Event Experience Manager

ABB Formula E; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Birthday off

Health cash plan

Aviva digital workplace

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible holidays

Volunteer & carer's leave

Cycle to work

Electric car scheme

Store discount

Social events

Employee groups

Job summary

Formula E is seeking an Event Experience Manager to create unforgettable spectator moments, ceremonies and fan zones across our global race calendar. You will lead end-to-end Fan Villages, entertainment and ceremonies with creativity and on-site operational precision.

You will manage live events with international agencies, large budgets and cross‑functional teams, travel globally, and ensure safety, accessibility and sustainability while delivering brand-aligned experiences for fans.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale live events (music, sports, festivals).
• Strong budget management and vendor management skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and international agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning of Fan Villages, ceremonies and live entertainment.
• Oversee partner activations, spectator services and on-site operations.
• Manage budgets, procurement, and post-event debriefs for continuous improvement.

Skills

Live event delivery

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

International travel

Tools

AV & production

Job description

Want to accelerate your career? Electrify your potential as a Event Experience Manager and join the fastest growing motorsport on the planet!

About Formula E:

Formula E, the world's fastest-growing sport, is redefining motorsport with a bold focus on innovation and sustainability.

Hosting over 100 races in iconic cities globally and backed by top manufacturers like Porsche, and Jaguar, we feature elite drivers and cutting-edge EV technology. As the world's first sport certified Net Zero Carbon from inception, Formula E combines thrilling entertainment with a mission to advance sustainable progress, inspiring a global fanbase with our high-performance brand new GEN3 EVO race car capable of 0-60mph in 1.82 seconds (0-100kph in 1.86s).

Using the spectacle of sport, we are sending a powerful and meaningful message to help alter perceptions and speed-up the switch to electric mobility.

Welcome to the home of Global Electric Street Racing.

The Role:

Are you an event visionary with a passion for high-energy entertainment ready to create unforgettable spectator moments trackside? We are looking for an Event Experience Manager to join Formula E and help deliver world-class guest experiences, ceremonies and fan zones across our global race calendar.

In this dynamic role, you will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of Fan Villages, entertainment and ceremonies, balancing creative concepts with on-the-ground operational precision to put the guest experience at the heart of every decision.

• Drive the Global Event Vision: You create and execute comprehensive event plans for spectator spaces, including Fan Villages, stage ceremonies, podiums and live entertainment, blending global brand identity with local city cultures.
• Deliver Immersive Fan Villages: You partner with international agencies to oversee Fan Zones from initial briefing and conceptual design through to build, live operations and post-event analysis in complex city-centre locations.
• Orchestrate Ceremonies & Live Spectacle: You drive the creative development and live execution of all ceremonial aspects, including podium celebrations, opening/closing shows, pre-race entertainment, driver meet-and-greets and trackside activations.
• Champion Partner & Operational Integration: You manage partner activations, public food & beverage operations and spectator services, aligning cross-departmental flows, accessibility and sustainability compliance across the site.
• Maintain Financial & Strategic Control: You take full ownership of substantial event budgets, handling procurement, purchase orders, artwork briefs and post-event debriefs to ensure continuous improvement and compliance.

What we're looking for in you:

• The Live Experience Specialist: You bring extensive experience delivering large-scale, mass-participation live events, music or food festivals, or sports fan zones, ideally with a background in greenfield or complex city-centre sites.
• The Operational & Production Master: You possess deep production knowledge, spanning AV, logistics, scheduling and Health & Safety, with optional show calling or stage management experience to handle high-stakes live activity.
• The Agile Leader & Budget Manager: You are a proven manager adept at steering international agencies, large cross-functional teams and substantial budgets under tight timelines and fast-paced conditions.
• The Global Collaborator: You are an exceptional communicator who builds seamless relationships with internal teams, external contractors and city partners while thriving on international travel.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days' annual leave, Birthday day off and Wellbeing leave
• Opportunity to extend your stay if travelling for a race event
• Health Cash Plan and accessto theAviva Digital Workplace app
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Flexible Bank Holidays
• Paid volunteer and carer's leave
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme
• Formula E store discount
• Regular social events and employee working groups

This is a hybrid role and you'll be required to do 3 days a week in our Hammersmith London office.

At Formula E, we are building a culture where every voice matters, every perspective accelerates progress, and every individual is empowered to rise, contribute boldly, and shape a better world - together. We will provide equal opportunities regardless of an individuals' protected characteristics. We believe in attracting and retaining diverse talent to strengthen our global vision with a variety of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

Our mission is clear. The message is simple. Whoever you are. However you live. Whatever you believe. Formula E. For the Future. For Everyone.

We’ll see you at the starting line!

¡VAMOS!