Business Process Management - 13 Month Placement (BMW UK Financial Services)

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BMW Group Uk, Financial Services, Farnborough - Business Process Management - 13 Month Placement (July 2022)

We believe in creating an environment where you, our placement student, can learn and develop during your time with us and where you are given your own ar-eas of responsibilities from the start. Our experts and mentors will treat you as part of the team from day one; encouraging you to bring your own ideas to the table and to give you the opportunity to show what you can really do.

The Process Management Intern is part of the Business Process Management Team within BMW Financial Services. The Business Process Management Team supports the wider business with governance of their tasks/processes (through ensuring appropriate, relevant, and up-to-date process documentation is kept), continuous improvement of their processes (using the Lean Six Sigma methodology), and the automation of their processes using Robotics (a technology designed to automate repetitive, high volume, manual tasks).

What will you be doing?

As the Process Management Intern, you'll be in an interesting and varied position where you'll interact with stakeholders at every level, including our Management Committee, colleagues at our Head Office in Munich (virtually), and with Subject Matter Experts from almost every area of our business including Operations, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Sales, and IT, giving you a depth and breadth of understanding of the corporate world.

You will work as part the Business Process Management Team, developing your team working skills, as well as the values of transparency, openness, and appreciation. You will also independently deliver your own tasks and activities, therefore developing your organisational and time management skills, as well as your ability to work on your own initiative.

You will receive training in the continuous improvement methodology; Lean Six Sigma, and then put this training into practice through the delivery of improvements to our business processes.

As a team we operate within the Agile Framework (a project management methodology to deliver change), and so you will also gain exposure to this, and take part in Agile meetings, such as; Planning meetings, and Retrospectives.

This internship will provide you with a genuine opportunity to learn and grow, as well as give you a true insight into how a multinational company operates, setting you up for success in your future career.
As the Process Management intern, you will primarily be responsible for;

The monitoring of process governance, including conducting stakeholder meetings, obtaining data and information, planning, and then preparing reporting and presentations on this topic to the senior leaders within the (Operations) Management Committee.

You will also be involved in the following activities:

Verifying As Is (current state) processes and process documentation, and where required creating Process Maps (and associated documentation) for both the As Is (current state) and To Be (future state) processes.

Conducting process reviews for the purpose of the continuous improvement of those processes, and you will do this using the worldwide recognised methodology; Lean Six Sigma. You’ll then monitor the implementation of the process improvements that you identified through stakeholder meetings, and reporting of progress.

Assisting the transformation of the culture of the business in regards to building a Continuous Improvement mind-set, you’ll do this through; creating and analysing surveys, assisting the facilitation of workshops, and supporting training activities, etc.

Supporting automation initiatives through the completion of fact finding activities, including stakeholder interviews, analysis of the As Is (current state) process, and data gathering, and you will then then use this information to create a detailed business case outlining your findings.

Sampling of data in relation to Quality Assurance and the performance of external providers, and then reporting on your findings.

Supporting team administration as required, including chairing and minute taking of meetings, writing summary communications (news articles) for issue to the business, and maintenance of the Business Process Management internal intranet pages.

Qualifications

Studying towards a Bachelor degree - preferably in business or other relevant field with a predicted grade of 2:1 or higher.

Confidence to communicate with senior management.

Confidence to challenge the status quo and put forward suggestions for improvement.

Ability to be pro-active, self-starter with a high level of initiative.

Ability to prioritise activities, work under pressure, and multi-task.

Competent knowledge of Microsoft packages (specifically PowerPoint, and Excel).

Relevant training will be provided, but any initial knowledge of process mapping, governance of processes, and/or Lean Six Sigma or similar would be an advantage.

This internship would suit someone that's keen to get an overall insight of several different functions of a business and enjoys dealing with multiple stakeholders.

Applicants should have some work (or volunteer) experience that evidences their ability to work within a team, and independently.

Did you know…

Farnborough is home to our BMW, BMW Motorrad, MINI, ALPHERA and Alphabet National Sales Centres. We’re proud of our office environment and achievements. 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 and reduces wasted energy. For this reason we allow our employees to express themselves through the way they dress.

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.

Why choose us?

Great Pay – a competitive annual salary of £18,500, 27 days’ holiday (pro rata to your contract) and a pension scheme.

Rewarding Work-Life Balance – contracted working hours are 37.5 hours a week, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.

Exciting Additional Benefits - throughout your placement you will be supported by our experts and have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits.

What do you need to do now?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you then apply today using the link below.
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.

Please ensure that you complete all the free text questions for your application to be progressed, and include a role-relevant cover letter, explaining why we should consider you for this position.

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies for a minimum of 6 months after completion of this placement and be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK, if you are not a UK passport holder.

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

Closing date for applications: 30 November 2021
Any further questions? Email us on hr.services.recruitment@bmwgroup.co.uk

About BMW Group

With our four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and BMW Motorrad, we are the world’s leading manufacturer of premium automobiles and motorcycles. We also provide premium financial and mobility services.

As a global company, we employ over 120,000 associates worldwide, operate 31 production and assembly facilities in 15 countries, and have a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

How to apply

To apply for this programme and to find out more, please click on the apply button below. You will be required to submit a cover letter as part of your application.

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

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