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Business Strategy and Innovation Placement Programme

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Research & Development
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a 2nd-year student on track for a 2:1+, willing to travel to London, a team player with strong communication skills, commercial awareness, Excel proficiency, and a proactive attitude.
  • You will contribute to team projects, engage in personal development through mentoring, and collaborate on impactful initiatives benefiting the business and community.

Requirements

  • Currently in your 2nd year and on track achieve a 2:1 or better in any degree
  • Able to travel to the London Office 3 days a week
  • Looking to start from July 2025
  • Team players, eager to get involved and proactive in making the most of every opportunity
  • Confident presenter with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Have good commercial awareness
  • Enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude, passionate about your personal and professional development
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and data

Responsibilities

  • Contributing: Immerse yourself in your chosen business area, making meaningful contributions to team objectives and projects, and gaining invaluable hands-on experience.
  • Personal Development: Beyond your daily tasks, you’ll have dedicated time for learning and growth, including mentor catch ups. With tailored resources and support, you’ll enhance your skills and knowledge, benefiting your work, the project, and your future career.
  • The Project: Lead and collaborate with fellow placement students on impactful projects that benefit both the business and the community, offering a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference.

FAQs

What is the duration of the placement programme?

The placement programme lasts for 12 months.

When is the start date for the placement?

The placement is looking to start in July 2025.

What qualifications are required for this placement?

Applicants need to be currently in their 2nd year and on track to achieve a 2:1 or better in any degree.

Is there a minimum travel requirement for this position?

Yes, you will need to be able to travel to the London Office 3 days a week.

What kind of projects will I be working on?

You will collaborate with fellow placement students on impactful projects that benefit both the business and the community.

What skills are preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates should be team players, confident presenters with excellent communication skills, have good commercial awareness, a ‘can do’ attitude, and be proficient with Microsoft Excel and data.

Is the recruitment process inclusive for disabled candidates?

Yes, Motability Operations is a Disability Confident Leader and actively seeks to attract disabled candidates by providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

What does the personal development aspect of the placement involve?

Beyond daily tasks, you'll have dedicated time for learning and growth, including mentor catch-ups, tailored resources, and support to enhance your skills and knowledge.

What does the Innovation team focus on?

The Innovation team aims to address the needs of customers and identify new growth opportunities to help shape the future of the Motability Scheme.

Does Motability Operations offer any benefits or support for employee well-being?

Yes, they aim to create an environment that allows employees to flourish, promoting work/life balance and accommodating part-time and flexible working requests.

Automotive
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1978
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are Motability Operations, the organisation that delivers the Motability Scheme to over 670,000 disabled people across the UK. Our purpose is to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that advance our customers’ mobility in a fast-changing world. Since we were founded 45 years ago, we have grown to be the largest leasing company in the UK, providing over five million customers with affordable transport solutions which empower them to move around on their own terms. As well as leasing cars, wheelchair accessible vehicles, scooters and powered wheelchairs that keep our customers moving, we offer the whole worry-free package including insurance, maintenance, breakdown assistance and a mileage allowance, which is why the Motability Scheme currently has an impressive customer satisfaction rating of 9.6 out of 10. With over 30,000 jobs linked to the Motability Scheme, we are always looking for people who live and breathe our purpose and want to help us to improve the lives of our customers. We champion an inclusive, supportive and positive working environment and are proud of our extremely high levels of employee retention and satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Death in Service

  • Health Insurance

  • Life Insurance