Events Manager

The Aston Martin Aramco® Formula One Team are searching for a highly talented and experienced Events Manager as a new addition to their exceptional Off-Track Events Team.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career and harness your skill set within the international events industry, whilst working for an illustrious luxury British brand. Year on year, we continue to substantially increase our diverse event activity and presence away from the racetrack in line with the business’s requirements and its ultimate goal of reaching the pinnacle of F1, winning world championships.

Role Overview:

As the Off-Track Events Manager, you will be responsible for meticulous end-to-end planning (from conception to completion) and executing our assorted portfolio of luxury events and guest programmes, external to the trackside hospitality programme.

Your responsibilities will see you lead or support on events such as but not limited to; car launch, British Grand Prix secondary hospitality, guest programmes, I/AM fan and partnership events, with occasional attendance trackside to support with the hospitality programme.

Please note that this role is not trackside based and does not form part of the job description. Attendance to races is not guaranteed.

Location & Hours of work:

• You will be required to work within the office a minimum of 4 days, with the option of 1 work from home day if desired (unless travelling / working aboard)
• Monday to Friday 8.30 – 17.30* - unless working on event, which may require you to exceed the stated hours.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Management

• End to end management of event delivery, inclusive of operations and guest experience
• Detailing events scheduling including installation timelines & run of show
• Responsibility for overall Health & Safety requirement/s

Management / Support of:

• Supplier RFPs, contracts, and scopes of works
• Event budgets
• Event proposals including creative activations, site maps & branded elements
• Venue sourcing
• Status reporting
• Event guest communication processes
• Guest programme support - Guest logistics, police escorts, gifting, etc.

Team Liaison

• Excellent communicator and team player
• Synergise with other event departments (Trackside operations & Internal events team)
• Liaise regularly with other departments within the commercial department to ensure alignment and cross pollination
• Contribute regular updates in internal meetings with wider team and to reporting line manager

Supplier Management

• Develop strong relations with suppliers and lead relevant meetings and communications
• Negotiation - working with the internal procurement team to ensure value to for expenditure.

Required Experience & Skillsets:

• Extensive years’ experience in delivering exceptional events for high-net-worth individuals and/or luxury brands – Motorsport experience not essential but is desirable
• Diverse experience in high-end events such as car launches, gala dinners, private parties, fashion shows and large-scale activations is highly relevant.
• Ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment in a global context.
• Strong creativity and the ability to conceive ideas that are unique, exciting and engaging for the specified demographic
• Proven track record of managing and delivering luxury events, individually and collaboratively with team members.
• Proficient AV & innovative tech familiarity
• Hands-on approach with strong managerial skills (both team members and suppliers)
• Confident leader with the ability to conceive and produce creative event proposals, activations & site maps
• Ability to independently and collaboratively manage large-scale budgets.
• Strong commercial acumen and a proactive attitude.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to communicate confidently and professionally across all levels of the business and with guests at events.
• Familiarity with the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) essential and AutoCAD (or similar) highly desirable
• Proficient usage of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint & Excel) essential
• Willingness to travel and work abroad when required – Please note this will be sporadic and subject to the business needs.
• Valid driving license and comfortability with driving abroad required.

Embark on a journey with the Aston Martin Aramco® Formula One Team to reshape history at our cutting-edge, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. Combining our rich heritage with innovation, we bring fresh energy to the sport, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and dominate the track. With new investment fueling our ambitions, we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for racing and drive for success. As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like TEDSgroup childcare, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Plus, you can look forward to an on-site gym with fitness, spin, and yoga classes, as well as a new restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.

We are a business that fosters a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate culture, where our team genuinely embodies our core values: Growth, Readiness, Empowerment, Excellence, and Nurturing.

Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.

Aston Martin Aramco® Formula One Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please complete our Request for Reasonable Adjustments form here.