Events Technician - STEM

The company:

Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most iconic and successful race teams in the world, Williams Racing.

The Event Technician will join the Williams STEM Team to deliver industry-leading STEM experiences to youth visiting the Williams site in Oxfordshire. The Williams STEM program is an exciting new venture, aiming to teach children about STEM concepts and careers while building the next generation of Williams fans. As the Event Technician, you will lead the Esports segment of the STEM Program, teaching the students about Esports and helping them get situated in the Esports simulators to experience driving for themselves. You will also support other general event logistics throughout the day to ensure the STEM experience runs smoothly.

Outside of the STEM program, you will ensure the Esports simulators are properly maintained and in full working shape. This role will play a key part in delivering the STEM program, enhancing the Williams brand experience and reputation.

Main duties:

• Co-ordination and delivery of events taking place in the Williams Esports Lounge and Activities Room

• Provide a compelling overview of F1 Esports as an industry to participants

• Ongoing maintenance of the sim racing hardware and software in the Esports Lounge, including sourcing, repairs, replacements, and upgrades of all equipment

• Hands-on, front-of-house event and guest management for corporate, public and internal events in the Williams Experience Centre

• Supporting with bookings and administration for events using the Esports and Activities facilities

• Occasional support for the Esports team with activity in the facility as required, for partner events, driver training camps, media and sponsor events, and content production

• Liaise with third party agencies and suppliers, building strong working relationships and managing output

• Supporting the wider Experience Centre Team with events as required

• Act as a brand champion, ensuring the Williams brand is represented correctly and consistently across all content output

Skills and experience required:

• Proven experience working in events and guest experience

• Strong knowledge of sim racing hardware, Esports rigs and software

• Aptitude for hardware/software with a willingness to learn about racing sims

• Experience working with children and young adults and ability to pass a DBS background check

• An aptitude for public speaking

• ​Strong balance of creative flair, eye for detail and project organisational skills

• Ability to work flexibly with a positive can-do attitude

• An enthusiastic self-starter, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Strong problem solving abilities with the ability to use initiative to ensure deadlines are met on time to a consistently high standards.

This role may require flexible and unsociable working hours and some travel, depending on the event calendar.

What can Williams offer?

The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.

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