Event Production Manager

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.