Marketing Operations Industrial Placement

Brackley, United KingdomBuild your skills. Make an impact. Race towards excellence.Every dream needs a team.Join the Commercial Department as we take on the challenge of Formula One’s exciting new era of sustainable technical regulations.By spending your year in industry with us, you will:Apply your learning in one of the most technically demanding global sportsTake on responsibility as you are supported and trained throughout your yearJoin us for a year-long placement from the end of June 2026 to the end of July 2027Work in a fast-paced environment at our state-of-the-art factory in Brackley, United KingdomBe an integral part of a cohort of students working across all functions of our teamAbout the Role:Under the supervision of the members of the Marketing Operations sub team, assist the team with tasks to deliver efficient organisation and smooth functioning of the Marketing Operations Team. The Marketing Operations sub team supports the effective running of the wider Marketing team and enables cross functional working to ensure we have the right resources working together to deliver to our high standards. This role touches on all areas of delivery in our Marketing Department and provides support and operational management to many of our Marketing sub teams.In particular:Support Marketing Operations functions across Formula One with the development of marketing material including brochures, toolkits and key documents for internal and external use, ensuring they are complete and kept up to date. Support the Operations Team to plan and coordinate the travel arrangements of the team at races. Support the Hospitality & Event teams with the planning, organisation and implementation of events and guest programmes as and when needed. Support with the tracking and organisation of our Value in Kind product allocations and roll out to staff keeping logs and compliance paperwork up to date. Support our Asset management by providing administrational support, coordinating asset movements, and booking in key logistics. Support the Operations Team with planning and administration of Driving Experiences and Operations led projects. Exposure to our collateral days, launches and brand shoots to support the wider marketing department requirements. Support the wider Marketing Operations sub teams with ad hoc tasks, events and activations when required. This includes the Design Team, Partnerships Team, Teamwear & Licensing Team and Projects Team. Work with senior members of the Marketing Operations team to implement and manage processes that contribute to the efficient working practices of the team. Successful candidates will have:Essential:Experience working in an office environmentGood working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Interest in sports marketing with a history that shows an education or extracurricular activities that align with the experience required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Business, Marketing and/or Events experience. Able to work an organised way being able to multi-task and prioritise work in a fast-paced, busy office environment. Ability to work at all levels within an organisation and balance strategic administrative roles with a practical hands-on work. Ability to build good internal and external relationships and to be a team player. A proven ability to work effectively as part of a team who enjoys working in a high achieving and yet demanding environment. Desirable:Whilst an interest in motorsport is advantageous, an interest in sport marketing and operations is important along with a passion for learning and being part of a team. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find your placement with us a memorable and enriching experience. We are looking for a driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic and energy as well as being results orientated. Given the nature of the company’s business a flexibility in hours and approach is required along with the ability to work under minimum supervision with a “can-do” attitude. As a team we are always striving to improve and therefore the ability to take on feedback and the continuous desire to improve is needed, as well as a flexible approach to work given the variety of areas the successful candidate will be required to work in. Skills you could gain from your placement include:Knowledge and understanding of the breadth of roles and expertise in Marketing in Formula One. How to support in the planning and delivery of a range of marketing activations. Exposure to how we manage complex cross-functional projects such as live demonstration events, driving experiences and content management. The importance of both internal and external relationship management when it comes to developing positive working relationships. Organisational skills and planning around marketing operations projects, such as replica car and other asset programmes. Logistical skills coordinating assets and complex travel plans. Relationship management skills liaising and working with various functions and stakeholders across marketing. Benefits:When you put the effort in, we give it back. Start with a competitive salary, a generous joining bonus, add in a world-class wellbeing programme (including a free on-site gym), delicious, subsidised food, and private medical cover - all on our riverside campus powered by 100% renewable energy. You’ll have everything you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.How to apply:Submit your CV and cover letter as a single PDF to our Workday portalComplete our application formOur IP programme is designed with the intent to progress into available graduate roles in the future. You will be required to meet the eligibility criteria of the IP programme including any right to work requirements for your application to progress. As these roles are based in the UK, any visa sponsorship must meet current Home Office immigration rules. If you require a visa for this role you will need to be in a position to self-fund candidate costs of the visa process which are typically in the region of £3,000.Ref : REQ-250351