Director of Circuit Racing

MSMagazin; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary growth opportunities

25 days holiday

Training & development

Car and pension salary sacrifice

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Prodrive in the United Kingdom seeks a high‑calibre senior leader to develop, grow and run its circuit racing business. You will secure major racing opportunities, shape the commercial strategy and represent the company at the highest levels of international motorsport.

You will build lasting manufacturer relationships, drive performance and profitability, and lead cross‑functional teams across engineering, operations and commercial functions to deliver championship‑level programmes.

Job description

We are one of the world’s most successful motorsport companies, with a proven track record of winning world championships across endurance racing and multiple rally disciplines. Winning profitably is not simply our objective — it is how we create competitive, technological and commercial advantage for the manufacturers we partner with. Our reputation has been built by delivering championship-winning programmes that translate competitive performance into meaningful commercial and brand value for leading automotive manufacturers.

As we continue to expand our global racing portfolio, we are seeking an exceptional senior leader to develop, grow and lead our circuit racing business. This is a high-profile, commercially focused leadership role responsible for securing and delivering major racing opportunities across global circuit racing platforms e.g. Hypercar and GT endurance racing, electric series, single-make series.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping our future growth, strengthening manufacturer partnerships and ensuring our racing activities deliver measurable commercial value for our partners. You will also act as a senior ambassador for the business, representing us at the highest levels of international motorsport.

Responsibilities

Driving Commercial Growth

• Lead business development activity to secure new partnerships across multiple circuit racing championships.
• Develop and execute growth strategies that expand our global circuit racing portfolio.
• Build, maintain and leverage senior-level manufacturer relationships to generate long‑term programme opportunities.
• Develop compelling value propositions that clearly demonstrate how championship‑level motorsport performance translates into commercial, brand and technology advantage.

Championing High Performance & Competitive Excellence

• Ensure every racing programme is built around delivering competitive success and measurable on‑track results.
• Promote a performance‑driven culture where engineering excellence, operational precision and winning mindset are central to programme delivery.
• Work closely with technical and sporting leadership to ensure partners benefit from industry‑leading performance capability.
• Use competitive success as a key differentiator in winning and retaining partnerships.

Strategic Leadership

• Define and deliver the long‑term commercial and strategic direction of the circuit racing division.
• Identify emerging market opportunities, regulatory changes and industry trends to ensure continued competitive advantage.
• Align racing programmes with client business goals including brand positioning, customer engagement and technology development.
• Own the overall financial performance and commercial success of the circuit racing division.
• Ensure programmes are delivered efficiently, profitably, sustainably and to championship‑winning standards.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Directors of our race programmes.
• Work cross‑functionally to ensure racing activities are fully supported by engineering, commercial, operational and technical teams.
• Leverage relationships across our existing network and non‑race programmes to identify new opportunities.
• Identify capability gaps and drive strategic investment to support long‑term growth and performance leadership.

Brand & Industry Representation

• Act as a senior figurehead and brand ambassador across global motorsport.
• Represent the company with client executives, governing bodies and key partners.

About You

• Genuine passion for motorsport, combined with the commercial credibility to build influence, open doors, and grow relationships across the sector.
• Appreciation of how competitive success and technical excellence drive commercial return for our partners – agility to focus on customer priorities.
• Commercially driven - opportunity‑led, and motivated by winning business, revenue growth and building value.
• Entrepreneurial mindset - agile and adaptable, able to move quickly between strategy and execution — comfortable with ambiguity, pace, and change.
• A strategic thinker who can turn complex propositions into compelling commercial narratives.
• Highly collaborative; team‑oriented leader who builds effective working with technical and operational experts without needing to be one.
• Outcome‑focused, resilient, and energised by high‑pressure, high‑performance environments.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.