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:
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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 broad commercial experience of the types of projects and strategies that are involved in the management of a Retailer network
Gain insights into how we maintain a viable Retailer network that is compliant with our business practices and legislative requirements, how we evolve our operating standards to meet the developing needs of the markets and the business and the types of contractual arrangements that we put in place with our Retailers and importers
Support us in elevating the customer experience through the deployment of our new retail environment across our global Retailer network
Be directly involved in activities to monitor the profitability and business performance of our global Retailer network
Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
You will play an important role in protecting the integrity of our Retailer network and supporting responsible business growth by working on Business Partner Due Diligence. This is a great opportunity to build experience in Retailer compliance, business operations, and stakeholder management. Your work will help ensure that Bentley enters and maintains relationships with business partners that meet the standards expected by both Bentley and the wider VW Group, making you a key contributor to a trusted and resilient network (see points below for more specific breakdown of responsibilities)
Support with the roll out of the new retail Corporate Identity to our global Retailer network e.g. review Retailer layout proposals, maintain reports and project trackers, document and gather evidence for completed projects
Assist with the deployment of our operating standards e.g. by tracking Retailer and market adherence, supporting with the maintenance of our policies, providing reports and maintaining dashboards as necessary
Support the Business Management team with other projects and activities as required to gain a broad understanding of the department
About the Department:
The Business Management team supports the company Beyond 100 vision to create extraordinary customer journeys through our global network of approximately 220 Retailers in over 60 countries. Working closely with our Regional colleagues and key stakeholders across the business, we are responsible for ensuring that the Bentley brand is represented to the right standard in every viable market around the world through a strong and profitable Retailer network
What we are looking for:
The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Business, Management, Marketing.
Skills required for the role:
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Project management and organisational skills
Self-confidence to work with senior colleagues and external third parties
Attention to detail
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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Can I use AI to apply?
We understand candidates are likely to use AI to support with the application process; however over-relying on AI can make your application feel impersonal and a duplication of many other applications we receive. We are keen to understand the real you, your passion, values and skills that are unique to you shine through. By using AI as a support tool rather than a substitute for your own voice, you’ll create a more compelling and genuine application. We look forward to getting to know the real you!
