Race & Test Travel Coordinator

Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, we are seeking a Race & Test Travel Coordinator. This person will manage travel arrangements for the team, maintaining high standards of organization and efficiency. Benefits include a competitive package and a supportive work environment that values employee well-being and development.

Benefits

On-site gym

Subsidised restaurant

Private medical cover

Generous bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience of travel administration in a fast-moving environment.
• Advanced Excel and numeracy skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Production and publication of travel itinerary, including E-Tickets.
• Booking of all ground transfers both in the UK and overseas.
• Ensure all travel is organized in line with the Travel Policy.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Race & Test Travel Coordinator

Brackley, UK

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.

A vacancy has arisen for a Race & Travel Coordinator to report into the Travel Manager – Race & Business. The successful candidate will be responsible for cost effective provision and administration of travel and accommodation services to support the team’s corporate and competitive objectives.

Key Accountabilities (Duties):

• Production and publication of the travel itinerary (including preparation of the itinerary document, welcome letters and E-Tickets).

• Completion of the flight manifest including input of passenger details and submission to airlines.

• Completion of the rooming list including submission of the list to hotels. Co-ordinate the arrival of the team and any VIPs.

• Booking of all ground transfers both in the UK and overseas.

• Work with Mercedes-AMG to organise the allocation and use of Mercedes supplied vehicles

• Organise the completion and submission of the subsistence allowances for team members after a race / test event.

• Check, reconcile and complete the administrative process for all invoices. Identify and make arrangements for the recharge of any costs.

• Ensure that all travel is organised in line with the Travel Policy.

• Maintain and provide records and other information to facilitate the smooth operation of the Travel department.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience of Travel administration in a fast-moving environment

• Advanced Excel and numeracy skills

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail is key

• A self-driven, pro-active individual with a “can do” attitude and ability to work in a team

• Good inter-personal skills & ability to communicate at all levels

• Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines

• Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive and confidential information

• Able to demonstrate problem solving skill

• Experience of SAP is desirable

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:

At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.

Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find working with us rewarding and enriching.

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.