Track Events Manager

McLaren; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a proactive individual to manage their global track event programme from their headquarters in the UK. The role involves planning and executing various events, collaborating with internal teams, and managing agency relationships. Candidates should be prepared for international travel and have experience in event management. This is a dynamic position ideal for someone engaged and passionate about delivering high-quality experiences.

Qualifications

• Proactive, dynamic, and engaging individual.
• Experience in event planning and management.
• Ability to manage relationships with agencies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute global track events.
• Work with internal teams and suppliers to deliver high-quality experiences.
• Manage relationships with track agencies and circuits.

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Experiential, we have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, dynamic and engaging individual to join the Central Events Team at McLaren Automotive. Based at McLaren’s global headquarters in Woking, Surrey, the role’s key deliverable will be the planning, management and execution of McLaren’s global track event programme. This includes Pure McLaren, customer track days, retailer‑led activations, and bespoke driving experiences. The Events Manager will work alongside internal and regional teams, specialist agencies, and suppliers to deliver strategic, high‑quality track experiences that showcase McLaren performance and engineering excellence, while also supporting the growth and expansion of the track programme in line with the wider business plan.

Responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of track events worldwide, across a range of audiences, managing relationships with specialist track agencies, circuits, technical suppliers, and driver coaches. This role requires regular international travel, on‑event presence, and weekend work. Significant responsibility for external agency leadership and internal stakeholder coordination, as well as indirectly managing large event teams on location.