Senior Security Coordinator (12m FTC)

Motorsport Network, LLC

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Dental Care

25 days annual leave

Staff shuttle service

Free healthy snacks

Job summary

Formula 1 is seeking a Senior Security Coordinator to join the Security team. You will report to the Security Operations Lead and coordinate planning, implementation, and ongoing delivery of security measures for Formula 1 events.

Responsibilities include supporting promoter briefings, maintaining security documentation, and developing risk-based security strategies aligned with F1 standards. Global coordination with law enforcement and security partners will be essential.

Qualifications

Experience delivering security programmes with a focus on customer-facing outcomes.
Knowledge of physical security, personnel protection and security technologies.
Experience in crisis and incident management, data security matters and investigations.

Responsibilities

Support delivery of Grand Prix and events by coordinating with promoters and compiling required documentation.
Ensure security documentation aligns with the F1 Safety & Security Framework and strategy.
Assist in communicating the security framework to promoters and ensure compliance from the outset.
Attend regular promoter meetings to review security plans and provide operational oversight.

Skills

Security operations

Crisis management

Stakeholder communication

Threat assessment

Education

Security industry qualifications

Tools

Incident logging software

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 Security Coordinator to join our Security team. Reporting into our Security Operations Lead, this role will coordinate and support the planning, implementing, and ongoing delivery of security measures for Formula 1.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the delivery of Formula One Grand Prix and non-GP events by working closely with the relevant Promoter(s) and/or event organisers to obtain all required race and event-related documentation in accordance with their contractual obligations, including (but not limited to) relevant checklists, threat & vulnerability assessments, emergency & incident management procedures and law enforcement deployment plans.

Ensure the security documentation received by the relevant Promoters and event organisers in the lead-up to the Grand Prix weekend or event, are fit for purpose and contain relevant detail to outline security controls and mitigation measures in line with the F1 Safety & Security Framework and security strategy.

Assist the security department in effectively communicating the F1 Safety & Security Framework to new Promoters, ensuring clear understanding of expectations, standards, and compliance requirements from the outset. This includes supporting briefings, providing guidance, and addressing any queries to ensure alignment with F1 security principles.

Engage in the pre-race planning phase by participating in and attending regular meetings with promoters to review and log their Grand Prix security plans to ensure operational oversight.

Support the department in developing and maintaining an active global network of trusted law enforcement, intelligence and private security contacts in the various countries F1 operate in, actively participating in intelligence and security information exchange and threat sharing protocols on a formal and informal basis.

Develop comprehensive F1 security briefing documentation that clearly identify define threats to race events, personnel deployment, and associated operations incorporating structured risk analysis, evaluating likelihood and impact, and outlining proportionate mitigation measures in line with F1 security standards.

Ensure that all briefing materials and incident management documentation are tailored to the specific race location and operational context, incorporating intelligence streams, Promotor identified local threat landscapes, and emerging risks that may affect the event.

Distribute the security racing briefs, incident management plans and emergency evacuation plans to relevant business stakeholders and operating environments across the wider F1 ecosystem, including (but not limited to) Senior Leadership Team, Motorsport teams, Support Series, Hospitality teams/partners, ETC screens, travel apps, etc to support informed decision-making and coordinated operational planning.

Maintain consistency, accuracy, and clarity in all briefing documents, ensuring they provide actionable insights and enable stakeholders to understand risks, responsibilities, and required security measures ahead of and during each event.

Assist in ensuring that appropriate security measures, mitigation strategies, and support mechanisms are in place for all staff travelling to and operating within race locations. This includes pre-event planning, coordination with local stakeholders, and ongoing monitoring to ensure personnel safety, welfare, and compliance with established security protocols.

Support in log identified security concerns and observations (including appropriate responses, and mitigations) over a race weekend within the security incident log software, ensuring that significant or high-risk issues are escalated and addressed with Promoters and stakeholders in a consistent and controlled manner.

Collaborate with the relevant Security Manager(s) to compile and deliver structured post-event feedback to Promoters, clearly outlining any security issues, trending themes, incidents, or areas for improvement identified during the race. Work in partnership with promoters to ensure that corrective actions are implemented effectively and that lessons learned are embedded into future event planning and delivery.

What Are We Looking For?

Personal Qualities

In this role it is essential that you are:

Self-motivated with the ability to deliver with a positive ‘can do’ attitude

Excellent communicator, enabler, and negotiator (spoken and written).

Good time management skills

Excellent attention to detail and driven by clear/ concise communication

Comfortable being the interface between different departments and able to work across all levels of a business

Able to describe security concepts to non-security people.

Experience

Prior to the role it would be essential that you have:

Supporting and delivering effective and efficient security programmes, with a focus on customer-facing outcomes

Previous experience with physical security, personnel protection, security technologies, and tools associated with crisis and incident response capabilities

Experience in Crisis and Incident Management, social media and Data Security matters, Intrusion Detection, Crime Prevention and Civil and Criminal investigations

Worked with data streams and have scaled data and enterprise services to a large consumer audience

Qualifications

Essential to be successful in the role you must have the following qualifications:

A background within further education and qualifications within the security industry

Desirable qualifications include:

Educated to degree level or other measure experience within the security industry

Degree in either Public Security, Police Science or Law Enforcement

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. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits: