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Formula E: Internship Programme

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Formula E
29/04/2024

APPLY NOW: Applications are open for Formula E’s 10-month Internship Programme!

 

The Internships

  • Start Date: October 2024
  • Deadline: End of 3 May (Friday)

There are 4 positions available, and you have the option to select a preference in the application form. ‘No preference’ is a valid option as we understand you may not be sure which role suits you best if you are just starting your career, and throughout the selection process we will be looking at the potential for candidates against all positions. You will get to find out more about each role if selected through the assessment centre.

All 4 interns will receive an experienced Formula E mentor to guide them through their time with us, in addition to monthly intern workshops to learn more about the business and to help develop the skills required for success.

APPLY HERE: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1530444dad084fba9e164470842b8673

Partnerships Intern

Working in the commercial team, the Partnerships Intern will report directly to the Senior Partnerships Manager and support the wider Partnerships Management team to ultimately ensure the successful delivery of partner marketing and activation campaigns.

This role will provide administrative support to the Partnerships Management team,
supporting with the planning and execution of Partner marketing and activation
campaigns both at races and beyond.

Social Media Intern

This role exists to support the social media and content team, with posting and
community management support for the Social Media Managers.

Key deliverables include content scheduling, planning and posting on social media
channels, supporting the content team on community management, planning of
shoots, admin tasks related to content planning and production, basic content
creation tasks.

Event Management – Event Scheduling Intern

Working within a fast-paced, world-leading event planning & delivery team, this role will support the creation of the essential Event Schedule, on a race-by-race basis. Collating key event procedures into an effective and standardised format, supporting the Event Project Management teams to highlight & resolve activity clashes. Key to the role will be collaborating with internal teams from across Formula E, acting as the
season-long consistent point of contact for the Event Schedule.

Learning & Development – Learning Operations Intern
A role dedicated to creating engaging, relevant and impactful learning content for our
employees and external audiences, as we embed our internal learning &
development offering and expand our education initiatives as part of our social
impact and sustainability strategy.

Key deliverables include assisting in the creation of learning content on our Learning Management Systems, coordinating the delivery of training programmes, coordinating insightful work experience placements and keeping track of learning completion and feedback data.

 

Selection:

There are three stages:

Step One – Initial Application. In the application form you will find a series of questions with up to just 150 words required for each one. We aren’t looking for a CV or traditional qualifications, just tell us about you!

Step Two – Phone Interview (May). We will be holding short phone interviews with a short number of candidates from the initial application stage. You will be contacted to book in a date and time and given an overview of the questions we will ask.

Step Three – Assessment Day (June). If selected from the phone interview, you’ll
be invited to our offices in London for an assessment centre. More information will be
provided as part of the invite. Travel expenses will be covered.

Skills & Attributes

  • Creative thinker who can bring ideas to the table
  • Strong communicator
  • Strong organisational and analytical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Core IT skills
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Additional languages are a bonus
  • Basic working knowledge of photoshop a bonus (for the social media role)

Personal Qualities

  • Hungry to learn
  • Ambitious
  • A “can do” proactive attitude
  • A team-player willing to get involved with any task
  • An adaptable mindset
  • Interest in partnerships / marketing / data / EV manufacturers
  • Passionate about sport

Circumstances:

  • Ability to travel to international race locations as and when required. Please note
    all costs would be covered should you be required to travel.

Our Perks

🏠 Hybrid working, approx. 3 days a week in our Hammersmith office

🩺 Health Cash Plan (including dental, osteopathy, physiotherapy and wellness area)

🏋️ Perks discount platform (including discounts on gyms, high street brands, cinema, etc)

🏎️ Formula E Store discount

👕 Partner discounts

🚗 Local Hammersmith discounts including car parking and hotels

🏖️ 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday off

🍼 Enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave

💸 Pension scheme

🚲 Cycle to work scheme

💙 Life assurance cover

🥳 Regular social events in office

🏆 Annual Awards ceremony and after party

🍇 Office fruit baskets and snacks

🚪 Multi-purpose room in office

✈️ Opportunity to extend your stay when travelling for a race event/weekend

💷 2 paid days off per year to volunteer for a charity + sponsor charity donations

The Small Print...

Before applying, please make sure you read the Formula E Privacy Notice available on our website: https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/jobs

We receive a high number of applications per role and therefore ONLY successful applicants will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE: It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. Formula E is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a unique opportunity, a competitive salary and an environment that inspires innovation and supports professionals to perform at their best in their chosen fields.

 

About Us

Formula E is the fastest growing motorsport on the planet. It is innovative, brave and disruptive by design. With over 100 races in some of the world’s most iconic cities, it continues to break boundaries and records alike. Born from humble beginnings, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is now home to some of the planet’s most talented and daring drivers supported by world leading manufacturers such as McLaren and Porsche.

Formula E, however, has a unique purpose bigger than racing itself. It was founded to counteract climate change through accelerating the development and adoption of electric vehicles; pioneering race to road technology that is at the cutting edge of innovation.

It’s mission though has since evolved, recognising the wider social and environmental benefits it can deliver through driving sustainable human progress and better futures for all. As the world’s first sport certified Net Zero Carbon since inception with multiple leading initiatives that support both people and the planet, it serves as an example of how high-performance sport and sustainability can powerfully coexist.

With a blend of world class sport, sustainability and scintillating entertainment, it inspires and thrills a global fanbase. Now racing in more cities than ever before with the world’s fastest, lightest, most powerful and efficient electric race car, the GEN3, Formula E is delivering a unique fusion that many didn’t know existed or thought was even possible.

Working With Us

At Formula E, we’re unique. Founded to be bold, ambitious and innovative, we have electric energy in our DNA. We’ve therefore created an environment that supports our colleagues as we continue our mission so that everyone can reach their individual potential while being part of a close-knit team.

We’re curious, brave and thoughtful; having a relenting desire to push boundaries both at and away from our races. With a mission that is far greater than producing world-class events, we value both humanity and the planet just the same. It’s why we believe that work should be fun, meaningful and impactful, valuing the importance of supporting each other and how success can only be achieved as part of a wider collective team.

Using the spectacle of sport, we are sending a powerful and meaningful message to help alter perceptions and speed-up the switch to electric mobility. We also operate as a testbed to push the development of new technologies needed for an electric, low-carbon future. Vamos!

As an equal opportunities employer, Formula E is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us!

Operating across the world, we also strive to build more inclusive, resilient and diverse communities within our host cities. You can read about our wider sustainability work here.