Government Affairs - Placement Year

Government Affairs - Placement Year (Farnborough)

Position: Government Affairs - 13 Month Placement (July 2026)

Location: BMW National Sales Company, Farnborough

Start Date: July 2026

What awaits you?

• Support the Government Affairs team in daily administration, policy work, and event organization.
• Assist in liaising with government and external bodies, as well as internal departments.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of events, including visits to UK plants and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Help build and maintain relationships with UK government officials and external organizations.
• Support internal and external communications to promote BMW priorities and initiatives.

What should you bring along?

• Currently studying or having completed a Bachelor’s degree, with a passion for Politics and communications at 2.2 level or above.
• Relevant work experience or enthusiasm for government, politics, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to support event planning, stakeholder liaison, and administrative tasks effectively.

What can you look forward to?

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 37.5 hours a week.

Exciting Additional Benefits

You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, 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 include online testing, an in person assessment centre and then a virtual interview with the hiring manager.

Please note:

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.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.

Closing date for applications: Friday 31st October 2025

Any further questions? Email us onrecruitment-uk@bmwgroup.com

How to apply

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