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Trackside Manager

(International Travel Required) | Full-Time | £50-60k

Are you ready to operate at the very top of global hospitality? This is your chance to step into the fast-paced world of Formula 1 and lead the delivery of exceptional, high-end guest experiences across an international race calendar. As Trackside Manager, you'll take ownership of world-class hospitality environments, from the iconic 

Paddock Club to exclusive VIP team suites, where precision, energy, and excellence are everything.You'll lead from the front, building powerful relationships with VIP guests, sponsors, and partners while inspiring your team to deliver unforgettable moments at every race. This is a role for someone who thrives under pressure, loves the spotlight, and knows how to make every detail count.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Leading, inspiring, and developing high performing trackside hospitality teams and third-party partners 
• Owning the end-to-end delivery of premium hospitality programmes, including Paddock Club and exclusive team suites 
• Acting as the face of the operation: hosting, engaging, and delighting VIP guests with confidence and charisma 
• Driving exceptional service standards, presentation, and guest experience at every touchpoint 
• Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards 
• Managing budgets, purchase orders, and invoicing with commercial awareness 
• Collaborating seamlessly with culinary, logistics, and team management to deliver flawless execution 
• Leading daily briefings and post-event debriefs, producing insightful race reports and driving continuous improvement 
• Overseeing international set-up and breakdown of hospitality units, ensuring operational excellence across all locations 
• Recruiting, training, and elevating front-of-house teams in line with premium brand standards 

What We're Looking For:

• Fluent in both English and Italian (essential)
• Proven success delivering luxury hospitality or high-profile events (Formula 1 or elite sport experience highly desirable) Internal
• A confident, hands-on leader who thrives in high-pressure, fast-moving environments 
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills, with a sharp eye for detail 
• A proactive problem-solver with a creative and strategic mindset 
• A genuine passion for motorsport, culture, and world-class guest experiences 
• Flexibility and enthusiasm for extensive international travel 

Why Join Us?

This is more than a role, it's an opportunity to be part of one of the most exciting, globally recognised sporting environments in the world.

If you're driven by excellence, energized by pace, and passionate about delivering unforgettable experiences, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and take your place trackside.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families