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Vicky Osbourn

Maidenhead

Summary

A qualified and experienced Personal Assistant at European Senior Vice President and Corporate Board level who regularly demonstrates exceptional organisational and communication skills, with further experience in Human Resources managing Compensation & Benefits schemes. Able to work both autonomously and as part of a team, is a self-starter with proven delivery of tasks to deadlines. Has strong prioritisation and time management skills and is trusted with sensitive and confidential information. Now seeking to develop further into a broader, more challenging role that will effectively utilise the extensive skills and experience attained thus far.

Most recent experience of working closely with customers and stakeholders and representing the brand to their most loyal and enthusiastic customers.

Capable of working within a fast moving team and environment, supportive of a busy and demanding team, providing high level understanding and experience to ensure key deliverables are met and achieved within budgets and timeframes.

Keen to be in a more understanding and focused environment to build on and enhance personal interest in mental health and well being.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marketing Coordinator

Porsche Cars GB Limited
Reading, Berkshire
07.2010 - Current
  • Key responsibility for Marketing department cost centre budget and expenses budget - ensuring no overspend and appropriate usage. Responsible for ensuring sufficient budget is requested year on year.
  • Managed contractor budget within marketing and business development, ensuring compliance with requirements and accurate accounting.
  • Oversaw budget, calendar of events, and staffing for all events, collaborating with data team to optimise attendance across our customer database.
  • Key contact Marketing Department overseeing department meetings and off-site events every quarter. This requires guest management, budget management and presentation organisation to ensure the day is maximised and enjoyed.
  • Managed Porsche Cars GB (PCGB) relationship with Porsche Club GB, overseeing budget and fostering engagement with the only recognised enthusiasts' club of over 23,000 members.
  • Engaged with Porsche Club board, Club house staff and members on a regular basis, ensuring all opportunities are maximised - on both sides.
  • Coordinated travel logistics and legal agreements for influencers and editors during Porsche Club's 60th anniversary road trip through Europe, enhancing brand visibility.
  • Responsible for mobile exhibition units utilised by all Porsche Centres for off-site events. Included budget management, tender processes and procurement of new units and processes. The units available ensured that all Porsche Centres maintain the Porsche Cars standard at their off-site eventsCreation and management of company 'Range' events for customers to attend (following success of PRG events).
  • Engaged in Porsche Procurement Process for any new supplier - whether that is by tender or as a sole supplier engaging with all elements and levels of the business.
  • Travel support for Marketing Director and team support.
  • Responsible for Premier Inn account and the Department's Fuel cards and reconciliation of both.
  • Instigator of company-wide Mental Health & Resilience training in 2025 which is continuing into this year for the next critical stage
  • Part of the company's Culture committee to engage with all staff and create a more productive and enjoyable environment to work in.
  • Full control of diary and responsible for ensuring availability and accessibility across the business and with Porsche AG in Germany.
  • Working with the Procurement team to review all suppliers within Marketing to reduce costs and number of suppliers, which will eventually push out to all departments within the company.
  • Key involvement in projects between different departments within PCGB to ensure Porsche Club members have the best engagement with the brand they are so passionate about.
  • Working with the Procurement team to review all suppliers within Marketing to reduce costs and number of suppliers, which will eventually push out to all departments within the company.

Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Sabre Holdings /lastminute.com
09.2006 - Current
  • Management of the company's Pension and Healthcare schemes for UK employees, working with external advisors and Scheme Trustees.
  • Provided front line benefit advice to UK employees including pension and healthcare.
  • Managed and rolled out company benefit schemes, enhancing employee engagement through initiatives such as Childcare Vouchers, Cycle2Work, Season ticket loans, and Give As You Earn.
  • Facilitated harmonisation of UK benefits programmes, contributing to cost reduction in group income protection, group life assurance, and medical insurance.
  • Evaluated and levelled all roles across EMEA in conjunction with the Director of Compensation & Benefits.
  • Project managed collation of multi-country benefits data for integration into Mercer Gold compensation tool, improving data accuracy and usability.
  • Designed and implemented administration process for the management of Global Mobility expatriate benefits.
  • Supported annual pay planning process within a complex global matrix environment.
  • Assisted in the auditing, drafting and implementation of pan-EMEA Sales incentive plans.
  • Interacted extensively with Legal, Payroll, Finance and Marketing to achieve cohesion for company-wide projects.
  • Pan-EMEA event management experience for internal Sales & Leadership meetings and client summits held throughout Europe.
  • Ability to work across all levels within the company in providing key support to the CEO and his team during visits to Europe - including organising high level meetings with customers.
  • Oversaw operations of corporate hospitality facility at Chelsea FC, ensuring high service standards.
  • Updated and standardised sales presentations, processes and procedures.
  • European marketing activities - including production of surveys to prospective and current clients and analysis of the results; assisting in the production of European datasheets and other collateral for sales teams.
  • Numerous company secretarial functions including submission of Annual Returns, update of shareholders' register and notification to the London Stock Exchange of material interest in shares.
  • Provided company secretarial support for Board meetings by collating and distributing Board papers in advance.
  • Complete management of corporate hospitality event at Ascot and a Company Golf Day at Sunningdale for clients.
  • Production of Annual Report and Interim Accounts, including design and proofing.
  • Held responsibility for reception staff, all elements of core office administration and associated human resources management.

PA to Group General Manager

Porsche Retail Group Limited
Reading, Berkshire
08.2009 - 01.2010
  • Full PA support to Group General Manager and Financial Controller
  • Full management of GGM & Financial Controller (FC) diaries liaising across Centres and Porsche Cars Great Britain (PCGB).
  • Facilitated communication for Group General Manager as central point of contact for PRG-owned Porsche Centres.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and organised inbox for Group General Manager and Financial Controller.
  • Liaison with both PCGB and Porsche AG (PAG - owning company) for meetings and visits.
  • Organised and managed weekend events for all Porsche Retail Group staff (PRG) to attend driving experiences at Porsche Experience Centre (PEC).
  • Ensured operational efficiency during fixed term contract while covering maternity leave responsibilities.

Personal Assistant to Senior Vice President, EMEA

Sabre Travel Network
12.2003 - 09.2006
  • Coordinated with team at Sabre Holdings to facilitate project execution
  • Handled emails and written business correspondence on behalf of senior office staff.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and company policies.
  • Monitored emails and correspondence, prioritising and responding on behalf of the executive to streamline workflow.

Executive Assistant to Vice President & General Manager

GetThere
01.2003 - 12.2003
  • Part of Sabre Holdings

PA to Group Managing Director & Group Finance Director

Lorien PLC
11.2001 - 12.2002

PA to Vice President Dendrite Europe

Dendrite UK Limited
12.2000 - 09.2000
  • Acquired by Cegedim May 07

PA to Chief Executive

Norbain PLC
09.1995 - 12.1996

Directors' Secretary

Reading Transport Limited
06.1989 - 08.1995

Secretary

ICI Agrochemicals (Now Syngenta)
09.1987 - 06.1989

Education

Private Secretary's Certificate -

London Chamber of Commerce

A Level - Law

Skills

  • Liaison Management
  • Budget Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Event Management
  • Mental Health Training
  • Pension Management
  • Healthcare Management
  • Auditing
  • Sales Incentive Planning
  • Role Evaluation
  • Project Management
  • Benefits Scheme Management
  • Cost Reduction Strategies
  • Global Mobility Administration
  • Pay Planning
  • Employee Benefit Advice
  • Cross-Department Collaboration
  • Corporate Hospitality Management
  • Sales Presentation Standardization
  • Marketing Activities
  • Company Secretarial Functions
  • Board Meeting Support
  • Office Administration
  • Human Resources Management
  • Budget management
  • Project management
  • Event coordination
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Customer relationship management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Mental health training
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability
  • Project support
  • Deadline-driven
  • Positive attitude
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Strong time management
  • Time-management
  • Decision making
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Relationship-building
  • Relationship Management
  • Events organisation
  • Communication proficiency
  • Training and mentoring
  • Stress tolerance
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Team-orientated mentality
  • Organised and efficient
  • Excellent written and verbal communicator
  • Budget management and forecasting
  • Event planning and execution

Personal Qualities

  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Regularly demonstrates exceptional organisational skills and initiative
  • Self-starter, able to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team
  • Trusted in all aspects of sensitive or confidential matters
  • Excellent prioritisation and time management skills
  • Proven delivery of tasks to deadlines

Custom Section

  • Porsche Club – sole liaison between company and only affiliated enthusiasts club that boasts over 23,000 members in the UK.
  • Overall responsibility for management of budget and support every year.
  • Liaison between Porsche Cars and Porsche Club to maximise opportunities between the companies, to support initiatives and engage with members.
  • Key involvement in major organised driving tour in Europe working with multiple stakeholders within the company, Porsche Club and German head office and all levels.
  • Engagement with selected content creators as part of the overall reach to a younger demographic.
  • Key instigator in engaging high level Mental Health resilience training programme for the whole company.
  • Management of the company's Pension and Healthcare schemes for UK employees, working with external advisors and Scheme Trustees.
  • Assisted in the auditing, drafting and implementation of pan-EMEA Sales incentive plans.
  • Evaluated and levelled all roles across EMEA in conjunction with the Director of Compensation & Benefits.
  • Project managed collation of multi-country benefits data for housing in Mercer Gold compensation tool.
  • Rolled-out and managed company benefit schemes including Childcare Vouchers, Cycle2Work, Season ticket loans and Give As You Earn.
  • Supported the harmonisation of benefits programmes within the UK to achieve cost reduction targets. Specifically group income protection, group life assurance and medical insurance.
  • Designed and implemented administration process for the management of Global Mobility expatriate benefits.
  • Supported annual pay planning process within a complex global matrix environment.
  • Provided front line benefit advice to UK employees including pension and healthcare.
  • Interacted extensively with Legal, Payroll, Finance and Marketing to achieve cohesion for company-wide projects.
  • Pan-EMEA event management experience for internal Sales & Leadership meetings and client summits held throughout Europe.
  • Ability to work across all levels within the company in providing key support to the CEO and his team during visits to Europe - including organising high level meetings with customers.
  • Managed company's corporate hospitality facility at Chelsea FC.
  • Updated and standardised sales presentations, processes and procedures.
  • European marketing activities - including production of surveys to prospective and current clients and analysis of the results; assisting in the production of European datasheets and other collateral for sales teams.
  • Numerous company secretarial functions including submission of Annual Returns, update of shareholders' register and notification to the London Stock Exchange of material interest in shares.
  • Company Secretarial support in respect of Board meetings - including collation and distribution of Board papers in advance of all Board meetings, as well as taking and distributing the minutes.
  • Complete management of corporate hospitality event at Ascot and a Company Golf Day at Sunningdale for clients.
  • Production of Annual Report and Interim Accounts, including design and proofing.
  • Held responsibility for reception staff, all elements of core office administration and associated human resources management.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travelling
  • Cooking
  • Reading
  • Walking

Training

  • The Industrial Society, Leadership Skills
  • Senior Secretary in Management Today
  • SkillPlace Training, Train the Trainer
  • Catalyst Training, Middle Management Development Programme
  • TMI, Time Management
  • Reed Travel Planning, Reed Travel Management
  • Sabre System training, Inhouse
  • Employment Law, JSB Training & Development
  • SAP training, Inhouse
  • Mercer Prism, Inhouse
  • Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word v7

Certification

  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
  • Level 2 Certificate in understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health advocacy in the workplace

Interests

  • Keen reader and audio book listener
  • Walking
  • Family time
  • Yoga and Pilates

Aspirations

  • Keen to build on my mental health Level 2 qualifications and establish a richer working environment to support my colleagues and myself
  • Endeavour to find a good work/life balance that enables more development of my interests as well as a fulfilled working life
  • Desire to have the working relationship that enables development and challenges as well as ensuring complete support and trust to create a dynamic working environment for everyone concerned.

Timeline

Marketing Coordinator

Porsche Cars GB Limited
07.2010 - Current

PA to Group General Manager

Porsche Retail Group Limited
08.2009 - 01.2010

Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Sabre Holdings /lastminute.com
09.2006 - Current

Personal Assistant to Senior Vice President, EMEA

Sabre Travel Network
12.2003 - 09.2006

Executive Assistant to Vice President & General Manager

GetThere
01.2003 - 12.2003

PA to Group Managing Director & Group Finance Director

Lorien PLC
11.2001 - 12.2002

PA to Vice President Dendrite Europe

Dendrite UK Limited
12.2000 - 09.2000

PA to Chief Executive

Norbain PLC
09.1995 - 12.1996

Directors' Secretary

Reading Transport Limited
06.1989 - 08.1995

Secretary

ICI Agrochemicals (Now Syngenta)
09.1987 - 06.1989

Private Secretary's Certificate -

London Chamber of Commerce

A Level - Law

Vicky Osbourn