Event Delivery is a key pillar of the group’s business being the live platform from which fans can experience the thrill and entertainment of Formula 1. The group has longstanding commercial relationships with a diverse range of race promoters and host cities across the globe. The group is looking to build on these key external partnerships to drive revenues and build fan experiences and engagement across the F1 eco system, including operational delivery of Formula 1 fan areas of each Grand Prix.
Reporting into the Senior Event Delivery Manager, the Event Delivery Manager will have responsibility for the operational planning and delivery of the Formula 1 fan areas of each Grand Prix working as part of a team alongside F1’s event delivery partners. This role provides an exciting opportunity to grow the operational foundations for Event fan experience over the longer term.
The role will also involve working closely with the wider race promotion and hospitality team, Event Marketing experience team and the Partnerships and Licencing Teams and will work across F1 departments to drive innovative, collaboration and exceptional results.
Responsibilities
Lead liaison for operational delivery of the F1 fan areas at allocated races including partner activations, experience activations, merchandise structures, wayfinding, safety and security, promoter co-ordination to ensure appropriate delivery, and liaising with the relevant departments and stakeholders as necessary
Working on operational plan development and management of suppliers
Site management and mark out in accordance with event CAD plan
Liaising with relevant F1 functions and race promoters to ensure successful, consistent, and smooth implementation
Ensuring permanent communication with the Event Marketing team and commercial development teams to adapt to specific experience and client requirements
Reviewing event management plans including traffic, crowd and sustainability
Managing expenditure in accordance with the agreed budget
Ensuring that general administrative, reporting, knowledge management and debriefing processes are followed and delivered to the required standard
International race travel minimum 6 races as well as ad hoc travel as required
About You
Essential Experience
Extensive experience in a similar role at a fast faced, dynamic organisation; sport and/or live entertainment industry experience essential
Proven event operational experience with a track record of organisation, attention to detail, planning, and successful delivery on time and on budget
Recent on-site experience in an operational role
CAD Design experience- minimum foundation level of AutoCAD
Knowledge & Skills
Highly independent, performance driven and comfortable working in a global environment, under pressure and to tight deadlines but within a team environment
Confidence and ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Experience of working globally or across multiple territories
English fluency – spoken and written (required); additional languages desired
CAD Design
Personal Qualities
Able to establish positive working relationships and build the respect of others internally
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; flexible and ‘can do’ attitude
Confidence and ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Focused and driven individual, who proactively takes on initiatives and drives projects from end to finish.
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