Sporting Analyst

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Timing Systems Technician to ensure seamless service delivery at high-stakes events. This role involves configuring and diagnosing custom timing software, monitoring live data, and producing quality-assured results for various motorsport series. The ideal candidate will have a background in data analysis, ideally within sports, and possess excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and excellence in the world of motorsport technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis within a sporting event context.
• Motorsport and timekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure and monitor F1 custom timing software in real time.
• Generate and publish timing results and data for clients.

Skills

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

HND or equivalent in a technical-related subject

National Timekeeping Officiating License

Job description

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Configure, monitor, & diagnose F1 custom timing software in real time and maintain 100% service delivery.
2. Able to rig and de-rig the Formula 1 sporting timing systems at events and the F1 Media & Technology Centre.
3. Monitor, validate, edit live motorsport acquired data, and save/archive all timed sessions with reference to relevant sporting regulations per series.
4. 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.
5. Liaise with motorsport series’ organisers, event stewards, and other stakeholders to undertake changes or support as requested, following F1 processes.
6. Produce, contribute, and quality check event reports and documentation for motorsport sessions. Familiarity with timekeeping, regulations, and sporting analyst tasks, including the collation and curation of event results such as the live historic database.
7. Support software and hardware development with detailed technical specifications and reports. Conduct system testing and quality assurance for bug fixes, amendments, and improvements of sporting services equipment.
8. Participate in projects focused on creating, developing, and improving F1 systems and processes, adhering to F1 risk, quality, and sustainability strategies.

About You

• Experience in data analysis, ideally within a sporting event context.
• 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.

Division: Technical