Industrial Placement - Digital, Engagement & Culture

Salary: £25,500

Duration: 12 month contract

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

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

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, on-site in Crewe at least 4 days per week.

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 have the unique opportunity to work across two specialist teams within People & Culture: People Digital and Engagement & Culture.

This varied placement will provide hands-on experience supporting the delivery of technology-enabled people initiatives, project and change management activities, colleague engagement programmes and cultural development initiatives. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders across Bentley, helping to deliver projects, events, communications and activities that enhance both the colleague experience and the way we use technology within People & Culture.

From supporting digital transformation and artificial intelligence initiatives to helping coordinate colleague recognition programmes and engagement events, no two days will be the same.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the delivery of People & Culture digital projects, including project planning, stakeholder engagement, communications, testing, training and change management activities.
• Assisting with colleague engagement, culture and recognition initiatives, helping to coordinate events, campaigns and communications across Bentley.
• Conducting research, analysing information and preparing materials to support decision-making, project delivery and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the business to help introduce new ways of working, emerging technologies and people-focused initiatives, including artificial intelligence solutions. (insert the duties and responsibilities)

About the Department

People & Culture plays a key role in supporting Bentley's colleagues and business transformation objectives.

As part of this placement, you will work across two complementary teams:

People Digital supports the delivery of technology, systems and digital transformation initiatives across People & Culture. The team works to improve processes, enable new ways of working and help colleagues make the most of digital technologies, including emerging artificial intelligence solutions.

Engagement & Culture helps create an exceptional colleague experience by delivering programmes and initiatives that strengthen our culture, increase engagement and recognise colleague achievements. This includes colleague recognition programmes, awards, Connected Colleague sessions, Extraordinary Talks and other activities that help colleagues feel informed, connected and valued.

Together, these teams provide a unique opportunity to develop experience across project delivery, change management, communications, engagement and organisational culture.

What we are looking for

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degree disciplines, or a closely related subject:

• Business Management
• Human Resource Management
• Psychology / Organisational Psychology
• Digital Business or Digital Transformation
• Communications, Marketing or Events Management

Skills required for the role

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for technology, digital innovation, artificial intelligence and improving the colleague experience.

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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