Government Affairs - BMW UK, Farnborough

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Government Affairs - BMW UK, National Sales Company, 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, National Sales Company, Farnborough - Government Affairs - 13 Month Placement (July 2025) 

The Government Affairs department is responsible for promoting BMW priorities and influencing Government and External bodies to protect, build and promote the image of the BMW Group and its products in the UK. 

What awaits you?

Support the team in a variety of ways including (but not limited to):

• Assist with daily administration and policy work
• keep up to date with all administration tasks (bookings, visits etc.) needed for the team; 
• keep abreast of Parliamentary and other bodies’ updates (particularly trade bodies, consultations on relevant topics) and summarise actions for team
• Event organisation (planning and execution)
• working with the team on the admin for visits to UK Plants from Government and External Stakeholders;
• liaising with all BMW Group colleagues needed for smooth running of visits; 
• assisting on location for all visits.
• Liaise with Government and external bodies as required:
• daily contact with UK Government and external bodies to assist with queries from both sides;
• building up, and working with internal BMW Group networks on topics as needed (topics have included Brexit, Covid and UK ICE ban in the recent past) to help in setting the company position; 
• attending meetings at UK Plants, Westminster (including Parliament) and at other locations throughout the UK
• Liaise with other (internal) departments as required 

Qualifications & Skills

• Studying for a Bachelor-level degree and predicted to graduate with 2:2 or above. We would welcome applications from a wide-range of students – the field of study is not necessarily relevant, and we are keen to interview applicants who can demonstrate an interest and passion for Politics and communications beyond their academic studies.
• Relevant work experience is expected – particularly in the field of Politics and/or communications. This does not need to be long-term placements, but enthusiasm for the subject matter and a good working knowledge of Parliament/Government would be helpful.
• 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.
• UK Driving License is preferred due to travel with the role.

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

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.