Any further questions? Email us on hr.services.recruitment@bmwgroup.co.uk


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