Data Protection Placement Year

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. Thats 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.

Position: Data Protection - 13 Month Placement (July 2026)

Location: BMW NSC Farnborough

Start Date: July 2026

What awaits you

• Play a vital role in guiding the business on data privacy and information protection compliance.
• Support the development and implementation of policies procedures and awareness initiatives.
• Assist in managing data protection incidents and breaches efficiently.
• Collaborate with various departments to embed Privacy by Design principles.
• Contribute to the implementation of BMW Group Standards for data protection and privacy.

What should you bring along

• Studying towards a degree in Business Law IT Marketing or a relevent discipline at 2.2 level or above.
• Strong understanding of data privacy laws such as GDPR Data Protection Act 2018 PECR and related regulations.
• Excellent communication skills to promote awareness and training across the company.
• Analytical mindset to oversee data protection risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with different business units and technical teams.
• Proactive attitude toward learning and supporting information security measures.

What can you look forward to

• Great Pay A competitive annual salary ofdays holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract)and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance Contracted working hours are37.5 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:

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: Sunday 30th November 2025

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