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Head of Technical Partnerships, Silverstone
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Client:
Cadillac Formula 1 Team
Location:
Silverstone, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
19.05.2025
Expiry Date:
03.07.2025
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Job Description:
Cadillac Formula 1 is excited to be on the grid for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. Our new team is gearing up for rapid growth. To achieve our goals, we need to create and sustain a high-performance culture in every area. We have ambitious plans to build an outstanding operation that can compete at the highest level.
From exceptional Engineering and Design talent to a world-class race team, supported by specialists in off-track roles - we are assembling the expertise needed to drive this operation forward and compete at the highest level.
Being a part of this team, will accelerate your career. Take a closer look at the role:
Job Description:
As the Head of Technical Partnerships, you will lead the strategic development, acquisition, and management of all technology-driven partnerships that directly impact on-track performance and off-track innovation. This role sits at the intersection of commercial strategy, technical excellence, and brand alignment — driving long-term value for both the team and our partners.
You will be responsible for securing best-in-class Technical Partnerships, co-developing technical solutions, and aligning engineering priorities with commercial goals. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, R&D, Commercial, Legal, and Marketing to ensure our partners contribute materially to competitive advantage.
What You'll be doing:
* Define and lead the technical partnership strategy, aligned with team performance goals and innovation roadmap.
* Identify and pursue new technology trends and partnership opportunities across sectors (automotive, software, materials, sustainability, AI, etc.).
* Partnership Development
* Source, negotiate, and secure partnerships with technical and engineering companies that offer cutting-edge solutions.
* Lead commercial negotiations, contract structuring, and partner onboarding.
* Relationship Management
* Act as the primary interface between partners and internal departments (especially Engineering, R&D, and IT).
* Drive co-development projects, ensuring mutual benefit and measurable performance output.
* Integration & Activation
* Oversee the technical integration of partner solutions into car design, operations, and performance systems.
* Collaborate with marketing and PR to amplify the value and visibility of technical partnerships.
* Performance & ROI
* Measure and report partnership impact against key performance indicators, including technical contribution, innovation outcomes, and brand equity.
Requirements
* Experience & Expertise
* Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in technical partnerships, business development, or innovation strategy within motorsport, aerospace, automotive, or advanced technology sectors.
* Deep understanding of F1 engineering culture and performance environment is a major advantage.
* Commercial Acumen
* Proven success in negotiating complex technical deals and managing strategic B2B relationships.
* Technical Literacy
* Strong grasp of engineering principles and emerging technologies (e.g. CFD, advanced composites, electrification, software-defined systems, AI/ML, simulation).
* Exceptional stakeholder management skills across technical and commercial domains.
* Ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-performance culture.
* Global Perspective
* Experience working in international environments; fluency in English is required
Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the postholder and identifies the level of responsibility at which the postholder will be required to work. Subject to the discretion of the Company, the postholder will carry out the duties specified above together with such other duties or tasks for the Company as reasonably required. You may also be required to perform additional duties for the Company from time to time commensurate with your skills and experience.
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