Company Description
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.
At Williams Racing, we believe in nurturing talent and providing people with hands-on, real-world experience in motorsport. Our work experience programme is for the brightest and the best, looking to get insight into and launch their careers in a dynamic environment, working on some of the most exciting challenges in Formula 1.
Job Description
Are you interested in a career in F1 or motorsport? Do you have a passion for science, technology, engineering, maths or marketing? The work experience programme at Williams Racing is designed to provide an insight into the diverse range of skillsets and roles required by an F1 team to produce a racing car. The programme is ideal in assisting students to make the right career, apprenticeship and/or future subject choices.
Please note, you must be a school/college student in year 10-13 to take part in this programme. Work experience is not appropriate for university level students. If you are a university student, you will be automatically rejected.
For 2025, the work experience programme will be ran on the following weeks:
- 14th-17th April
- 12th-15th May
- 16th-19th June
- 21st-24th July
- 26th-29th August
Please note that we do not offer work experience opportunities outside of this programme and the dates specified. Applicants will be asked to select a first and second choice date preference.
Application Process
When applying, please upload your CV alongside
an application video. You will need to host this yourself on your chosen platform and include the link when you apply (either via the social media boxes or hiring manager comments boxes).
Please note, you must submit your video at the time of your application - you will be unable to submit at a later point.
In Your Video, Please Include
- Why you want to take part in work experience at Williams Racing
- What skills you think you'll gain from the work experience programme
- What makes you the perfect work experience candidate, why we should pick you.
We are looking for students with passion and drive, with a willingness to learn. We want to hear all about your interests, why you're interested in motorsport and what makes you stand out. Be creative!
Applications open on the 13th January and will close on the 24th January. We are anticipating this programme to be very popular so please expect a delayed response whilst we process the applications. All outcomes will be communicated by March 2025.
A reminder that you must be a school/college student in year 10-13. This work experience is not appropriate for university level students. If you are a university student, you will be automatically rejected.
Qualifications
We are looking for students who are:
- Passionate about motorsport and engineering
- Enthusiastic, interested and eager to learn new things
- Hard-working
- Polite
- Helpful
- Good listeners – there will be lots of information to digest!
Additional Information
Arrangements for Travel and Accommodation
The student applying or their family will take sole responsibility for making suitable travel and accommodation arrangements. We do not have accommodation on site in Grove. The programme will run from 9am-5pm each day.
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.
