Industrial Placement - People Operations

Salary: £25,500

Start Date: Monday 16th August 2027 - Friday 4th August 2028

Location: Based in Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Entry Requirements: See ‘What we’re looking for’ section

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". Click here to visit our virtual tour. 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 a broad and varied experience across Colleague Experience, People Operations and Labour Relations. Working within central People and Culture teams, including the People Advisory team, you will support a wide range of generalist People topics and shared services activity, while developing strong colleague engagement skills and an understanding of how the People & Culture function supports the employee lifecycle, people strategy and business objectives. You will build knowledge of key HR systems, including SuccessFactors, Workforce Software and SAP, and gain exposure to global mobility and immigration, including how talent is shared across the Volkswagen Group. You will also learn about the Company’s relationship with its Trade Unions, how we work in partnership on business topics and how matters are agreed through collective bargaining.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support Senior People Advisors with case management, formal meetings and global mobility projects.
• Respond to people queries and support time, attendance and onboarding processes as part of our Colleague Experience Team.
• Support the Labour Relations team with benchmarking, Trade Union and collective bargaining activities.

About the Department

Bentley Motors' People and Culture department plays a crucial role in providing an extraordinary experience for employees, mirroring the luxury experience offered to customers. The department positions Bentley as an employer of choice and focuses on creating a seamless career journey for employees from hire to retire.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Human Resources or Business Management degree, Organisational Change Management, Human Resources with Business/Management, Organisational Psychology with Business/Management, Law or combined degree

Skills required for the role

• Good Communication skills,
• Team Working abilities,
• Customer Service experience desirable,
• Effective Time Management,
• Highly IT literate with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Interest in marketing and or talent branding desired,
• Excellent planning and organisational skills,
• Strong data and analytical skills, specifically advanced Excel skills and ability to use complex formulas to analyse large volumes of data
• Problem solving skills

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

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.

#BelongingAtBentley

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.

Working at Bentley

To learn more about what life is like working at Bentley, and our assessment process view our Candidate Pack here.

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

Closing date: Friday 23rd October 2026

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