Senior Coordinator, Production

Paddock; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing in Woking, United Kingdom, seeks a Senior Coordinator, Production to support day-to-day operational execution, logistics and resource planning for premium social-first content. You’ll coordinate schedules, freelance bookings, equipment, call sheets and admin workflows to enable creators and designers to deliver outstanding work.

As part of the Social Creative team, you will manage production timelines, coordinate on-location shoots, and ensure compliance with brand, health and

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating shoots, logistics and production schedules.
• Booking onboarding and coordinating freelance crews.
• Familiar with video production lifecycle from pre-pro to post-production.
• Experience with Asana and Airtable for project management.
• Strong administrative rigour tracking expenses and invoices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate productions spanning always-on social content and campaigns.
• Build and maintain production schedules, call sheets and daily plans.
• Source and coordinate freelance videographers, editors and crews globally.
• Manage equipment logistics, transport and trackside travel.
• Handle rate cards, POs, invoices and expense tracking with external partners.
• Arrange permits, media access and rights clearances for shoots.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Tools

Asana

Airtable

Job description

# Senior Coordinator, ProductionMcLaren RacingWoking, United KingdomPosted 8 Oct 2026## About this rolePurpose of the RoleAs Production Coordinator, you’ll support the day-to-day operational execution, logistics and resource planning behind high-quality, premium and social-first content across McLaren Racing’s digital channels.Working within the Social Creative team, you’ll be the operational backbone of the production process. By coordinating schedules, freelance bookings, equipment, call sheets and administrative workflows, you’ll enable our Content Creatators and Graphic Designers to focus on delivering outstanding work.Whether supporting productions at the McLaren Technology Centre, on location or trackside during race weekends, you’ll help ensure the team has everything it needs, with production requirements organised and delivered on time.Principal Accountabilities- Coordinate productions spanning always-on social content, brand campaigns and partner activations, providing effective operational support across the team.- Build and maintain production schedules, shooting timelines, call sheets and daily operational plans.- Source, onboard and coordinate freelance videographers, editors, sound operators and local production crews globally.- Manage equipment and production-kit logistics, including dispatch, transport, maintenance and trackside travel requirements.- Coordinate rate cards, purchase orders, invoices and expense tracking with external crews, agencies, suppliers and Finance.- Arrange location permits, media access, accreditation and rights clearances for shoots at MTC, on location and across international race environments.- Provide real-time operational support during shoots, responding to logistical changes, schedule movements and resource requirements.- Maintain production databases, contact lists, supplier rosters and project-management tools.- Support metadata collection, archiving and asset retrieval for future campaigns and partner requests.- Collaborate with Digital, Brand, Commercial, Partnerships and Publishing teams to meet platform specifications, audience needs and delivery deadlines.- Help maintain production standards, scalable workflows and compliance with McLaren’s brand, health and safety, and operational requirements.- Anticipate production challenges and implement practical solutions that protect creative quality, timelines and budgets.Company DescriptionHigh performance isn't a given. It’s built on standards.Standards that have driven McLaren for over 60 years.And if you’re ready for the challenge, that standard is yours to own.Burning enthusiasm. Constant improvement. The thrill in the pursuit of better.That’s how we build a legacy. And how you build a career here.Because racing isn’t just something we do. It’s who we are.We are racers.Are you?QualificationsYou’ll bring experience as a Production Coordinator, Junior Producer or Production Assistant within media, entertainment, sport, an agency or a digital-production environment. You’ll have a proven track record of coordinating shoots, logistics, call sheets and production schedules for digital, video and social-first content.You’ll also have:- Practical experience booking, onboarding and coordinating freelance crews and videographers.- A solid understanding of the complete video-production lifecycle, from pre-production and shoot logistics through to post-production and digital delivery.- Familiarity with digital-production and project-management tools such as Asana and Airtable, alongside Digital Asset Management systems.- Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.- Strong administrative rigour, including experience tracking production expenses, purchase orders and supplier invoices.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with internal creators, external freelancers and stakeholders.- The ability to remain calm, adaptable and solution-oriented in fast-paced, live-event and evolving production environments.- A passion for sport, motorsport, digital content creation and social-media trendsAdditional InformationSuccess in racing comes from bringing together talented people with different skills, perspectives and experiences. We're committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to deliver their best work.Every role has the potential to drive high performance. You'll be part of a team united by a shared ambition to push boundaries and embody our racing mindset. We invest in our people through opportunities to develop and grow, creating an environment where individuals and teams can thrive.Alongside a range of wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities, we're committed to helping you build a rewarding career and make your mark at McLaren Racing.