Strategic Internal Communications Partner — Drive Performance

McLaren Automotive Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing seeks an experienced Internal Communications and Engagement Lead to partner with F1 Technical and the Team Principal Office at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. Bring credibility quickly, translate complex technical priorities into clear messages, and align business priorities with performance across teams.

You will blend strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, guiding leadership narratives and ensuring effective communications that drive track performance while

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Internal Communications or a related field.
• Experience within sport, engineering or technology is desirable.
• Excellent copywriting and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor tone for different internal audiences.
• Ability to translate complexity into clear, actionable messages.
• Experience in change management and evolving workplace culture is desirable.
• Experience engaging employees through events, film and photography.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Internal Communications strategy for F1 Technical and the Team Principal Office.
• Partner closely with senior and executive leadership to understand priorities, provide communications counsel and shape effective leadership narratives.
• Improve communication flow across F1 Technical by identifying gaps, duplication and fragmentation, establishing clearer channel purposes and communication rhythms.
• Translate complex technical, organisational and cultural priorities into communications that are clear, useful and actionable.
• Develop and publish creative content and campaigns across McLaren Racing's communication channels, writing and editing targeted messages for varied audiences.
• Support communications around organisational evolution, culture, reliability, leadership, technology and other priorities affecting F1 Team performance.
• Provide targeted communications support to the Team Principal Office, including leadership messaging, debrief communications and selected race-related content.
• Champion cultural initiatives and strengthen employee connection to the company’s mission.
• Lead multiple cross-functional, high-impact communications projects while maintaining high standards under demanding deadlines.
• Monitor and evaluate communications activity, using metrics and learning to improve impact and effectiveness.
• Support organisational change through clear communications while protecting and reinforcing cultural principles.
• Build trusted stakeholder relationships, continuously improve communications processes and mentor junior members of the team.

Skills

Internal Communications

Stakeholder Management

Copywriting

Presentation Skills

Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

McLaren Racing seeks an experienced Internal Communications and Engagement Lead to partner with F1 Technical and the Team Principal Office at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. Bring credibility quickly, translate complex technical priorities into clear messages, and align business priorities with performance across teams.

You will blend strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, guiding leadership narratives and ensuring effective communications that drive track performance while