Design Office Administrator - Jaguar TCS Racing

Kidlington, England, United Kingdom

12/6/2024

Design Office Administrator

• Kidlington
• Full-time
• Perm
• 40 hours per week
  
  

ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

Jaguar TCS Racing is at the forefront of electric motorsport innovation, competing in the electrifying Formula E Championship. As part of the legendary Jaguar brand, our team is dedicated to pioneering advancements in electric vehicle technology, sustainability, and performance. With a rich heritage in racing and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of electric mobility, Jaguar TCS Racing combines passion, expertise, and cutting-edge technology to compete at the highest levels of motorsport.

An opportunity has arisen for a Design Office Administrator to join the Jaguar TCS Racing department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.

About The Role

To oversee the efficient operation of the design office, ensuring coordination between various teams and facilitating the execution of design projects. To play a key role in the planning, organisation and management of resources with a focus on optimising workflow, fostering a collaborative environment and meeting project deliverables, as agreed with the Chief Designer & Head of Car Development.

What You Will Do

Planning

• Collaborate with senior management to establish goals, objectives and key performance indicators for the Design Office
• Support the Chief Designer in the day-to-day management of design personal.
  
  

Project Coordination

• Support the Chief Designer in planning design activities, including resource allocation, task assignment and timeline development
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between design teams and the wider project resources
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues to help keep projects on track
  
  

Workflow Optimisation

• Streamline design processes to enhance efficiency and productivity
• Identify and implement tools or technologies that improve the design workflow
  
  

Reporting and Documentation

• Generate regular reports on project status, resource utilisation and key performance indicators
• Maintain up-to-date documentation related to project plans, design process, and team activities
• Maintain technical, homologation and customer documentation
  
  

Reliability and Fault analysis

• Support the Reliability Engineer to analyse faults with an aim to identify any patterns such that trends can be addressed and procedures improved
  
  

About You

• Ideally graduated with a 2:2 or above in a relevant design or engineering based degree. Or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Previous experience of project management and planning beneficial
• Previous experience working in a motorsport environment beneficial
• Flexible attitude to working hours
• To follow and actively enforce the company’s health and Safety and HV policies
  
  

What is in it for you?

• Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site 24/7 gym access at HQ and discounted national memberships
  
  

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 3rd January 2025.

Additional Information

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.