Formula E is an electric single-seater World Championship with innovation and sustainability at its core. The series races in some of the world’s most iconic cities, with the intention to educate, excite and inspire about the electrification of racing and mobility.
Our position on the Formula E grid not only reflects our commitment to EV motorsport but the aim to accelerate McLaren Racing’s sustainability journey and reach a new, more diverse global audience.
In 2023, the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team completed its first season, collecting two pole positions and one podium finish. In 2024, we added a further two pole positions and podiums, including our first-ever electric racing victory, as Sam Bird won the São Paulo E-Prix.
Purpose of the Role:
Working across the Formula E partnership portfolio, the purpose of this role is to take responsibility for the day-to-day operational fulfillment of key Partners, such that the contractual rights are fully leveraged and maximised, while the long-term individual and company relationships are created and maintained.
We are looking for someone with a passion for our sport (and what it stands for), but also someone that can demonstrate sustained success over several years of working with brands and on sponsorship and marketing campaigns within sport/entertainment. You should be prepared to bring and show your passion, enthusiasm and prior experience for this role as part of the recruitment process.
Role Dimensions:
Reports to Lead/Senior Partnerships Manager.
Focus primarily on managing the day-to-day delivery of contractual rights, benefits and campaigns against agreed strategy and KPIs for key Formula E Partners.
Provide comprehensive support through annual partnership cycles, including strategy, delivery, and measurement.
Provide support to the Lead/Senior Manager and wider commercial team as and when required.
This role may require some race travel and repeated business travel both within the UK and internationally, and consequently flexibility in working hours will be required.
Partnership Responsibilities:
Develop a strong understanding of partner business objectives, brand marketing strategy, target delivery and growth markets, competitor set and clear KPI’s to evaluate success against.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including rights-holders and agencies.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including rights-holders and agencies.
Support the Lead/Senior Manager in creating an integrated partnership marketing strategy for each partner.
Manage the delivery of the partner’s 360 activation plans to ensure that rights are maximised to achieve partner objectives and KPIs.
Deliver broader partnership reporting by maintaining detailed asset tracking, producing wrap reports, and creating case studies to highlight successes and inform future strategies.
Be pro-active to build new opportunities and initiatives that could strengthen the value of the partnership.
Commercially focused mindset with focus on retention and upselling partnerships.
Set best practices for project and fiscal management along with strong client and internal communication.
Work collaboratively in cross departmental project groups.
Build internal reputation and knowledge of the wider business.
Operate with our core values in mind – Brave, Respectful, Innovative, Inclusive, Energetic.
