Project and Strategy Placement

About the role The Electric team at Motability Operations is helping to shape the future of accessible electric mobility — from home charging and public infrastructure to energy services and EV customer education. As part of our 12-month placement programme, you’ll work across several squads and workstreams, supporting live projects that are already delivering for over 800,000 customers across the UK. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in a high-impact, delivery-focused environment, where you’ll support product managers, analysts, and subject matter experts to help bring electric products and services to life. If you’re curious, collaborative, and motivated by real-world change — this could be the role for you. Location and hours London, 35 hours, three days in the office What You’ll Be Doing Supporting live projects across different squads (Home Charging, Energy, Charging on the Go, Discovery) Helping gather insights, track progress, and contribute to problem-solving within delivery teams Working with colleagues across product, design, data, operations, and partnerships Supporting internal communications, process improvements, and workshop coordination Taking ownership of defined tasks or mini-projects as part of squad objectives Our 12-month placement programme is built on three key pillars: Making an Impact, Personal Development and the Project. Making an Impact – get involved in meaningful work that adds real value from day one. You’ll support your team’s goals and help deliver work that makes a difference – for your team, and for the people we do it all for: our customers. Personal Development – build your confidence and skills through mentoring, learning sessions and events – all designed to support your growth and goals. The Project – work with other students to lead a project that creates real, positive impact. Our programmes go above and beyond just the day job. You’ll gain valuable experience in your chosen business area while also having the space and opportunity to challenge yourself and develop your skills. About you Team players, eager to get involved and proactive in making the most of every opportunity You're keen to communicate and share your work through written and verbal communication, including presentations. You’re interested in understanding how businesses operate, the factors that influence decision-making, and how different teams work together to deliver value for customers and the organisation. Enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude, passionate about your personal and professional development Minimum criteria Studying in the second year of your degree that includes a year in industry, and eager to start a placement in July 2027 Excited to join us in our London office at least three days a week Motability Operations is a Disability Confident Leader As a Disability Confident Leader, any applicant considered to have a disability who meets the minimum criteria as set out in the role profile, will be offered an interview. We also have a responsibility to actively seek out and attract disabled candidates by providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. This involves flexibility and adjusting as required when assessing candidates to ensure those with a disability have the best possible chance of demonstrating their suitability for the job. Recruitment Stages Application Stage Submit your CV Response to four questions Video Assessment One way video assessment You will answer 5 questions by video response You are given 6 days to complete your video assessment from when you receive your invitation Virtual Interview You will meet with one of our Early Careers Recruitment team These interviews aim to take place between 30th October to 2nd November 2026 Assessment Centre You will be invited to attend a final stage assessment centre, which typically involves an interview with the two assessors and an activity The assessment centre is a whole day with us in our Bristol office The assessment centre for this role is 25th November 2026 If you are successful at the Assessment Centre stage, you will be offered the role to begin 5th July 2027. How to apply To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.