Ops Leader for Race Events — Assistant Race Director

Daytona Motorsport; Esher; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Daytona Sandown Park is seeking an Assistant Race Director to support the safe operation of our venue, manage race events, and lead the Track Team. You will work across Race Control, venue operations, and management to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

This role offers opportunities in race management, Duty Management, and staff development within a fast-paced motorsport environment. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role in motorsport, leisure, events or outdoor environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong people management, organisational and time management abilities.
• Confident public speaker for customer safety briefings.
• Ability to remain calm, make decisions and solve problems under pressure.
• Professional, approachable and customer-focused attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety standards.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and able to lead by example.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and operation of race events from Race Control.
• Monitor race sessions and ensure events are delivered safely and professionally.
• Demonstrate fair, consistent, and effective race management.
• Conduct customer safety briefings prior to race events.
• Support the delivery of an entertaining and memorable customer experience.
• Ensure adherence to Daytona operational procedures and safety standards.
• Act as Duty Manager when required; coordinate venue operations.
• Lead and develop the Track Team; induct new members and plan shifts.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with safety procedures and policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Excellent communication

People management

Time management

Public speaking

Decision making under pressure

Customer-focused attitude

Attention to safety

Job description

Daytona Sandown Park is seeking an Assistant Race Director to support the safe operation of our venue, manage race events, and lead the Track Team. You will work across Race Control, venue operations, and management to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

This role offers opportunities in race management, Duty Management, and staff development within a fast-paced motorsport environment. Strong leadership and communication are essential.