Motorsport Placement

Motorsport Placement

Department: Motorsport/ Marketing

Job:

Responsible for the delivery of elements of Porsche Motorsport GB's activity within the Porsche Cars GB Marketing Department. As well as being responsible for admin and planning during office time.

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:

• Responsible for the administration of driver registrations and communications for Porsche Carrera Cup GB and Porsche Sprint Challenge GB.
• Responsible for an end-to-end Special Project including the launch & implementation of the Porsche Motorsport Esports Programmes.
• Responsible for key Motorsport Marketing projects including motorsport book, various presentations, event reports etc.
• Responsible for Porsche Motorsport Hub, updating content, race results and ongoing website management.
• To deliver elements of the Porsche Centre Motorsport Hospitality Programme.
• Support Motorsport Events team with ad hoc requirements relating to race weekends – logistics, schedules etc.
• Host various Paddock Tours at race weekends.
• Collate ‘Goody Bags’ for Hospitality Programme.
• Manage the Motorsport fleet of road cars.
• Oversee the allocation, distribution, return and disposal of Motorsport team clothing.
• Ensure the Motorsport stockroom is well organised and stock levels are recorded.
• Assisting in production of working documents for each event, distribution throughout the team ensuring accuracy and understanding from each party.
• Liaison with external suppliers with joint event responsibility.
• Input to PCGB systems, raising Invoices, Purchase Orders etc.
• Liaison with PCGB departments.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Studying towards an Undergraduate degree.
• 3 A Levels or equivalent.
• Passionate and has a good understanding of the Motorsport industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office packages.
• Must have held a driving license for more than 2 years - driving license must be clean - must be minimum 21yrs old by August 2026.
• Prepared to work away during weekends (10+ per year) - you will receive days back in Lieu..

Preferred Qualifications

• The individual should be enthusiastic, friendly, willing to learn and a good team player.
• Strong customer service and administration skills.
• Strong Interest in the automotive industry and Porsche as a brand.

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

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.