Event Production Manager

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1?

At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track.

Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an Event Production Manager to join the Events team. The Event Production Manager will be responsible for the production planning, installation, operation and de-rig of Formula 1 activations across Grand Prix and affiliated events.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Events Operation shapes F1’s live fan experience, delivering high-quality fan areas at Grand Prix events.

Reporting to the Senior Event Delivery Manager, the Event Production Manager delivers activations from build to de-rig, ensuring operational, technical and brand standards are met.

The role works with internal teams, suppliers and promoters to deliver temporary infrastructure and a premium fan experience.

Production, Planning and Installation

• Lead production planning, installation, live operation and de-rig of allocated F1 activations.
• Develop schedules, installation and de-rig plans, timelines and critical-path documents.
• Review drawings, specifications, power requirements and layouts for safe delivery.
• Coordinate mark-out, access routes, build sequencing and activation positioning.
• Manage installation, checks, snagging, sign-off and safe de-rig.

Live operation and on-site delivery

• Act as production lead during build, live operation and de-rig.
• Manage on-site delivery so activations remain safe, operational and on standard.
• Coordinate readiness checks, inspections, snagging and operational handovers.
• Resolve live issues, escalate risks and implement practical solutions.
• Maintain clear access, crowd flow, emergency routes and service routes.

Stakeholder, supplier and contractor coordination

• Lead planning calls and briefings to align schedules, responsibilities, access, requirements and approvals.
• Coordinate supplier scopes, deliverables, staffing, logistics, welfare, security, cleaning and waste.
• Ensure stakeholders and suppliers understand site rules, promoter requirements, F1 expectations and responsibilities.
• Maintain records of contacts, supplier documents, decisions, actions and approvals.

Health, safety, compliance and documentation

• Maintain and follow RAMS, construction plans, certificates, insurance and safety documentation.
• Work with F1 Health and Safety, promoters, venues and suppliers to meet legislation, site rules and F1 requirements.
• Ensure suitable controls for build, live and de-rig activity, including inductions, PPE and emergency procedures.
• Coordinate pre-open safety checks and monitor live areas for safety, presentation and crowd flow.
• Report incidents and near misses, and capture learnings after each event.

Logistics, budgets and continuous improvement

• Coordinate freight, deliveries, access, load-in/out, storage, transport and site logistics.
• Manage event spend, purchase orders, invoices and cost tracking.
• Maintain production documents, reports, action trackers, readiness updates and debriefs.
• Capture lessons learned and update planning, briefs, templates and checklists.
• Travel internationally to at least 10 events for approximately 10 days.

What Are We Looking For?

Personal Qualities

In this role it is essential that you are:

• Calm, practical and solutions-focused under pressure.
• Collaborative, with strong relationships across teams, promoters, partners and suppliers.
• Confident communicator with a flexible, can-do attitude.
• Highly organised, proactive and accountable across multiple races or projects.
• Willing and able to travel internationally for race events.

Experience

Prior to the role it would be essential that you:

• 5 + years event production or operational delivery experience across sport, live entertainment, brand activation or major events.
• Experience managing installation, live operation and de-rig of temporary infrastructure or activations.
• Strong on-site production experience, including schedules, suppliers, snagging, checks and issue resolution.
• Experience working with suppliers, contractors, agencies, venues, promoters and internal stakeholders.

Knowledge & Skills

Prior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate:

• Strong planning, organisation, prioritisation and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of temporary structures, scenic build, branding, AV, power, lighting, logistics and site operations.
• Understanding of event health and safety, including RAMS, PPE, lifting plans, fire safety and emergency routes.
• Ability to interpret layouts, drawings and operational plans into practical delivery requirements.
• Confident managing suppliers, contractors, stakeholders, budgets and communications.

Why join the force behind the sport?

Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:

• 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 trains 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

Recruitment Fraud Warning: We only communicate with candidates through official @f1.com email addresses. We will never contact you via personal email accounts, messaging apps, or request payment as part of our recruitment process. If you receive suspicious communication claiming to be from our talent team, please report it to [email protected].

Division:

Commercial