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.
We are looking for a driven Event Technician to 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 an 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. When not running the 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.
As an Event Technician, you will:
- Co-ordinate and deliver of events taking place in the Williams Esports Lounge and Activities Room, a majority of which will be STEM-oriented with youth participants aged 8-15
- Provide a compelling overview of F1 Esports as an industry to participants, leveraging a script
- 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
- Support 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 & sponsor events, and content production
- Liaise with third party agencies and suppliers, building strong working relationships and managing output
- Support the wider Experience Centre team with events as required, including but not limited to room arrangement, logistics and AV support
- Act as a brand champion, ensuring the Williams brand is represented correctly and consistently across all content output
The ideal Event Technician will have:
- Strong knowledge of sim racing hardware, Esports rigs and software
- Proven experience working in events and guest experience
- Aptitude for hardware/software with a willingness to learn about racing sims is required
- Able to work flexibly with a positive can-do attitude
- Experience working with children preferred
- An aptitude for public speaking
- Ability to pass a DBS background check, required to work with children
- Strong balance of creative flair, eye for detail and project organisational skills
- An enthusiastic self-starter, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- A problem solver, able to use initiative to ensure deadlines are met on time to a consistently high standard
- 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
