Partner Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motorsport seeks a Partnership Operations Manager to manage logistics and operations for the F1 Academy. Key responsibilities include overseeing car fleets, coordinating with partners, and leading track day programs. The role requires strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, ideally within high-performance environments.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private health care

Pension plan

Life assurance

Childcare scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site gym

Fitness, spin, and yoga classes

Indoor and outdoor dining

Qualifications

• Proven experience in partnerships operations, logistics, or project management—ideally in motorsport.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate global logistics and transportation of the replica F1 car fleet.
• Lead delivery of the Track Day Programme in the USA.
• Manage budgets and provide regular updates to the Senior Partnership Operations Manager.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

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We have a new opportunity to be part of our Partnership Operations team in the role of Partnership Operations Manager.

In this pivotal position, you will take ownership of the Replica Car Programme, lead delivery of the Track Day Programme in the USA, and manage branding and operational elements of our F1 Academy commitments. You will also provide support on commercial and marketing projects, ensuring a high standard of delivery across all partner activations.

You’ll work closely with multiple internal departments and external partners to ensure assets outlined in partner contracts are executed seamlessly, representing the high standards of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating global logistics and transportation of the replica F1 car fleet, ensuring timely, compliant, and secure delivery.
• Managing fleet schedules and availability in line with commercial agreements.
• Acting as primary liaison with Partner Managers and internal teams for fleet planning.
• Overseeing car branding, storage, security, upkeep, and maintenance.
• Liaising with Legal to ensure loan agreements and insurance coverage.
• Maintaining relationships with external show car providers and managing orders.
• Monitoring and optimising logistics performance and cost-efficiency.
• Managing budgets and providing regular updates to the Senior Partnership Operations Manager.

Track Day Programme

• Leading the USA Track Day Programme and overseeing the UK programme through the Partnerships Operations Executive.
• Collaborating with Aston Martin Lagonda and internal teams to schedule and deliver experiences.
• Managing all aspects of guest coordination including lists, dietary requirements, and joining instructions.
• Attending track days to ensure flawless execution.
• Overseeing branding of cars, garages, tech wear and helmets.
• Working with PREMA and F1 Academy stakeholders to ensure compliance and consistency.

Project Management

• Supporting cross-functional initiatives such as the pre-season photoshoot, filming days, PR days, and other commercial activations.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Proven experience in partnerships operations, logistics, or project management—ideally in motorsport or a high-performance industry.
• Project management experience, ideally from within an agency or event environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain composure under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to represent the team professionally.
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing tasks.
• Budget management and supplier coordination experience.
• Comfortable working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality, including company intellectual property and processes.
• High standard of written and spoken English, including the ability to create compelling partner communications and documentation.
• Capable of managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and work flexibly to meet business needs.
• A valid UK driving licence.

This is a full-time office-based role based at our campus in Silverstone, with additional requirement to travel where necessary.

Embark on a journey with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team to reshape history at our cutting-edge, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. Combining our rich heritage with innovation, we bring fresh energy to the sport, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and dominate the track. With new investment fueling our ambitions, we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for racing and drive for success. As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like TEDSgroup childcare, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Plus, you can look forward to an on-site gym with fitness, spin, and yoga classes, as well as a new restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.

We are a business that fosters a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate culture, where our team genuinely embodies our core values: Growth, Readiness, Empowerment, Excellence, and Nurturing.

Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please complete our Request for Reasonable Adjustments form here.