TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Gain experience in event planning and delivery at the Porsche Experience Centre.
- This is a 12-month placement role for undergraduates, starting August 2027.
- Requires studying an Events Management or Marketing degree and a full UK Driving License.
- Highly competitive salary and benefits including holiday, preferential rates, and driving opportunities.
About the Role
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 2027.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of conference, incentive, and corporate events.
- Conduct facility tours and assist with venue preparation, room set-ups, and daily operational checks.
- Prepare client proposals, budgets, and external invoices.
- Act as a key client contact before and during on-site events.
- Coordinate with various PCGB departments to ensure seamless event delivery.
- Produce and distribute event documentation, ensuring accuracy and clear communication across teams.
- Prepare weekly operational reports and support event planning activities.
- Maintain event logistics, booking systems, calendars, and records, ensuring information remains up to date.
- Input and manage data across PCGB systems, including Momentus and SAP.
- Support social media activity, monitor stock levels, and keep informed of competitor activity and market trends.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, event attendees, and visitors to the Porsche Experience Centre.
- Manage internal bookings and training requests, while attending regular progress meetings and cross-functional sessions at Head Office.
Minimum Qualifications
- Studying an Events Management or Marketing undergraduate Degree.
- Basic level of PC literacy, including MS-Office, Excel and Word.
- Highly proficient in both spoken and written English.
- Full UK Driving License and own vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong interest in automotive industry and Porsche brand.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to multitask.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
Benefits
- 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.