Corporate Identity Undergraduate Placement null

Your role

What will you be doing

• The Corporate Identity team are responsible for the physical appearance of the retailer network covering furniture, fixtures, signs and digital elements.
• You will be responsible for supporting the implementation and project management of corporate identity developments across the retailer network.
• You’ll act as a first point of contact for corporate identity queries from the business and the retailers and have the opportunity to lead activity on projects in areas such as concept development, future retail and process improvement.

About you

What do you need

To be successful in this role:

• You must have a high attention to detail and possess good time management skills.
• You'll be pro-active and delivery-focused, with effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• You’ll be able to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions.
• The placement is open to any university student who is eligible to work full-time in the UK for twelve months from June 2025.
• You should be on a sandwich degree or course which offers a one-year industrial placement.
• Volkswagen believes all employees should have a good work/life balance and wouldn't want you to spend a large amount of time commuting, so Volkswagen requires the undergraduates to be based within a reasonable distance from the Milton Keynes head office. 

Compensation & benefits

What's in it for you

As an undergraduate on one of the placements:

• You'll receive a £23,000 salary
• A new car every six months (as long as you have a full, clean UK driving licence)
• You'll also receive 27 days' holiday – plus bank holidays – a discretionary bonus
• Pension scheme
• Employee well-being support
• An on-site restaurant and shopping discounts

Training & development

Throughout your placement, you’ll find structured learning and development opportunities, as well as access to unlimited online courses covering a range of topics. With the chance to take on extra projects in areas that interest you and join the employee network groups, you’ll enjoy the scope to develop your full potential.

Career progression

On a 12-month undergraduate placement, you could help build on that heritage. So, Volkswagen matches you to a business area that suits your skills and interests. And the company will give you all the opportunities, exposure and support you need to grow and get the most out of your experience.

How to apply

What's the assessment process

• Apply
• Numerical test
• Situational judgement test
• Interview
• Assessment centre

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• youtube.com/@volkswagenuk
• careers.volkswagengroup.co.uk/early-careers/undergraduates