Executive - Technical Assistant to the CEO

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is looking for an Executive – Technical Assistant to provide strategic support to the CEO in the UK. This role involves managing complex projects and facilitating communication among key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the automotive sector, excellent communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

27 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex projects with measurable impact.
• Extensive experience within the Automotive sector.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical support to the CEO.
• Develop Project Management Office aligned with the Strategy department.
• Facilitate communication between departments and CEO.
• Prepare for key strategic meetings and presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project Management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Marketing or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

As the Executive – Technical Assistant, you will be tasked with providing support and organisational leadership to the CEO and Executive team (‘ECM’) in the primary areas of strategy and culture development, project management, executive and board-level presentations and meeting preparations.

You’ll act as a key facilitator and enabler for the CEO to focus on driving our corporate strategy forward, ensuring the CEO has the right information, insights and follow-ups to make effective decisions whilst also helping manage complex technical matters.

• Code number: J000018484
• Entry level: Professionals
• Location: Reading

Responsibilities

• Shared responsibility for providing strategic and technical support to the CEO including Co-Lead for PCGB strategy initiatives.
• Develop and rollout Project Management Office in alignment with the Strategy department
• Act as a bridge between the PCGB and PAG department teams and the CEO, ensuring smooth communication, providing updates and tracks progress of some important projects that need CEO oversight.
• Support the CEO and ECM with the preparation for key strategic meetings such as Business Review Meetings, Shareco Meetings, All-Staff Briefings, major Dealer/Investor meetings and other shared ECM forums.
• Create and maintain a PowerPoint “library” of all presentation materials for each of the functional areas supported.
• Partner closely with cross-functional leaders to gain a deep understanding of each business function, ensuring that all support and input provided is strategically aligned with their key outputs and project goals.
• Responsible for the gathering and collating of key performance data into suitable or prescribed presentation formats.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Marketing or equivalent
• Proven track record of independently leading and delivering complex projects with measurable impact.
• Extensive experience within the Automotive sector across OEM, wholesale, and retail environments.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, for data-driven storytelling and strategic reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• PAG Germany or Other National Porsche/VW Group Subsidiary experience
• High Level of conceptual and analytical skills

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, we offer a competitive salary with an annual bonus, access to the VW sister loan car scheme, private medical insurance, 27 days of annual leave, and other attractive benefits. If you possess the skills and experience, we seek and are looking for a challenging but rewarding career with a premium brand, we encourage you to apply using the link below.

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to provide personalised responses to every applicant.

Company:
Porsche Cars GB (PCGB) is the official importer and distributor of Porsche vehicles in the United Kingdom. It is responsible for overseeing the sales, marketing, and service of Porsche cars in the UK, as well as managing a network of authorised Porsche Centres across the country.