Bespoke Interior Development Placement - Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood - Bespoke Interior Development Placement

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SHARE YOUR PASSION.

Everything starts with passion at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It turns a profession into a vocation. It drives us to keep reinventing mobility and to bring innovative ideas onto the roads. Our teams work as a strong unit where every opinion is valued. We have set future-focused goals within a practical and long-term framework —all with the intention to enact positive change and continue our pursuit of proactive responsibility. Plus, we pride ourselves on providing a friendly, supportive environment and management style, having some great benefits for our employees, career development, progression and work-life balance.

We’re committed to providing an environment where you can be yourself and be your best. This includes welcoming you into an inclusive culture, investing in your continuous learning and development, giving you access to breadth and depth of experience. We want to provide you with challenging and rewarding opportunities to make a difference, offering flexible working options and giving ample reward and recognition.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood – Bespoke Interior Development - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

We are a team of 30, working inside the Interior Trim Centre. We deliver exclusive Bespoke products by harnessing our expertise as the Centre of Excellence. With the highest quality in mind, we reflect our client’s desires by combining traditional and cutting-edge techniques and skills.

Working in our own dedicated Bespoke workshop, we develop and create features using embroidery, hand stitching, embellishment & hand painting.

Our team is seeking a placement student to join from July 2025.

What awaits you?

• Developing parts from concept through to launch of vehicles
• Define & evaluate new tools and equipment fit for production purposes
• Evaluate new and innovative materials/ technologies capable to be used in Bespoke features
• Problem solving and implementing effective & sustainable solutions working with the team
• Project Planning responsibilities including purchasing, sourcing & layout planning
• Event support and preparation of display samples 

Qualifications & Experience:

• Studying towards a degree in an Engineering, Product Design, Textiles or similar degree, and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above.
• CAD knowledge (i.e. CATIA)
• Excellent communication skills
• Innovative, confident and well-motivated
• Team player & actively working with colleagues
• Well organised to be able to prioritise workload

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,300, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 40 hours a week, 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 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. If you need support in undertaking the tests please email us at FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com.

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.

Closing date for applications:  Saturday 30th November 2024

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.