Race Director

Kart Directory; Tamworth; À distance; GBP 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Daytona Tamworth seeks a proactive Race Director to lead race operations and teams across departments at the Midlands' largest outdoor karting venue. You will ensure events run safely, professionally, and to the highest standards, using your senior leadership experience to guide staff on shift.

In this on-site role, you will manage staffing, training, safety compliance, and event delivery, working closely with senior management to optimise venue performance and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in live events or fast-paced environments.
• Strong background in operations and staffing management.
• Proven ability to ensure safety and regulatory compliance during events.

Responsabilités

• Take full responsibility for venue operations as Duty Manager.
• Oversee race control, track operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate event timings and operational needs across departments.

Connaissances

People leadership

Operations management

Live events experience

Safety oversight

Description du poste

Location: Daytona Tamworth, Staffordshire Department: Track Team Reporting to: General Manager Hours: Full-time (flexible, including evenings and weekends)

Are you an experienced manager, supervisor, or team leader who thrives in fast- paced, live environments? As Race Director at Daytona Tamworth, you'll lead race operations, oversee teams on shift, and ensure every event is delivered safely, professionally, and to the highest standard at the Midlands' largest outdoor racing track.

Why Join Us?

• Take a senior, hands-on leadership role at a busy outdoor motorsport venue
• Be responsible for live race operations and customer experience
• Lead, train, and develop teams in a fast-paced environment
• Work closely with senior management and influence venue performance
• Varied role combining operations, people management, safety, and events
• Opportunity to develop further within an established karting business

About Daytona & Tamworth

Daytona is the UK's leading karting operator, delivering one of the most authentic motorsport experiences available in arrive-and-drive karting. From championship- winning DMAX race karts and iconic endurance events to corporate experiences and junior driver development, Daytona provides unrivalled racing opportunities for drivers of all levels. Daytona Tamworth is the midlands largest outdoor racing track, operating in a fast- paced, customer-focused environment. Quality, consistency, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring every customer receives a safe, professional, and memorable experience.

The Role As Race Director,

As Race Director, you will be responsible for the safe and effective operation of the venue when on shift. You will lead teams across departments, oversee race control and track operations, manage staffing and rotas, and ensure customer expectations are met at all times. This role combines operational control, people leadership, safety oversight, and event delivery, and requires a confident decision-maker who remains calm under pressure.

Key Responsibilities Venue & Race Operations

• Take full responsibility for venue operations, acting as Duty Manager
• Oversee race control, track monitoring, and regulatory compliance
• Ensure safe delivery of all race sessions and events
• Coordinate event timings and operational requirements across departments People Management & Training
• Manage staff rotas, breaks, and shift deployment to maintain safe staffing levels
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of venue staff
• Ensure staff presentation, PPE, and professional standards meet Daytona requirements
• Conduct performance reviews and support career progression
• Ensure compliance with statutory, licensing, and company regulations
• Maintain accurate training, incident, and operational records