Head of Motorsport

About the Role: We are seeking a motivated and responsible Head of Motor Sport to join our client's team. As part of the Senior Management team, you will play a key role in leading the Motorsport Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be working in our state-of-the-art facility alongside a friendly, supportive team. Key Responsibilities: * To manage all of the Motorsport activities, both racing and rallying. * To oversee the race and rally technicians in the workshop, supporting the Senior Technician with day-to-day activities. * Monitor productivity within the Motorsport team * You will be responsible for working within the event functions, traveling to all race and test events, integrating the race teams. * To coordinate work between programme management, race engineering, the race and test teams and clients * Accountable for the Car Specification definition combining all mechanical and bodywork requirements including all relevant instructions and procedures. * Accountable for trackside quantities of components communicating to the race and rally team availability and status of parts. * Accountable for trackside and rally events parts coordination to generate an accurate turn-around, repair and scrappage list throughout an event. * Responsible for technical co-ordination on event, ensuring projects are delivered fully and feedback is provided to the workshop based technical group. * Responsible for updates on events, recording component changes during the events (whether this be test, rally or race). * Liaise with the Operations Director and Engineering Lead to ensure any technical requests are raised and supported as required. * Follow all safety regulations in all venues. * Make informed decisions and reasoned recommendations for revenue generating opportunities. * Responsible for event budgets and returns, using DMS and Excel. * To take lead on all technical bulletins in workshop and on event, working closely with the Engineering Lead. What We're Looking For: * Strong technical and project management background in car/ mechanical design / operation / build / preparation / car performance. * Travel within the UK and Internationally will be required to attend events throughout the year, and a willingness to work long and flexible hours including some weekends. * An ability to work and prioritise within a high pressure, time sensitive environment while retaining a methodical approach is essential. * Solid computer knowledge with experience in Microsoft Office products * Ability to prepare and present effective presentations of complex subjects to a diverse audience. * Ability to follow complex regulations related to shipment of materials. Key Competencies: * Needs to be proactive, flexible, organised and able to prioritise own workload. * Work to a consistently high standard in stressful and time sensitive situations. * Quick decision-making skills whilst working through problems in a scientific and analytical way. * Work well in a team environment with personnel at all levels. * A sympathetic approach to your work colleagues and an ability to integrate within a group environment. * A can-do positive approach and a willingness to help others is essential. * Promote teamwork and effective communications to develop working relationships between all personnel and departments. **Please note, you must have the full right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship