Hospitality & Events Student Placement

For many fans of Formula One, the sport exists between lights and chequered flag on a Sunday afternoon. It begins and ends with the exploits of the drivers on the track. But this is merely the tip of the spear. The reality of modern F1 is that of a complex and intertwined operation, every part of which needs to perform near its limit if success is to be achieved. From the pit crew searching for the ultimate repeatable pit stop, to the inspiration of the designers, the application of engineers and the herculean efforts of an army of fabricators and machinists. Much of our success is thanks to the diversity of thought and spectrum of skill sets held within the team, our ability to recognise unique contributions from individual team members is just a part of why we love what we do.

Job Description

Here at Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Technology we have an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to spend a year as part of our Hospitality and Events team within Marketing!

The placement will run from the summer of 2025 for one year at our HQ in Milton Keynes, allowing you to demonstrate your enthusiasm and apply your knowledge in an open and fast paced environment.

This placement requires a dynamic combination of organisational, interpersonal, and creative skills. Maintaining the highest of standards is paramount to ensure a consistently high-quality experience for all guests.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Record event and tour inquiries, provide tailored information, conduct site visits, send guestlist reminders, and compile Master Guest Lists for Race Weekends.

  • Host factory tours, collaborate with the Catering Team for orders, liaise between internal teams and Catering, and assist with packing freight for Race Weekends.

  • Work closely with clients to exceed their requirements, manage tours and events, and confirm bookings within agreed timescales.

  • Assist with Team events, including End of Season and Summer Parties.

  • Ensure marketing and sales materials align with Brand Guidelines and liaise with suppliers to fulfil requirements.

  • Use the finance system for POs and ensure the Partner Management Team has the correct information to keep partners informed.

  • Regularly update the website and intranet and manage data and sales systems.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate:

  • Attention to Detail & Problem-Solving: Meticulously manage logistics, guest lists, vendor contracts, and event setups, quickly resolving issues that arise.

  • Communication & Relationship Building: Communicate clearly and persuasively with clients, vendors, team members, and guests, cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders.

  • Creativity & Customer-Centric Mindset: Generate fresh, engaging ideas for events and marketing campaigns, focusing on exceeding guest and client expectations.

  • Team Collaboration: Work effectively with a diverse team, including marketing professionals, event planners, and hospitality staff.

Now from us - what you can expect to receive in return:

Not only is this a fantastic role, but a chance to gain valuable skills, experience, and network with some of the industry’s best!

A good salary is just the start; there are many other benefits too such as our bonus scheme, private health care cover, life assurance scheme, company contributed pension scheme, on site gym & fitness classes, daily food allowance, and a cycle to work scheme; but above all, the job satisfaction doesn’t get any better than the feeling of making a real contribution to the function of our Grand Prix cars.

Application closing date 16:00 (BST) Friday 20th September 2024.

To be considered for this Student Placement, here is what you need to do:

Apply to this advert, and submit your CV Submit a one-page Cover Letter telling us: why you are applying for the placement and how you demonstrate the qualities we are looking for. Submit your answer to this question in no more than 200 words:

Describe a project or task where you had to deliver high-quality results in a short amount of time. How did you manage it?

Job Posting End DateSat, 21 Sept 2024

Organisation: 
Red Bull Racing Formula One Team