Training and Development Placement

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About Porsche

At Porsche we have always been ambitious; this has helped to develop our brand and make us one of the premier and recognisable automotive companies in which to develop a career. At Porsche we recognise that our staff are our strongest asset, this is reflected in our intern training programme that offers outstanding individuals the opportunity to gain transferable skills and experience in their chosen field. We currently have placement years available in IT, Finance, Human Resources, Public Relations, Marketing, Facilities Management, Events Management, Training and Development, Network Development and Strategy, Business Improvements and Motorsport Hospitality.

Training and Development Placement

To Co-ordinate and manage Non-Technical training operations on a day-to-day basis in conjunction with the Training team, acting as a key contact point with the Porsche Network.

Core Responsibilities:

• To act as a direct contact between the Dealer Network and Porsche Cars Network Training department for day to day training enquiries.
• Maintain and administer the Porsche Learning Management System (LMS) in conjunction with the Training team. Ensure that the database is accurate with regard to:
  • Starters and leavers
  • Training Calendar
  • Delegate bookings
• Proactively manage the LMS, reviewing the integrity and usability of the system and database on a quarterly basis (in line with the quarterly reports) and research, recommend and project manage necessary changes
• Co-ordinate operational training resources:
  • LMS
  • Venues (including sourcing and financial process)
  • Training calendar
  • Deliverers
• Manage delegate communications, using appropriate tools (including the LMS)
• To proactively manage progression along all individual learning paths in relation to:
  • Need (driven by KPI/BSC and Learning path)
  • Course availability (>85% utilisation)
  • Certification requirements (Centre compliancy)
  • Ops Guidelines (Centre compliancy)
• To report on a quarterly basis to all individual Centres, their compliancy with regard to learning path progression.
• Support the Training team at an operational level by co-ordinating budgets, logistics, delegate communications and bookings for Product Launch Training.
• Provide administrative support to the Training and Development team in the areas of:
  • Travel arrangements
  • Meeting room bookings (internal and external)
  • SAP PR/PO management
  • Supplier payment and invoicing
  • Operational budget management
• To project manage appropriate ad-hoc training requirements from brief to delivery (e.g. PDDS)
• Ensuring that all relevant course charges are applied in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with Financial Department guidelines
• To manage the logistics, budget, supplier relationships and day-to-day operation of product training events, from brief to delivery.

We are looking for a talented and pro-active worker for our August 2017 programme that will play a fundamental role in day-to-day tasks and projects, giving you the opportunity to make a real contribution to our organisation and gain invaluable work experience. Candidates should be undergraduates looking for a placement year in their 3rd year of study and ideally studying towards a business related degree, have strong IT Skills and be confident in spoken and written English.

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, daily food allowance and a bus pass in the Reading area.

How to apply

To apply please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to: internrecruitment@porsche.co.uk clearly stating which position you are applying for in the email subject line. If you successfully pass CV screening, you will be invited to a telephone interview. Following this is the final stage of the process, which is an assessment centre.

Please note that subject to the volume of applications received we may bring forward our application deadline and would recommend you make your application to the programme at the earliest possible convenience to ensure you do not miss out.