Event Experience Manager

ABB Formula E; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ABB Formula E as an Event Experience Manager to enhance guest experiences at thrilling events worldwide. Collaborate with international teams and oversee all aspects of events from planning to execution while managing substantial budgets. A unique opportunity to drive sustainability in motorsport.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects and suppliers for large-scale events.
• Proven leadership of large teams.
• Knowledge in planning, permits, scheduling, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the guest experience across events.
• Collaborate on ceremonial aspects and oversee operations.
• Manage substantial event budgets and partnership activations.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Event Management

Logistics

Job description

Want to accelerate your career? Electrify your potential as anEvent Experience Managerand 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 McLaren, 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:

From initial planning and development through build, Live Operations and post-event analysis, your focus will be on elevating the guest experience at every touchpoint. You will act as a crucial liaison between internal and external teams, ensuring the guest experience is at the heart of all decisions. You will develop a comprehensive event vision that aligns with budgetary constraints and overall event objectives.

• Fan Village Visionary:Work with a network of international agencies to manage the full lifecycle of the Fan Village, from initial briefing and conceptual design to on-site implementation in diverse global city locations.
• Ceremonial Design Lead:Collaborate with internal teams to drive the creative development and operational delivery of all ceremonial aspects of the event, from podium celebrations to opening and closing ceremonies, pre-race entertainment, and concerts.
• Onsite operations Orchestrator:Plan and Deliver Key onsite operations including Grid Ambassadors, Driver Meet and Greets, Podium, Entertainment, Sports Presentation and Support Staff.
• F&B Experience Leader:Manage public food and beverage (F&B) operations, ensuring compliance with Formula E sustainability policies and local regulations.
• Partnership Activation Expert:Lead the delivery of key partnership activations and exhibitors in the Fan Village, in collaboration with Partnership Account Managers, overseeing plot suitability, contractor procurement, FE policy compliance, and all recharges are accounted for.
• Budgeting Acumen:Take full ownership of a substantial event budget, budget planning, tracking, and reporting, and manage all related purchase orders and invoices.
• Brand and Design Champion:Lead on all artwork briefs, showing a comprehensive understanding of branding and design elements, and how they combine to define the overall visual and experiential identity of the Fan Village.

What we're looking for in you:

• Project Management & Stakeholder Expertise:Experience in Managing projects and multiple stakeholders across large scale events including end-to-end delivery, procuring and managing suppliers, planning, creating briefing documents, scheduling, logistics, and on the ground execution.
• Proven Leadership:ideally experience in managing large teams/agencies/clients.
• Large Scale Event Pro:Proven experience working on mass participation events, international events or experiential projects such as music festivals, food festivals, fan zones, in music, or sport
• Positive and Proactive:You’re positive, with a team-oriented mindset and a proactive work ethic.
• Product Knowledge Guru:Strong production knowledge in planning, permits, scheduling, logistics, H&S and AV.

What's in it for you?

At Formula E, we offer a range of benefits and perks to enable you to make an impact in your role and to support your wellbeing and professional growth. Check out our benefits found here!

Application Process

Think you’ve got what it takes to join our race to the future?

The closing date for this role is18th June 2025, however if we receive a high volume of applications we may close it early.

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!

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