Register Your Interest - Sustainability Industrial Placement
Department: Operations
Do you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team working together to create the next winning Formula 1 car and help Williams Racing return to the top of the constructors’ championship?
Williams Racing is one of the world’s most iconic Formula One teams, renowned for our teamwork, respect, and engineering excellence. Based in rural Grove, Oxfordshire, we offer an exciting environment filled with driven, supportive, and ambitious individuals. At Williams, you’ll be supported by industry experts and have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies. Your work will directly impact our car's performance and contribute to the future success of Williams.
About the Department:
The Operations department is responsible for the programme management, manufacture and delivery of our Formula 1 cars to our customer, the Race Team. The functional departments within the Operations team work together to ensure that car components are manufactured/supplied to the right specification, quality and delivered on time to be transported to the Race Team. The Sustainability team work closely with all of these departments to ensure that our actions align with our business strategy to meet the requirements of the FIA and other key stakeholders.
Role Overview:
The Sustainability IP will work alongside the Sustainability Business Partner who is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring sustainability programs and initiatives within the organization. This role involves collaborating with various departments and external suppliers and stakeholders to integrate sustainable practices into daily operations and reduce environmental impact. This role offers a unique opportunity to see all aspects of the Operations Management function and to have a real impact in driving improvements in our business sustainability. You will work with and learn from talented and experienced team members, seeing what it takes to get a car to the racetrack and experiencing the thrill of playing a part in getting it there.
Your Responsibilities:
As a Sustainability Industrial Placement at Williams, you will:
* Assist with planning and scheduling activities.
* Perform daily tasks such as data gathering and analysis.
* Collaborate with various departments to support sustainability initiatives.
* Participate in and support continuous improvement projects.
* Support the Sustainability Business Partner to prepare documents and reporting for external stakeholders.
Preferred Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will have:
* Effective communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with others.
* Ability to work independently and with a 'can-do' attitude.
* Good organisation skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
* Logical and analytical approach to work.
* Good problem-solving skills.
* Experience of working with business systems.
* Solid experience of working with Microsoft packages (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point). Share Point and Power BI experience is advantageous.
* Interest in Sustainability and environmental factors in business.
* Experience through internships or personal projects (highly desirable).
What Can Williams Offer You?
At Williams, we pride ourselves on offering more than just a job. We provide an environment where your contributions truly matter:
* Location: Our headquarters in Grove, Oxfordshire, spans a multi-acre complex with state-of-the-art facilities.
* Work-Life Balance: We offer a competitive holiday package, along with access to on-site amenities like a subsidized restaurant, free parking, and large green spaces for relaxation.
* Wellbeing: Enjoy our 24-hour on-site gym, along with free fitness classes such as outdoor bootcamps, Pilates, and yoga.
* Professional Growth: You’ll work with some of the most advanced technologies and brightest minds in motorsport.
* Community: Participate in staff events, open days, and more, fostering a strong sense of community.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a supportive environment and are open to discussing reasonable job adjustments to support your application and employment.
Additional Information:
This job description is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be required to perform additional tasks that are reasonable and within their capabilities.
About Williams Racing
HISTORY IN THE MAKING.
We are on a long-term mission to return to the front of the grid and are looking for the brightest and best talent to help us get there.
At Williams we believe that our people and culture are the secret to success. Our legacy is built on pioneering, a passion for racing, working together to push the boundaries of cutting-edge technology and never giving up - dating right back to our inspirational founder Sir Frank Williams.
Now we are writing the next chapter under the technical leadership of Team Principal James Vowles, underpinned by our values of Excellence, Innovation, Teamwork, Resilience, and Accountability. Our diverse team of over 1,000 dedicated and determined racers is based at our technology campus in the heart of the UK's Motorsport Valley in rural Oxfordshire. Roles vary from designers and mechanics to machinists and marketers, cooks and cleaners to aerodynamicists and engineers - each one vital to our success.
We have a proud history of inspiring young minds and opening up paths into F1, right the way through from primary school to apprentices and university graduates. Join the next generation of innovators and winners at Williams or find out how a career in motorsport could work for you.
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