Training Events and Communications Placement

Training Events and Communications Placement

Department: Ownership

Job:

To support the Service Qualification department with network communications and training calendar management & administration. Liaising internally within the department to ensure internal communications are high and continuous. Manage and develop training centre on technician arrival and check in processes.

This is a Placement Year position for a candidate currently studying an Undergraduate degree at university, seeking a placement for their third year. The role will commence in August 2026.

• Responsibilities:
• To act as a direct contact between the Porsche Dealer Network and Porsche Cars Technical Training department for day-to-day training enquiries
• Maintain and administer the online Porsche Academy Learning Management System (PALMS) in conjunction with the Training team. Ensure that the system is accurate with regards to:
  • Porsche Centre staff who either start with or leave the Network,
  • The technical training schedule for the year,
  • Training course bookings.
• Proactively manage the Learning Management System, reviewing the integrity and usability of the system and database on an ongoing basis and research, recommend and project manage necessary changes.
• Co-ordinate training resources including:
  • Venues for training courses,
  • The Training calendar,
  • Delivery (trainers) and associated training equipment.
• Manage communication with all training delegates.
• To proactively manage the online training progression of staff in the Porsche Network using their individual learning paths. This includes reporting on the progress of staff in Porsche Centres with regards to these Centre’s compliance with Porsche AG Training Certification requirements.
• Ensure that all relevant course charges are applied in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with Financial Department guidelines.
• Promotion of the department’s key achievements and developments internal and external.
• To be active participant in the Intern Project.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Studying a Business Events or Communications related Undergraduate degree at university, seeking a placement for their 3rd year.
• Excellent level of PC literacy, including MS-Office, Excel, Word.
• Highly proficient in both spoken and written English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prioritisation skills.
• Customer service experience.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• A driving licence is desirable not essential.

Benefits:

Porsche is committed to promote a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities. Our strong family embodies the values of freedom, respect and tolerance.

To fulfil this mission, Porsche is devoted to celebrating our diverse voices and cultivating an environment that reflects the varied communities we touch. This is our commitment, and we invite you to share in this vision.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• Highly Competitive salary.
• Fixed hours each week - 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products.
• Life Assurance.
• DC Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing.
• Dedicated mental health champions.
• Opportunity to visit the Porsche Experience Centre in Silverstone and drive the full Porsche vehicle range.

Location:

Porsche Cars GB Ltd and Porsche Retail Head Office is located conveniently by junction 12 of the M4, adjacent to a retail park, gym, and well-known fast-food restaurants. It is within walking distance of Theale's main line train station and a bus stop which operate regular services to Reading Town Centre.

Due to the high volume of applications we generate for our vacancies, we are regrettably not able to send a personalised reply to every applicant.

How to apply

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