Senior Project Manager

Talent Finder; Banbury; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working with 2 days in office

Travel to Formula One races

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexible working environment

3-month probation period

Job summary

Talent Finder in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead Formula One hospitality projects from Oxfordshire (near Banbury). The role is full-time with hybrid working (2 days in the Oxfordshire office, 3 days remote), offering £55,000 per annum and regular travel to events.

Key responsibilities include managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables, coordinating with creative and production teams, ensuring brand consistency, and attending races to oversee on-site delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project or account management within a creative, experiential, or production agency.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Excellent client relationship skills with clear communication.
• Experience managing timelines, budgets, and delivery schedules.
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.
• Willing to travel internationally and work occasional weekends during race season.
• Collaborative mindset to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as day-to-day client lead for all Formula One hospitality projects, maintaining strong, trusted relationships.
• Manage all project timelines, budgets, and deliverables from initial brief through to post-event debrief.
• Liaise with internal creative, production, and delivery teams to coordinate design, build, and logistics requirements.
• Oversee creative deadlines, spatial planning, and operational documentation.
• Ensure brand consistency and exceptional delivery standards across all touchpoints.
• Attend selected races to oversee on-site delivery and manage client expectations.
• Report regularly to the Head of Client Services on project progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement in processes, communication, and client satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Budget management

Timeline planning

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

The Role

Senior Project Manager | Oxfordshire (near Banbury) | Full Time | Monday to Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm | £55,000 per annum Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for Formula One, live events and delivering exceptional client experiences? Our client is a leading creative and production agency specialising in world-class sports environments, experiences, and hospitality. Based in Oxfordshire, they work with some of the biggest names in global sport, delivering outstanding live experiences that combine creativity, precision, and passion.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as day-to-day client lead for all Formula One hospitality projects, maintaining strong, trusted relationships
• Manage all project timelines, budgets, and deliverables from initial brief through to post-event debrief
• Liaise with internal creative, production, and delivery teams to coordinate design, build, and logistics requirements
• Oversee creative deadlines, spatial planning, and operational documentation
• Ensure brand consistency and exceptional delivery standards across all touchpoints
• Attend selected races to oversee on-site delivery and manage client expectations
• Report regularly to the Head of Client Services on project progress, challenges, and opportunities
• Support continuous improvement in processes, communication, and client satisfaction

Requirements

• Essential
• Proven experience in project or account management within a creative, experiential, or production agency
• Strong background in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Excellent client relationship skills with the ability to communicate confidently and clearly
• Experience managing timelines, budgets, and delivery schedules
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail
• Comfortable travelling internationally and working occasional weekends during the race season
• A collaborative mindset and ability to lead cross-functional teams

Desirable

• Previous experience in sports, motorsport, or premium hospitality environments
• Understanding of live event logistics and international production workflows

Whats In It For You

• £55,000 per annum with flexibility for exceptional candidates
• Hybrid working with 2 days in the Oxfordshire office and 3 days from home
• Opportunity to work on 10-14 Formula One races per year with an average of 5-6 days of travel for each race
• All international travel, accommodation and daily expenses fully covered by the company
• Time off in lieu for work beyond the standard 10-day fortnight
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible working environment with a focus on company spirit and team building
• 3-month probation period