Senior Paddock Operations Manager

Formula One Management Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Dental care

Staff shuttle

25 days annual leave

Training opportunities

Merchandise discount

Perkbox access

Job summary

Formula 1 in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Paddock Operations Manager to join the Event Operations team. You will oversee day-to-day event delivery, lead on-site teams, and drive paddock branding installations, grid ceremonies infrastructure and supplier management.

You will work with internal F1 departments to optimise processes, manage projects, and deliver premium fan experiences across international events.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managerial experience in global events production.
• Budget administration, procurement and purchase orders experience.
• Proven track record of managing creatives, venue and production vendors.

Responsibilities

• Engage and collaboratively work with internal F1 departments – focusing on branding, delivery and continuous improvement of processes and delivery.
• Lead for Adhoc projects, both in their development as well as leading on-site.
• Direct management of Event Delivery - Paddock Operation Managers and Paddock Operations Coordinator and their respective projects.

Skills

Managerial experience

Budget management

Vendor management

Global events production

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1? At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track. Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Paddock Operations Manager to join our Event Operations team. The Senior Paddock Operations Manager is responsible for managing the team in development and delivery of day to day events, as well as leading specific projects. In this role, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of Paddock branding installations, Grid ceremonies infrastructure and day to day management of suppliers onsite. This person will work within the Events Operation Team who are responsible for curating and delivering fan engagement to an F1 standard. World class, high octane, unforgettable and premium F1 entertainment formats that showcase the sport in an aspirational way to new and existing audiences - working with the Event Operations team to create event entertainment with an action-packed run of show to entertain. Unforgettable integrations of F1 into existing sports, entertainment, educational and industry events through partnerships. Entertainment partnerships to build bespoke F1 & partner integrated events and one-off PR stunts and activations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage and collaboratively work with internal F1 departments – focusing on branding, delivery and continuous improvement of processes and delivery.
• Lead for Adhoc projects, both in their development as well as leading on-site.
• Direct management of Event Delivery - Paddock Operation Managers and Paddock Operations Coordinator and their respective projects.

What Are We Looking For?

Personal Qualities In this role it is essential that you are: A positive can-do attitude with the ability to take ownership and responsibility, with an enterprising work ethic. Collaborative and team-oriented approach, experience working with multiple internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects. Ability to effectively interact and communicate with a wide range of people and personalities, including external suppliers and third parties.

Experience Prior to the role

• 3+ years Managerial experience in global events production.
• Budget administration, procurement and purchase orders experience.
• Wide range of experience producing varying types of exceptional events in international markets.
• Proven track record of managing creatives, venue and production vendors.

Knowledge & Skills Prior to the role

• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work unsupervised and to efficiently manage and prioritise your own workload whilst maintaining deadlines.
• Good administrative experience, with email management, implementing office filing systems and ability to manage an electronic and paper filing system, including tracking incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to external project stakeholders, suppliers, partners and customers.

Why join the force behind the sport?

Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport.

Amazing Benefits

• Private Healthcare scheme
• Dental Care 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill
• Free healthy snacks in our offices
• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch
• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure
• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in‑house Learning and Development team
• Discount on F1 merchandise
• Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive
• Perkbox benefit portal and more

Recruitment Fraud Warning

We only communicate with candidates through official @f1.com email addresses. We will never contact you via personal email accounts, messaging apps, or request payment as part of our recruitment process. If you receive suspicious communication claiming to be from our talent team, please report it to [e-mail].

Division: Commercial

Here’s how we roll Formula 1® delivers the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle with innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability at the heart of its future growth and value. As the global rights holders of this incredible sport our team delivers the 24-race calendar direct to our passionate fans around the globe. Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our people at F1. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, and communications there is always a driven and talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport. We are focused on delivering the best for our fans and partners while ensuring we do the right thing as a business, using the power of Formula 1 to make a positive contribution to the places we visit and to our own community. We work closely with stakeholders across the sport to leave a legacy of positive change both on and off the track. At the same time, our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion helps ensure that everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to thrive. This is Formula 1!