Corporate Strategy Intern

SPREAD ENTHUSIASM. SHAPE THE FUTURE.   

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

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 - Corporate Strategy - 13 Month Placement (July 2026)

We are looking for a student to join our Strategy team for 13 months starting July 2025. This is a diverse and interesting role where you’ll provide support to the team in a number of activities and projects.  The strategy team is responsible for the implementation of the key strategic initiatives of the company.

What awaits you?

• Strategic cross-functional interactions across multiple disciplines in the business.
• Analysis of business, market and industry-specific trends, utilising the conclusions from the analysis to identify business opportunities and risks.
• Project Management support for the development of the resulting strategic concepts, e.g. previous interns have supported various business transition projects and the market implementation of the BMW Group electric vehicle strategy.
• Preparation of monthly KPI tracking and business reports.
• Management and control of organisation charts. 

What should you bring along?

• Studying towards a Bachelor's degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in a relevant discipline such as, but not limited to, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Finance and Business, Business Management, Strategy.
• Commercial background with some experience in a working environment.
• Creative and analytical thinker and able to analyse facts and summarise.
• Able to solve problems in a logical way.
• Commercially focused with strong numerical, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent report writing, communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong team player with ideally some researching/consulting experience.

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:   Sunday 30th November 2025

Any further questions? Email us on [email protected]