Public Relations and Events - BMW UK, Farnborough

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Public Relations and Events - BMW UK, Farnborough

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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.

 BMW UK, Farnborough – Public Relations and Events - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

The Corporate Communications department is responsible for protecting, building and promoting the image of the BMW Group and its products in the UK. This involves working with a broad range of media and others who influence public opinion. The team we are recruiting for is responsible for product (BMW and MINI) communications in the UK, which includes organising events to promote our newest vehicles to a broad range of media.

What will you be doing?

• Support the team in a variety of ways including (but not limited to):
• assisting with press fleet management: book vehicle loans, liaise with journalists and internal/external teams to ensure accurate collection and delivery arrangements and cleaning of cars, create and maintain vehicle specification sheets (including finance quotes)
• assisting with event organisation (planning and execution); international and national press launches, guest management, logistics planning, delivering event assets (printed and digital media)
• assisting with operational administration (e.g. maintenance of contact databases), obtaining quotes from suppliers and raising purchase orders, 
• Liaise with media as required - supporting/researching media enquiries, working with the PR team, replying to journalist emails, sharing links to existing press resources
• Compile summary of recent coverage for internal and network contacts
• Liaise with other (internal) departments and (external) suppliers as required
• Ensure internal reporting database and image library are kept fully updated

Qualifications & Skills:

• Studying towards a Bachelor degree with a predicted grade of 2:1 or higher- preferably in PR, Business or Marketing subjects.
• Relevant work experience is expected – we'd like to see a genuine interest in the field of communications, whether it’s public relations or event management. It does not need to have been particularly lengthy – two weeks in the summer holidays at a local PR agency, managing social media accounts or editing the school news website are worth mentioning! We want to see initiative and drive – if you’re studying for a communications-related degree (which is not a requirement), tell us more than just what you're studying. 
• Excellent communication skills – whether in person, on the phone or written - are essential as is consistent and reliable attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) is required.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £23,700, 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 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 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.

About BMW Group UK

If you’re passionate about changing the way the world moves for good then there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the BMW Group. Our brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and BMW Motorrad have made us the world’s leading premium manufacturer of cars and motorcycles as well as provider of premium financial and mobility services. 

We’re home to a lot of people. People from all walks of life, with a variety of backgrounds that make them who they are. Whose stories and unique life experiences shape the company we are. Because as diverse as our customers, suppliers and investors are worldwide, so too are our teams.

We are always looking for new talent to help us keep pushing the limits of what’s possible in a broad variety of roles, so why not explore our opportunities and take your next career step with us today.

How to apply

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