Industrial Placement - Strategy

Our Industrial Placement Programme:

As part of Bentley’s annual Early Careers intake, you’ll join a community of around 93 trainees including Industrial Placements, Graduates, and Apprentices.

During your placement, you’ll be based at our Bentley Campus "Dream Factory". Alongside hands-on work experience, you’ll also benefit from:

• CSR and outreach activities
• Opportunities to participate in charity events, community projects, and social committees
• Masterclasses, development workshops, and social events
• Inclusivity networks and peer support groups
• Placements and rotations across different areas of the business that interest you

About the role:

As an Industrial Placement Student at Bentley, you will play a key part in Bentley’s journey to extraordinary vehicles for our customers. Based out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Crewe, you will:

Gain exposure to a broad range of strategic, transformation and business planning activities. Through a structured development programme, you will support projects and initiatives across multiple areas, working alongside senior leaders and experienced professionals.

This unique placement offers an opportunity to understand how strategy is developed, translated into plans, and delivered across a global luxury automotive business.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting strategic projects and business improvement initiatives
• Collecting, analysing and interpreting data to support decision-making
• Preparing presentations, reports and briefing materials for stakeholders
• Supporting business planning, governance and performance review activities
• Assisting with workshops, events and cross-functional collaboration activities
• Researching emerging industry trends, technologies and market developments
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working
• Managing your own tasks and projects whilst balancing multiple priorities

About the Department:

The team brings together a diverse range of specialisms, including Corporate Strategy, Product Strategy, Government Affairs, Sustainability, Transformation and Programme Delivery, providing insight and direction on the opportunities and challenges that will define the future of the luxury automotive industry.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Economics, Business Management, or Project Management.

Skills required for the role:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Confidence working with data and generating insights
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a team

Right To Work:

To be eligible for an Early Careers programme you must have a legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement or graduate scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status, a Tier 4 Visa, or a Graduate Visa. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions. 

What we offer:

As an Industrial Placement you will have access to the following benefits:

• A starting salary of £25,500
• Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
• 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
• Learning and development opportunities

The application process:

• Submit your application, including your CV and Cover letter,
• Applications will be screened by our HR team and the Hiring Manager,
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our recruitment team and invited to attend an online Assessment between 9th – 27th November
• Candidates successful at assessment stage will receive an offer shortly afterwards.
• All applicants will be kept informed throughout the recruitment process

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Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

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