Compound Manager (Sport Signage)

LE148 Wagner GmbH & Co.KG Sport Signage; Bayern; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

THE TEAM in the Sport Signage group seeks a Compound Manager to lead setup, operation and demobilisation of the event compound at Formula 1 races. You will coordinate storage, access, waste, and teams to ensure smooth delivery.

Based in Amberg or Orpington with hybrid policy, you will travel extensively and support installation, logistics and on-site signage and displays. This role emphasizes safety, asset control and proactive problem solving across international events.

Qualifications

• Experience in event compounds, warehouses, logistics bases, site operations or a comparable practical environment.
• Experience coordinating equipment, materials, access and small teams.
• Strong practical organisation and housekeeping discipline.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Event Compound Planning: Understand event requirements, venue constraints, access windows and the expected compound footprint. Plan layout for storage, work areas, vehicle access, equipment staging, waste and team support needs.
• Setup & Readiness: Lead compound setup in line with the event programme. Ensure the compound is operationally ready before installation and build teams depend on it.
• Day-to-Day Compound Operations: Maintain an orderly, safe and functional compound throughout the event. Coordinate access, internal movements, storage discipline, equipment staging and daily reset/housekeeping.
• Inventory & Asset Interface: Work with Inventory & Asset Management to understand what has been issued to the event. Maintain practical control and visibility of assets within the compound without replacing central inventory ownership. Report shortages, damage, loss and discrepancies quickly and support reconciliation on return.
• Logistics & Fleet Interface: Coordinate unloading, loading, vehicle access, temporary staging and handover points with Logistics. Work with Fleet Management where event vehicles are based, handed over or supported from the compound.
• Installation & Off-Track Support: Support Installation and Off-Track Build Leads with efficient access to materials, tools, plant and storage. Coordinate competing compound requirements through the Operations Manager where necessary. Maintain separation between compound management and specialist workstream ownership.
• Consumables, Waste & Housekeeping: Maintain visibility of operational consumables and raise replenishment needs early. Establish practical waste segregation and removal arrangements in line with event requirements. Keep work and storage areas clean, accessible and presentable throughout the event.
• Health, Safety & Security: Implement applicable site rules, traffic controls, equipment storage standards, PPE and housekeeping requirements. Identify unsafe storage, blocked access, uncontrolled movements or other compound risks and correct/escalate them. Support secure access and control of Sport Signage equipment within the limits of the event setup.
• Issue Management & Reporting: Maintain awareness of compound-related constraints and advise the Operations Manager of issues affecting delivery. Provide accurate information to the Event & Project Assistant for records and post-event reporting where required. Escalate shortages or failures that cannot be resolved within the allocated compound resources.
• Demobilisation & Improvement Plan: orderly pack-down, asset segregation, waste clearance and loading sequence. Return the area in the condition required by the venue and support accurate asset reconciliation. Capture lessons on layout, equipment, access, storage and compound support for future races.

Skills

Event compounds

Logistics coordination

Team supervision

Hands-on organization

Job description

THE·TEAM is proud to provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. Shaped by our belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence. For more information, please visit the.team. This role sits within our Sport Signage group. Sport Signage specialises in racetrack and sports-event signage, offering end-to-end services from creative design and production to logistics, installation and software solutions. Backed by decades of global experience, our skilled team delivers bespoke design concepts, on-site printing, ground painting, LED displays and sustainable materials to transform circuits into completely immersive, branded environments.

Sport Signage are looking for a Compound Manager to join our Operations / F1 Event Delivery team. The Compound Manager is responsible for setting up, operating and demobilising the Sport Signage compound at assigned Formula1 events. The compound is the operational base that supports installation, off-track build, logistics and event teams with controlled access to equipment, materials, working areas and support resources. The Operations Manager remains accountable for the event as a whole; the Compound Manager owns compound setup, operation, standards and associated resources.

KEY INFORMATION

• Office Location: This role can be based in either the Amberg, Germany or Orpington, London office
• Office Policy: Hybrid – 3 days in the office
• Travel requirement: Extensive international travel throughout the Formula1 season

WICHTIGE INFORMATIONEN

• Arbeitsort: Diese Position kann entweder im Büro in Amberg, Deutschland, oder in Orpington, London, angesiedelt sein Büroregelung: Hybrid - 3 Tage im Büro
• Reisetätigkeit: Umfangreiche internationale Reisetätigkeit während der gesamten Formel-1-Saison

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• 1. Pre-Event Compound Planning Understand event requirements, venue constraints, access windows and the expected compound footprint. Plan layout for storage, work areas, vehicle access, equipment staging, waste and team support needs. Confirm required infrastructure, equipment, signage, lighting/power interfaces and other support requirements with the Operations Manager.
• 2. Setup & Readiness Lead compound setup in line with the event programme. Ensure the compound is operationally ready before installation and build teams depend on it. Establish clear zones, access routes, storage areas and housekeeping standards.
• 3. Day-to-Day Compound Operations Maintain an orderly, safe and functional compound throughout the event. Coordinate access, internal movements, storage discipline, equipment staging and daily reset/housekeeping. Ensure high-priority items are accessible and that the compound supports rather than slows event delivery.
• 4. Inventory & Asset Interface Work with Inventory & Asset Management to understand what has been issued to the event. Maintain practical control and visibility of assets within the compound without replacing central inventory ownership. Report shortages, damage, loss and discrepancies quickly and support reconciliation on return.
• 5. Logistics & Fleet Interface Coordinate unloading, loading, vehicle access, temporary staging and handover points with Logistics. Work with Fleet Management where event vehicles are based, handed over or supported from the compound. Avoid uncontrolled vehicle movements and unnecessary double handling.
• 6. Installation & Off-Track Support Support Installation and Off-Track Build Leads with efficient access to materials, tools, plant and storage. Coordinate competing compound requirements through the Operations Manager where necessary. Maintain separation between compound management and specialist workstream ownership.
• 7. Consumables, Waste & Housekeeping Maintain visibility of operational consumables and raise replenishment needs early. Establish practical waste segregation and removal arrangements in line with event requirements. Keep work and storage areas clean, accessible and presentable throughout the event.
• 8. Health, Safety & Security Implement applicable site rules, traffic controls, equipment storage standards, PPE and housekeeping requirements. Identify unsafe storage, blocked access, uncontrolled movements or other compound risks and correct/escalate them. Support secure access and control of Sport Signage equipment within the limits of the event setup.
• 9. Issue Management & Reporting Maintain awareness of compound-related constraints and advise the Operations Manager of issues affecting delivery. Provide accurate information to the Event & Project Assistant for records and post-event reporting where required. Escalate shortages or failures that cannot be resolved within the allocated compound resources.
• 10. Demobilisation & Improvement Plan orderly pack-down, asset segregation, waste clearance and loading sequence. Return the area in the condition required by the venue and support accurate asset reconciliation. Capture lessons on layout, equipment, access, storage and compound support for future races.

IHRE AUFGABEN

• 1. Compound-Planung vor der Veranstaltung Veranstaltungsanforderungen, Einschränkungen des Veranstaltungsorts, Zugangsfenster und die erwartete Compound-Fläche verstehen. Die Flächenaufteilung für Lagerung, Arbeitsbereiche, Fahrzeugzugang, Ausrüstungsbereitstellung, Abfall und Teamunterstützung planen. Erforderliche Infrastruktur, Ausrüstung, Beschilderung, Beleuchtungs-/Stromschnittstellen und weitere Unterstützungsanforderungen mit der operativen Eventleitung bestätigen.
• 2. Aufbau und Einsatzbereitschaft Den Compound-Aufbau entsprechend dem Veranstaltungszeitplan leiten. Sicherstellen, dass der Compound einsatzbereit ist, bevor Montage- und Aufbauteams auf ihn angewiesen sind. Klare Zonen, Zugangswege, Lagerbereiche sowie Ordnungs- und Sauberkeitsstandards schaffen.
• 3. Täglicher Compound-Betrieb Während der gesamten Veranstaltung einen geordneten, sicheren und funktionsfähigen Compound aufrechterhalten. Zugang, interne Bewegungen, geordnete Lagerung, Ausrüstungsbereitstellung sowie tägliches Aufräumen und Wiederherstellen der Arbeitsbereiche koordinieren. Sicherstellen, dass Gegenstände mit hoher Priorität zugänglich sind und der Compound die Veranstaltungsdurchführung unterstützt statt bremst.
• 4. Schnittstelle zu Beständen und Betriebsmitteln Mit Bestands- und Betriebsmittelmanagement klären, was für die Veranstaltung ausgegeben wurde. Praktische Kontrolle und Transparenz über Betriebsmittel im Compound sicherstellen, ohne die zentrale Bestandsverantwortung zu ersetzen. Engpässe, Schäden, Verluste und Abweichungen schnell melden und den Abgleich bei der Rückgabe unterstützen.
• 5. Schnittstelle zu Logistik und Fuhrpark Entladung, Verladung, Fahrzeugzugang, vorübergehende Bereitstellung und Übergabepunkte mit der Logistik koordinieren. Mit dem Fuhrparkmanagement zusammenarbeiten, wenn Veranstaltungsfahrzeuge im Compound stationiert, übergeben oder von dort unterstützt werden. Unkontrollierte Fahrzeugbewegungen und unnötige doppelte Handhabung vermeiden.
• 6. Unterstützung von Montage und Off-Track-Aufbau Montageleitung und Leitung des Off-Track-Aufbaus durch effizienten Zugang zu Materialien, Werkzeugen, Maschinen und Lagerflächen unterstützen. Konkurrierende Compound-Anforderungen bei Bedarf über die operative Eventleitung koordinieren. Die Trennung zwischen Compound-Management und Verantwortung für fachliche Arbeitsbereiche wahren.
• 7. Verbrauchsmaterialien, Abfall, Ordnung und Sauberkeit Den Überblick über betriebliche Verbrauchsmaterialien behalten und Nachschubbedarf frühzeitig melden. Praktikable Vorkehrungen für Abfalltrennung und Entsorgung entsprechend den Veranstaltungsanforderungen schaffen. Arbeits- und Lagerbereiche während der gesamten Veranstaltung sauber, zugänglich und vorzeigbar halten.
• 8. Arbeitsschutz und Sicherheit Geltende Geländeregeln, Verkehrsregelungen, Ausrüstungslagerungsstandards sowie Anforderungen an persönliche Schutzausrüstung, Ordnung und Sauberkeit umsetzen. Unsichere Lagerung, blockierte Zugänge, unkontrollierte Bewegungen oder weitere Compound-Risiken erkennen und beheben bzw. eskalieren. Sicheren Zugang und die Kontrolle der Sport-Signage-Ausrüstung im Rahmen der Veranstaltungseinrichtung unterstützen.
• 9. Problemmanagement und Berichterstattung Compound-bezogene Einschränkungen im Blick behalten und die operative Eventleitung über Probleme informieren, die die Umsetzung beeinflussen. Der Event- und Projektassistenz bei Bedarf korrekte Informationen für Aufzeichnungen und Berichte nach der Veranstaltung liefern. Engpässe oder Ausfälle eskalieren, die mit den zugewiesenen Compound-Ressourcen nicht gelöst werden können.
• 10. Demobilisierung und Verbesserung Geordneten Abbau, Betriebsmitteltrennung, Abfallbeseitigung und Verladereihenfolge planen. Die Fläche im vom Veranstaltungsort geforderten Zustand zurückgeben und einen korrekten Betriebsmittelabgleich unterstützen. Erkenntnisse zu Flächenaufteilung, Ausrüstung, Zugang, Lagerung und Compound-Unterstützung für künftige Rennen erfassen.

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED

• Experience in event compounds, warehouses, logistics bases, site operations or a comparable practical environment.
• Experience coordinating equipment, materials, access and small teams.
• Strong practical organisation and housekeeping discipline.
• Confidence working around vehicles, plant and temporary event infrastructure.
• Live-event or motorsport experience is advantageous.
• Compound/site organisation.
• Storage and equipment staging.
• Practical logistics coordination.
• Team supervision and task allocation.
• H&S awareness and housekeeping.
• Problem solving, communication and basic record keeping.

ERFORDERLICHE FÄHIGKEITEN UND ERFAHRUNGEN

• Erfahrung mit Veranstaltungscompounds, Lagern, Logistikbasen, Geländebetrieb oder einem vergleichbaren praktischen Umfeld
• Erfahrung in der Koordination von Ausrüstung, Materialien, Zugang und kleinen Teams
• Ausgeprägte praktische Organisation sowie konsequente Ordnung und Sauberkeit
• Sicherheit im Arbeitsumfeld von Fahrzeugen, Maschinen und temporärer Veranstaltungsinfrastruktur
• Live-Veranstaltungs- oder Motorsporterfahrung ist von Vorteil
• Organisation von Compounds und Geländeflächen
• Lagerung und Ausrüstungsbereitstellung
• Praktische Logistikkoordination
• Teamführung und Aufgabenverteilung
• Arbeitsschutzbewusstsein sowie Ordnung und Sauberkeit
• Problemlösung, Kommunikation und grundlegende Dokumentation

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