Lead Motorsport Events Manager

Silverstone International; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Silverstone International is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead a portfolio of motorsport, leisure and mass participation events at Silverstone. You will own end-to-end delivery, coordinating with coordinators, contractors and internal teams to meet high standards and timelines.

You will identify commercial opportunities, develop safer, more sustainable event practices, and mentor junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• A relevant business or Events degree.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working within the events industry.
• Great commercial acumen with proven experience of managing events from implementation through to completion.
• Experience delivering all elements of an event from concept to post-event evaluation, including budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor event coordinators, assistants and administrators to support professional development.
• Plan and execute allocated events and projects, including site planning, inspections, scheduling for security, stewarding and logistics.
• Develop safe and efficient operational plans, production schedules and event timelines.
• Act as main point of contact for event stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Assist in sourcing products and services to enhance events and manage budgets.
• Negotiate with suppliers and contractors to ensure high-quality, cost-effective services.
• Manage booking and logistics of temporary facilities and infrastructure.
• Provide health and safety expertise and ensure contractors meet requirements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance events and improve customer experience while reducing costs.
• Oversee administrative tasks such as raising purchase orders and processing invoices.
• Support Senior Event Operation Managers and Head of Public Events with project work.
• Assist BGP Operations and Corporate Events teams with pre-event planning and delivery.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Team leadership

Vendor management

Health & safety

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Communication

Education

Degree in Business or Events

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

Silverstone International is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead a portfolio of motorsport, leisure and mass participation events at Silverstone. You will own end-to-end delivery, coordinating with coordinators, contractors and internal teams to meet high standards and timelines.

You will identify commercial opportunities, develop safer, more sustainable event practices, and mentor junior colleagues.