Communications Manager

Cadillac Formula 1® Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in the UK seeks a Communications Manager to enhance its media presence and manage communication strategies. The role requires strong media contacts, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to generate compelling storylines. Flexibility for traveling to F1 races is essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment with potential for career development and industry-leading benefits.

Benefits

Industry-leading pension

Generous time off

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in media relations, preferably in motorsport.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with various stakeholders.
• Capability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a communication strategy.
• Coordinate media plans for races and daily media inquiries.
• Create engaging content for media and social channels.
• Assist team spokespeople in media interactions.

Skills

Excellent media contacts

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Content writing for media

Story generation

Flexibility for travel

Job description

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team is what happens when history, purpose and daring talent come together. Backed by TWG Global and GM, our team is uniquely positioned to disrupt Formula 1, bringing a fresh perspective and an unrelenting drive for success. We have the energy of a start-up, with the ideas and originality of a business that always wants to lead, never wants to follow.

We're building everything from the ground up, from a high-performance car to an inclusive, values-driven culture. We show bold ambition. We combine leadership in innovation with excellence in execution. We are one team. We have the freedom to think differently, the opportunity to shape process and practice, an ego-free environment where people thrive on being challenged by those around them. A historic name behind us. Career-defining moments ahead.

A New Chapter Begins.

Closing Date: 22nd August 2025

Fueled by bold ambition
Play your part in getting us on the grid.

The Communications Manager will play an integral role in building and managing the Communications function of the team. They will work with the Head of Media & PR to build a year-long strategy to position the Cadillac Formula 1 Team within the Formula 1 and wider media landscape according to its communications strategy. Working closely with team management and drivers, the Communications Manager will identify storylines and create proactive opportunities to continually push the Cadillac Formula 1 Team up the media agenda.

• Work with the Head of Media & PR to shape a year-long narrative within sporting media
• Generate content ideas to achieve coverage within consumer & broadcast media to drive awareness of Cadillac Formula 1 Team outside the Formula 1 press
• Coordinate media plans for each race, working with team drivers and personnel to ensure feasibility and effective use of time
• Respond to day-to-day media questions quickly and according to team brief
• Highlight and escalate topics where appropriate to team spokespersons
• Liaison with social media & marketing teams to enable engaging content for the team's social media channels
• Contribute to drafting media facing materials, eg. press kits, press releases, etc

Requirements

Driven by high performance
What do you need to bring to the team?

• Excellent media contacts, ideally within motorsport or sport
• Great interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure, with a cool head
• Ability to write engaging content for media appeal
• Ability to spot & generate a story
• Flexible approach to work and travel; your presence at the majority, if not all, races on the Formula 1 calendar will be required
• Languages would be an advantage

A team like no other.

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence—on and off the track. This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are 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 or 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.

At Cadillac Formula 1, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.

Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.