Operations Office - Sustainability Graduate

Williams Racing; Grove; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Formula 1 team based in Grove is looking for an Operations Office Graduate to support sustainability initiatives and optimize project management for car delivery. Candidates should have a degree in a STEM-related field and strong skills in data analysis and collaboration. This full-time role offers exposure to the heart of operations in a dynamic motorsport environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Subsidised dining

24/7 gym access with fitness classes

Qualifications

• Understanding of sustainability practices in operations.
• Experience with business systems and data tools.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sustainability Business Partner with sustainability programs.
• Assist in planning and scheduling car programme delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects using lean methodologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Degree in a STEM-related field

Environment & Sustainability related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

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The Operations Office 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 these departments to ensure that our actions align with our business strategy to meet the requirements of the FIA and other key stakeholders.

We are hiring for the following roles:

• Sustainability Graduate

The Sustainability Graduate 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.

• Join the Sustainability team at the heart of Williams Racing’s Operations department, where you’ll help integrate environmentally responsible practices across manufacturing, logistics, and programme management.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting initiatives that align with FIA regulations and broader business strategy, contributing to the team’s long-term environmental goals.
• Play a key role in shaping how Williams Racing delivers performance sustainably on and off the track.

Make Real Impact

• Environment & Sustainability related degree
• Support the Sustainability Business Partner in collaborating with departments across the business to embed sustainability into daily operations, from data gathering and analysis to continuous improvement projects by preparing reports and documentation for key stakeholders, helping drive transparency and accountability.
• See the tangible results of your work in reduced environmental impact and improved operational efficiency, contributing to a more responsible motorsport future.

Find Your Place

• Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values analytical thinking, problem-solving, and a passion for sustainability.
• Build strong relationships across departments and develop your skills in business systems, data tools like Power BI, and stakeholder communication.
• Discover your strengths through meaningful sustainability projects and find your place in a team committed to making a difference race after race.
• Operations Graduate

Shape The Future

• Support the planning and scheduling of car programme delivery across manufacturing areas, helping to optimise production timelines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects using lean methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems and expedite critical path projects.
• Carry out process mapping and system analysis to identify opportunities for operational and system improvements.

Make Real Impact

• Perform data gathering, system updates, and analysis to develop performance dashboards and drive operational insights.
• Support Operations Management with business case development for new capital equipment.
• Work with methods and quality engineering teams to improve manufacturability of components.
• Help ensure the smooth delivery of manufacturing output that directly contributes to the performance of the Williams Formula 1 car.

Find Your Place

• Degree in a STEM-related field, with a strong interest in manufacturing and operations.
• Experience working with business systems and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint); SharePoint and Power BI knowledge is a plus.
• Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset and strong organisational skills.
• Logical thinker with a proactive attitude and the ability to work independently.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or operations through internships or personal projects is highly desirable.

Company Description

History doesn’t repeat itself. It’s rebuilt - one breakthrough at a time. Be part of the team redefining performance and writing the next winning chapter for Williams Racing.

Atlassian Williams Racing – Shape our team’s next chapter:

For nearly 50 years, Williams Racing has pushed the limits of speed and innovation. As one of the most successful teams in F1 history, with 16 World Championships and a legacy shaped by legends like Sir Frank Williams and Nigel Mansell, we’re now on a bold mission to reclaim our place at the front and win multiple championships again.

Our People Promise

Join a high-performance team where ambition and our people promise guide everything we do. In a fast-paced, challenging environment, your work directly shapes our winning formula. Collaborate with the brightest minds in motorsport, building on our rich heritage and pushing the boundaries of speed and innovation. We want people who live our values - innovation, teamwork, resilience, excellence, and accountability to create the winning formula that drives Williams Racing back to the top.

Early Careers

At Atlassian Williams Racing, our two-year Graduate Programme throws you into real motorsport from day one. Our rotational routes offer broad, cross-team exposure, or you can go deep as a subject-matter expert, specialising in one area. Expect live projects, a leadership speaker series, and wraparound support from our Early Careers team and your manager. Join a tight-knit cohort, build a network across the business, and fast-track your skills into impact. This could be your launchpad to become one of our future leaders.

Additional Information

Due to a high volume of applications, we will be reviewing submissions on a rolling basis from 29th September. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

Life at Williams

Based at our Grove campus in Oxfordshire, enjoy competitive benefits, exclusive events, subsidised dining, and 24/7 gym access with fitness classes. Need a break? Relax in green spaces or explore nearby Oxford city centre, just 30 minutes away by bus.

Equal opportunity employer statement: Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion and welcomes discussions about reasonable job adjustments.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology