Technical Coordinator

McLaren Racing; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing seeks a Technical Coordinator to provide proactive coordination, technical insight and project support to two Executive Directors across Programmes, Production, and Performance Technology and Systems.

You will manage complex diaries, travel, leadership meetings, briefing packs, and communications, while driving actions, milestones and improvements across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in executive coordination or similar role supporting senior technical leaders.
• Technical or engineering knowledge within engineering/manufacturing/technology environment.
• Working knowledge of project management principles: planning, milestones, risk & dependency management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex diaries, travel and priorities for two Executive Directors and plan leadership forums and milestones.
• Organise leadership meetings and cross-functional forums, manage agendas, contributors and materials, with clear records of decisions.
• Prepare briefing packs, presentations and reports by gathering and summarising technical information.
• Coordinate executive actions and improvement projects, tracking milestones, risks and dependencies to completion.
• Build relationships across Programmes, Production and wider functions, improving processes and digital ways of working.

Skills

Executive coordination

Technical knowledge

Project management

Organisational skills

MS Office

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

At McLaren Racing, we believe only by chasing performance in everything we do can we give ourselves the best chance of success. Performance on track and in the factory. Performance for our people, our business and our partners. It's about more than winning. It's about hitting the highest standards, and then raising the bar again.

Job Description

We're looking for a Technical Coordinator to provide proactive, high-quality coordination, technical insight and project support to two Executive Directors across Programmes and Production, and Performance Technology and Systems.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate complex and changing diaries, travel and priorities for two Executive Directors, planning ahead for leadership forums, programme milestones, operational reviews and key decision points.
• Organise leadership meetings and cross-functional forums, coordinating agendas, contributors and materials while maintaining clear records of decisions, actions, owners and deadlines.
• Prepare high-quality briefing packs, presentations, reports and communications by gathering, checking and summarising technical and operational information.
• Coordinate executive actions, technical activities and improvement projects, maintaining plans, milestones, risks and dependencies while ensuring commitments progress to completion.
• Build effective relationships across Programmes, Production, Performance Technology, Systems and wider functions, continually improving processes, templates and digital ways of working.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• Strong experience in executive coordination, technical business support, programme administration or a comparable role supporting senior technical or operational leaders.
• Practical technical or engineering knowledge gained within an engineering, manufacturing, technology, motorsport or similarly complex environment.
• Working knowledge of project management principles, including planning, milestones, action tracking, risk and dependency management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the judgement to manage competing priorities, resolve operational issues and handle confidential information appropriately.
• Advanced capability across Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word and PowerPoint, with a strong working knowledge of Excel and SharePoint.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised, proactive and dependable, taking ownership of priorities and following commitments through to completion.
• Calm, composed and solutions-focused when priorities change or pressure increases.
• Discreet and trustworthy, exercising sound judgement when handling sensitive technical, commercial and people-related information.
• Confident, collaborative and service-minded, with the ability to challenge constructively, build strong relationships and close gaps in delivery.
• Detail-focused, adaptable and resilient, with a commitment to continuous improvement and high-performance standards.

Additional Information

Success 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.