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IT Placement - BMW Financial Services, Farnborough

by BMW Group UK

Job Details

Deadline: 30th November 2024
Start Date: July 2025
Salary: £23,700
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science
Location: South East
City: Farnborough

IT Placement - BMW Financial Services, Farnborough

SOME IT WORKS. SOME IT CHANGES WHAT’S POSSIBLE

SHARE YOUR PASSION 

More than 90% of automotive innovations are based on electronics and software. That’s why creative freedom and lateral thinking are so important in the pursuit of truly novel solutions. And that’s why our experts will treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do. 

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 Group Financial Services, Farnborough – IT Internship (July 2025) 

As an IT Intern at BMW Group Financial Services, you will have the opportunity to contribute to innovation, change and operations across various IT activities providing services to the business including having responsibility for specific research, planning and implementation tasks under the guidance of senior team members. The focus on this Internship is on, project management, analyst, test and operational activities. It is not for candidates seeking to undertake programming. 

What awaits you?

  • Supporting project portfolio with the implementation of projects from beginning to end while ensuring it meets the customer’s need.
  • Working in teams analysing, developing, testing and implementing IT solutions to satisfy the current and future needs of the business. 
  • Undertaking support and maintenance activities for business applications such as documentation, compliance, operational improvement, and problem solving.
  • Getting involved in wider BMW Group IT initiatives driven from headquarters.
  • You will have the opportunity to participate in training sessions allowing you to develop new skills and knowledge with the opportunity to engage with the wider internship network and gain exposure to the overall company through exciting initiatives. 

Qualifications and Experience

  • You must demonstrate and be on track to attain a 2:1 or 1st class degree in Business, Technology, Geography or a STEM related subject - we are not necessarily looking for a technologist!
  • You must have excellent communication skills with the ability to build customer rapport quickly, to enable you to offer exceptional customer service.
  • You must be able to take ownership of problems and issues to proactively meet a resolution.
  • You must be a team player who is organised and able to work towards deadlines.
  • Knowledge and interest of the Financial Services and Automotive industry would be advantageous.

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 – Our standard working week is 37.5 hours (start and finish times will vary to meet the needs of your role) with at least two days per week in the office and others remote, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
  • Our work persona shift – Being yourself is effortless and so increases efficiency and reduces wasted energy. For this reason, we allow our employees to express themselves through the way they dress.
  • 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.
  • Networking Opportunities – Throughout your internship, you will be supported by our experts and a community of over 70 interns and recent graduates. With around 8,000 employees and all three of the BMW Group brands being represented in the UK, there are an abundance of networking opportunities allowing you to create meaningful working relationships and future career opportunities.
  • Corporate Culture – Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, teamwork, and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to get involved with our employee led Diversity, Equity and Inclusion network groups and our house charity. Our offices at Summit ONE in Farnborough provide creative spaces and facilities such as table tennis tables, darts, and football tables to encourage employee engagement and networking. 

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, 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.Once you make your application you will be automatically sent cognitive tests (via Eligo) for completion before we have had the opportunity to determine your eligibility for the role. Please be aware that if you complete the tests and you are not eligible your application will not be processed any further.

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.  

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

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

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