Circuit Safety Team Leader
Application Deadline: 13 June 2025
Department: Circuit Safety
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Silverstone
Description
To undertake the day-to-day management and coordination of all Circuit Safety Team activities, including ensuring routine inspections are carried out, allocating resources, training and implementation, review of SOP’s and Risk Assessments. To act as an operational emergency command for the Circuit Safety Team and to coordinate and/or manage Race Control as required. To be an operational hands-on role reporting back findings and solutions involved in all track related matters to the Head of Safety & Circuit Manager. Ensuring the circuit is operating to the best possible standards and is ready for all operational requirements/emergencies.
Key Relationships
- Circuit Safety Team
- Medical Centre Team
- Venue Services Team
- Volunteers Team
- Public Events and Track Sales Team
- Corporate Events Team
- Drive Team
- Accreditation Team
- Event Co-Coordinator
- Customers/Organisers
- Health & Safety department
- Finance
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the safe running of events on the Silverstone circuit and that the circuit is maned according to ‘Standard Operating Procedures’
- Responsible for the day-to-day line management of the full and part-time Circuit Safety team
- Recruitment of Circuit Safety marshals as required
- Oversee the onboarding and training of all new operational team
- Responsible for reviewing of all related Policies, Safe Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments, and training programmes, to ensure that they are compliant and comprehensive. Ensure all ‘Risk Assessments’ & ‘Standard Operating Procedures’ are reviewed and updated annually and as required
- Assist in the delivery and recording of all training requirements throughout the permanent and casual team.
- Provide toolbox training to the team to ensure that SOP’s and Risk Assessments are well communicated and understood by the team.
- Ensure that all daily checks of Safety Vehicles and Equipment as per ‘Start of Day Checklist’ are carried out.
- Ensure that all daily routine activities are carried out and logged in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all equipment is accounted for, in good condition and the team have been trained on its use.
- Work with Head of Safety to set budgets for following year
o Ensure department spending is within agreed budget
o Agree with Head of Safety any 4+8 & 8+4 budget adjustments
o Agree with Head of Safety any CAPEX requests
- Ensure that all administrative duties are undertaken, including shift rotas, reporting on status directly to the Head of Safety
- Attend weekly operational, event meetings and subject specific meeting, liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure that all relevant information required for the smooth operation of the team is gained.
- Liaise with Contractors to ensure all annual maintenance is completed and any faults are delt with and repaired promptly
- Ensure that a Noise Officer is appointed and that all monitoring activities are carried out and supported. Engage with Event Coordinators/Managers etc on the Event Day to manage issues resulting from the Black Flag process.
- To carry out the daily routine activities of a circuit safety marshal:
- To carry out the daily duties as a Noise Officer:
- To carry out the daily duties as a Rescue Unit operative
- To Carry out Race Control duties
- To Carry out Lights & Logging duties
Team Responsibilities
- Help to create a welcoming and professional environment and proactive culture within the department
- Professional presentation both physically and in all aspects of work and conduct in order to reflect the Silverstone values
Team Leadership
- Champion department collaboration and communication to ensure seamless delivery of operations.
- Recruit, develop and inspire a high-performing team who are aligned with Silverstone’s values and culture.
- Manage team rota’s, lateness and attendance, breaks and performance reviews in line with Silverstone policies, whilst ensuring costs are in line with financial budgets
Performance Responsibilities
Performance will be monitored against the following:
- Department & Team Objectives
- Objectives set through the Personal Development Review (PDR) process
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Have good communication and problem-solving skills, thriving in high-pressure environments.
- Able to remain calm in highly stressed situations with the ability to take control quickly and safely
- A background in a Fire and Rescue related occupation or in Circuit Safety Marshalling
- Fire and Rescue Training is desirable
- First Aid qualification is essential
- A current driving licence is essential
