Heritage Collections Assistant
Silverstone, UK
This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring curator to join the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team's Heritage group, working at the heart of one of the most iconic teams in motorsport. As a Heritage Collections Assistant, you'll play a hands‑on role in preserving, cataloguing and researching our world‑class collection of historic cars, artefacts and technical archives, helping to safeguard the team's legacy while supporting events and activities that bring our heritage to life. If you're passionate about history, motorsport, and meticulous archival work, this role offers a rare chance to develop your curatorial skills within a fast‑paced, world‑leading environment.
Key Accountabilities (Duties):
* Supporting the Heritage Collections Curator in managing object movement processes, keeping thorough records of all items.
* Help ensure that the security and integrity of the collections are maintained at all times.
* Assist in managing the storage of collections.
* Observe relevant care and conservation principles.
* Create object lists of newly acquired material.
* Research the history of objects in the collection, adding value by extending the archive's historical knowledge.
* Record the history of objects added to the collection.
* Catalogue documents as part of their entry into the technical archive.
* Support heritage events as required.
* Support the process of data collection of chassis and driver kit.
* Assist in the fulfilment of contractual requirements for heritage objects.
Candidate Profile:
* A graduate of History, Museum Curation or similar degree.
* Some experience of working or volunteering within an archive, museum or other heritage environment.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* The ability to present large amounts of information in a clear and concise manner.
* Excellent research skills.
* Ability to organise own work to meet agreed objectives and targets.
* Enthusiastic approach and a team player who is supportive of others.
* Be proactive, determined and results focused to achieve a successful outcome.
* Eager to learn and develop own skills.
* Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Desirable - previous experience as a mechanic within a motorsport setting – F1, F2, Formula E, WEC etc
About Us:
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars with the aim of fighting for world championships each and every year.
Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.
Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.
Benefits:
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.
Why us:
We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.
From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we're building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.
Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.
Your Application:
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file. This role will be subject to a 5-year background check and enhanced DBS check.