Senior Paddock Operations Manager

The Senior Paddock Operations Manager will join the Event Operations team and manage the team in the development and delivery of day-to-day events, as well as leading specific projects. The role is responsible for the successful delivery of Paddock branding installations, Grid ceremonies infrastructure and day-to-day management of suppliers onsite. The person will work within the Events Operations Team, which is responsible for curating and delivering fan engagement to an F1 standard.

• Manage the team in the development and delivery of day-to-day events, and lead specific projects.
• Ensure the successful delivery of Paddock branding installations and Grid ceremonies infrastructure.
• Manage suppliers onsite on a day-to-day basis.
• Engage and collaborate with internal F1 departments, focusing on branding, delivery and continuous improvement of processes and delivery.
• Lead ad hoc projects in their development and on-site delivery.
• Directly manage Event Delivery Paddock Operations Managers and the Paddock Operations Coordinator, including their respective projects.
• Work with the Event Operations team to create event entertainment with an action-packed run of show.
• Support the delivery of world-class, high-octane, unforgettable and premium F1 entertainment formats that showcase the sport to new and existing audiences.
• Deliver integrations of F1 into existing sports, entertainment, educational and industry events through partnerships.
• Build bespoke F1 and partner integrated events, one-off PR stunts and activations through entertainment partnerships.

• 3+ years of managerial experience in global events production.
• Budget administration, procurement and purchase orders experience.
• Wide range of experience producing varying types of exceptional events in international markets.
• Proven track record of managing creatives, venue and production vendors.
• A positive can-do attitude with the ability to take ownership and responsibility, with an enterprising work ethic.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach, with experience working with multiple internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with a wide range of people and personalities, including external suppliers and third parties.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work unsupervised and to efficiently manage and prioritise own workload whilst maintaining deadlines.
• Good administrative experience, with email management, implementing office filing systems and ability to manage an electronic and paper filing system, including tracking incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to external project stakeholders, suppliers, partners and customers.

• Biggin Hill

• Private Healthcare scheme
• Dental Care
• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding train stations near to Biggin Hill
• Free healthy snacks in our offices
• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch
• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure
• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team
• Discount on F1 merchandise
• Discount at F1's experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive
• Perkbox benefit portal and more