Training Events Coordinator 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 Events Coordinator Placement

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

Core Responsibilities

• To act as a direct contact between the Porsche Dealer Network and Porsche Cars Network 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 regard to:
  • Porsche Centre staff who either start with or leave the Network
  • The non-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 (including the sourcing and contractual involved in setting up new venues)
  • The Training calendar
  • Deliverers (trainers) and associated training equipment
• Manage communications 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 both Porsche AG Training Certification requirements and Porsche Cars GB Operating Guidelines.
• Provide administrative support to the Training and Development team in the areas of:
  • Travel arrangements
  • Meeting room bookings {internal and external)
  • SAP PR/PO (financial) management
  • Supplier payment and invoicing
  • Operational budget management
• Ensure 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 deliver

We are looking for a talented and pro-active worker for our August 2018 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 click the apply button below and submit your CV and covering letter. 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.