Sporting Analyst

Formula 1; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Sporting Analyst with a forward-thinking organization at the forefront of motorsport. This role is pivotal in configuring and monitoring custom timing software, ensuring 100% service delivery during events. You'll engage with motorsport series organizers, validate live data, and contribute to the development of innovative systems. If you have a passion for data analysis and a background in motorsport, this is your chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in racing technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis within sporting events.
• Familiarity with motorsport regulations and timekeeping tasks.

Responsibilities

• Configure and monitor F1 timing software in real time.
• Validate and publish timing results for internal and external clients.
• Support software and hardware development with detailed specifications.

Skills

Data Analysis

Motorsport Experience

Timekeeping

Operational Management

Education

HND in Technical Subject

National Timekeeping Officiating License

Job description

F1 is looking for a Sporting Analyst to join our racing systems team in Biggin Hill. This role is key member of the team that configures, monitors and diagnose the F1 custom timing software.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Configure, monitor, & diagnose F1 custom timing software in real time and maintaining 100% service delivery.
• Able to rig and de-rig the Formula 1 sporting timing systems at event and the F1 Media & Technology Centre.
• Monitor, validate, edit live motorsport acquired data and save/archive all timed sessions with reference to the relevant sporting regulations per series.
• Generate, validate, quality assure and publish the suite of timing results, data and analytical products produced by the F1 timing and sporting systems to internal and external clients in line with F1 procedures and contractual obligations.
• Liaise with motorsport series’ organisers’ and event stewards and any relevant internal/external stakeholders to undertake any changes or support as requested abiding by F1 processes.
• To produce, contribute and quality check event reports and documentation as necessary for motorsport sessions. Familiarity of timekeeping, regulations, and sporting analyst tasks, including the collation and curation of events’ results such as the live historic database.
• Support software and hardware development with accurate and detailed technical specifications and reports. Competent system proving, quality assurance with thorough testing of applications or systems for bug fixes, amendments, and continual improvements of sporting services equipment.
• Expected to participate in projects that involve creation, development, and improvement of F1 systems and processes and adhering to F1 risk, quality, and sustainability strategies.

About You

• Data analysis, ideally within a sporting event
• Motorsport and timekeeping experience preferred
• Previous live event operational management experience.
• HND or equivalent in a technical related subject
• Highly desirable to have a National Timekeeping Officiating License issued by an ASN
• Flexible approach towards business requirements and timelines
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team and take direction