Team Kit Manager

Role Purpose: The Team Kit Manager is responsible for the end-to-end coordination, procurement, management, and distribution of all team kit; including race day apparel, travel wear, promotional garments, and event merchandise worn and used by the Williams Racing team. This role sits at the intersection of logistics, supplier management, and stakeholder coordination, requiring someone who is highly organised, operationally rigorous, and comfortable working in the fast-paced environment of a Formula 1 team. Reporting into the Head of Merchandising, the Team Kit Manager will also line-manage the Team Kit Coordinators, providing day-to-day direction, task allocation, and development support to that individual. This is a hands‑on, delivery-focused role that plays a vital part in ensuring the team always looks and performs at its best — whether at the factory, in the paddock, or in front of millions of global fans. There is ad-hoc travel required for this role across race weekends, pre-season testing, supplier visits, and business events. Main Duties: Kit Procurement This role is based across our Grove (Oxfordshire) and London offices, with five days per week in office expected. The balance between locations will flex to suit business needs and seasonal activity. Candidates must be comfortable with dual-site working and will be expected to travel to races, tests, supplier visits, and other events as required by the business — both domestically and internationally. Race weekends and testing events form a core part of the role's calendar. Company Description For almost 50 years, Williams F1 Team has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name. Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid. Qualifications Essential Proven experience in a kitmanagement, —ideally within sport, events, or a fast-paced commercial environment. Experience managing or supervising others, with the ability to direct and develop a direct report. Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. Excellent attention to detail — particularly around stock accuracy, sizing, and presentation standards. Experience working with suppliers and managing procurement processes. Comfortable with regular travel and flexible working patterns including evenings and weekends during race events. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset — able to react quickly and calmly under pressure. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage requests from a wide range of internal stakeholders. Proficiencyin MS Office / Google Suite and inventory management tools. Desirable Prior experience within Formula 1 or motorsport. Familiarity with FIA freight andlogisticsprocesses. Knowledge of garment production processes, fabric types, or apparel supply chains. Experience working with licensed or branded apparel in a professional sports setting. Exposure to high‑profile brand partnerships and activations. Additional Information Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. #J-18808-Ljbffr