Corporate Communications - Placement Year
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars – Goodwood – Corporate Communications – 12 Month Placement (July 2026) A creative and enthusiastic student is required to join Corporate Communications – as part of the Corporate Relations team - based at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood.
What will you be doing?
* Supporting Corporate Relations and also the broader Corporate Communications Team
* Drafting communications materials and Digital PR, delivering a variety of messages through various different channels
* Working with local media, the local community and the company’s Heritage Team
* Working with the Rolls-Royce House Charity and supporting the company’s sponsorship for Chichester Festival Theatre
* Supporting in events
* Budgeting & analysis
What should you bring along?
* Studying towards a Bachelor’s degree, in one or more of the following: public relations, corporate communications, business studies, marketing, communications or any other relevant degrees and you are on track to achieve a 2:2.
* Fluent English
* Excellent writing and presentation skills, across a wide range of media
* Excellent administration/project management/organisational/IT skills
* Target driven with proven ability to deliver on time, to budget when under pressure
* Fluency in all current and developing social media platforms
* Passion for automotive and luxury brands
What are we responsible for?
* Supporting you in your training and ensuring you settle into your role and feel welcomed.
* Working sustainably and ethically.
* Providing you with the opportunity to bring your own ideas and develop yourself.
* Ensuring you are happy with your work-life balance and feel as though your contribution to the business is being valued.
* Encouraging you to develop your soft skills such as creating working relationships, communicating effectively, delivering presentations, and gaining confidence in your own ability, supporting you in both your return to university and your future career.
What can you look forward to?
* Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £27,000, 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.
* 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: Our communications team operates across multiple markets and sometimes requires flexible hours to support global initiatives. We’re looking for an intern who is adaptable, committed to going the extra mile, and available to adjust their schedule as needed.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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