People and Culture Industrial Placement 2027
Applications closed on 28 Sept 2026. This round opened in September 2026, so the next is likely to open around September 2027. See Mclaren's roles
Who can apply
- Year of study
- University students undertaking a sandwich year as part of their degree
- Degree class
- 2:1 or above
- Subjects
- Human Resource Management, Business with HR, Psychology, Sociology
Requirements
Description
Duration
12 months
What to Expect
We're recruiting for interns to join our People & Culture team at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey.
As a People & Culture Intern, you will gain real-world experience across key areas of Human Resources, supporting initiatives that enhance our employee experience and help shape the future of McLaren’s dynamic and high-performance workplace.
This is a 12-month full-time Industrial Placement designed for university students undertaking a sandwich year as part of their degree. You will work alongside experienced HR professionals and contribute to meaningful projects across our employee lifecycle.
Please note this position is on-site 5 days a week.
What You'll Do
During your Industrial Placement, you will work within core areas of HR, including Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Early Careers, HR Operations, and Organisational Development. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that supports over 3,000 employees across engineering, operations, and commercial functions.
Your responsibilities may include:
Talent & Early Careers:
Support the hiring and onboarding of interns, graduates, and apprentices
Assist with planning and running assessment centres and engagement events
Help coordinate candidate communication and logistics
Employee Experience & Culture:
Contribute to initiatives that support employee wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion
Assist in collecting and analysing feedback from surveys and events
Support planning and delivery of culture-building activities across the business
HR Operations & Administration:
Gain exposure to HR systems and data management processes
Assist with documentation, policy updates, and compliance tracking
Support HR Business Partners with day-to-day casework and reporting
Project Work:
Be involved in live business projects such as DE&I strategy, onboarding improvement, and people data analysis
Work with stakeholders to understand business needs and identify process enhancements
Help ensure the consistent delivery of People & Culture initiatives across all business functions
You will also benefit from Intern development workshops and networking opportunities across McLaren Automotive.
What You'll Bring
You must be studying a relevant for a degree in Human Resource Management, Business with HR, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field at a UK university and be on track to achieve a 2:1 or above.
Other skills you'll bring include:
Some experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); any exposure to HR systems is a plus
Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic HR environment and learning from experienced professionals
High levels of discretion and professionalism when dealing with sensitive information
Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
You must also bring a passion for cars, and a desire to work at the cutting edge of the automotive industry within our People & Culture business area.
Personal Attributes:
We're looking for motivated individuals with a passion for people and a desire to learn. The most desirable traits include:
Empathy and professionalism – trusted to handle sensitive topics with care
Curiosity – eager to understand what drives performance, culture, and engagement
Adaptability – comfortable learning new systems and adjusting to changing priorities
Collaboration – enjoys working with others to solve problems and support projects
Attention to detail – accurate and thorough in communication and administration
Initiative – proactive in taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through
Communication skills – clear and confident when sharing ideas or presenting updates
AI proficiency - comfortable using AI tools ethically and effectively to support learning, productivity, innovation, and problem-solving.
Passion for people – a genuine interest in supporting others and building a better workplace
What We'll Do for You
We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:
25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
Enhanced company pension scheme
Discretionary annual bonus award
Private medical insurance and health cash plan
Life assurance benefit
Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
Opportunities to experience our fantastic cars
*Qualifying criteria applies
Who Are We?
No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.
It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.
McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.
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