Senior Trackside Operations Manager

Raceforce Global; Enstone; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym

Subsidised restaurant

Local area discounts

Job summary

Alpine F1 Team is seeking a Senior Trackside Operations Manager to lead premium hospitality experiences for partners, sponsors, and VIP guests at global race weekends. You will design and deliver luxury guest experiences, oversee Paddock Club operations, and drive innovations in formats and technologies.

The role requires leadership of a small team, strong budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with international travel.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in hospitality, events, or luxury brand activations—ideally in sports, entertainment, or high-end travel.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex, multi-location operations.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create unforgettable moments for guests at global race weekends.
• Lead innovation in hospitality formats, technologies, and concepts.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and suppliers for flawless delivery.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Event management

Luxury brand activations

Team leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal communication

Travel flexibility

Multilingual skills

Job description

Alpine Formula One is more than a racing team—it’s a global brand built on innovation, performance, and passion. Every race weekend, every event, every guest experience is an opportunity to showcase excellence and create unforgettable moments. Now, we’re looking for a dynamic Senior Trackside Operations Manager to lead the charge in delivering world-class hospitality experiences for our partners, sponsors, and VIP guests.

The Role

As Senior Trackside Operations Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind Alpine’s premium hospitality offering. From the glamour of the Formula 1 Paddock Club to exclusive Paddock Hospitality, you’ll design and deliver experiences that set new standards in luxury and engagement.

Your Mission

• Create unforgettable moments for guests, partners, and sponsors at global race weekends.
• Lead innovation in hospitality formats, technologies, and creative concepts.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and suppliers to ensure flawless delivery.
• Champion guest experience through leadership, collaboration, and attention to detail.

Your Challenge

• Oversee Alpine’s Paddock & Paddock Club hospitality program—ticketing, logistics, catering, entertainment, and on-site operations.
• Lead a small team and manage global vendor relationships.
• Engage with VIP guests and partners to tailor experiences that exceed expectations.
• Own budgets and produce post-event reports with KPIs and strategic insights.

About You

• Extensive experience in hospitality, events, or luxury brand activations—ideally in sports, entertainment, or high-end travel.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex, multi-location operations.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.
• Comfortable with international travel and dynamic race weekend schedules.
• Multilingual skills are a plus.

Why Join Alpine?

• Be part of a world-class Formula 1 team at the forefront of innovation.
• Work in a fast-paced, global environment where no two days are the same.
• Deliver experiences that define the future of motorsport hospitality.
• Enjoy opportunities for career growth and international exposure.

Our offer to you

Working for Alpine F1 Team, you will work with leading professionals, with every person impacting race car performance on a global stage and enjoy our state-of-the-art facilities. We offer competitive remuneration packages, private medical healthcare, access to a free on-site gym, a subsidised restaurant and many more additional benefits. Additionally, the thrill of pioneering innovation in Formula One racing provides numerous career development opportunities in a collaborative, inclusive environment. We are located in a desirable part of the Cotswolds and have access to many local discounts in the area. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Alpine F1 Team, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our society.