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Data Analyst - Placement Year

BMW Group
Oxford
1 week ago
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Overview

A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS-OFF. SHARE YOUR PASSION. We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why our experts treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

BMW Group Plant Oxford is a modern, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, located in Oxford, UK.

Role: Safety Management & Food Data Analyst – 13 Months Placement (July 2026)

What awaits you?
  • Provide support for health and safety planning, incident reporting, and analytics activities, including data collection, validation, and synthesis for safety and health projects.
  • Prepare, maintain, and present health, safety, and food operation reports and dashboards to enable data-informed decision making and compliance monitoring.
  • Coordinate meetings, communications, and stakeholder updates related to health, safety, and food management; gather and organize information from relevant systems and tools.
  • Contribute to project work and event coordination (e.g., safety seminars, training sessions, food safety initiatives) and maintain thorough documentation, templates, and file management.
  • Collaborate with multiple teams (health, safety, and food operations) to drive improvements, efficiency, and adherence to internal policies, processes, and regulatory compliance.
  • Apply data analytics to health management, workplace safety, and food safety processes—identifying patterns and opportunities for risk reduction, performance monitoring, and linking insights to strategic goals and value creation across the organisation.
What should you bring along?
  • Studying towards a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, or other relevant fields, and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Resilient with highly developed interpersonal skills.
  • Able to integrate and thrive working within a small team.
  • Proficient in IT, including experience of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
  • Motivated, driven and eager to take on new challenges.
  • German language skills would be advantageous, but not essential.
What can you look forward to?
  • Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,250, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
  • Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37 hours a week, with a half day on a Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
  • Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including an on-site gym, 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

Closing date for applications: Friday 31st October 2025

Contact

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