TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month placement year in the Marketing Department at Porsche Cars GB, starting August 2027.
- Gain experience in motorsport event administration, project management, marketing support, and fleet management.
- Requires current undergraduate study, 3 A-Levels or equivalent, a passion for motorsport, and a clean driving license.
- Highly competitive salary offered with benefits including 27 days holiday, preferential rates, and unique driving experiences.
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
- Administration of driver registrations and communications for Porsche Carrera Cup GB and Porsche Sprint Challenge GB.
- End-to-end Special Project including the launch & implementation of the Porsche Motorsport Esports Programmes.
- Support with day-to-day marketing activities of the championships and responsible for key projects including motorsport book, various presentations, event reports etc.
- Management of the Porsche Motorsport Hub, updating content, race results and ongoing website management.
- Delivery of elements of the Porsche Centre Motorsport Hospitality Programme, including hosting Paddock Tours at race weekends and collating ‘goody bags’.
- Support Motorsport Events team with ad hoc requirements relating to race weekends – logistics, schedules etc.
- Management of the Motorsport fleet of road cars.
- Overseeing the allocation, distribution, return and disposal of Motorsport team clothing.
- Ensuring 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.
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.
- Must have held a driving license for more than 2 years - driving license must be clean.
- Prepared to work away during weekends (10+ per year) - you will receive days back in Lieu.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
- Organisational skills.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office packages.
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.