Circuit Manager in Castle Donington

The Company MotorSport Vision (MSV) is Europe's largest motor racing circuit operator, managing six premier UK venues: Donington Park, Brands Hatch, Oulton Park, Snetterton, Cadwell Park and Bedford Autodrome. MSV expanded into Europe through the acquisition of the Couvron site in France, where it is developing a pioneering eco‑circuit, and Circuito de Navarra in Spain, bringing its portfolio to seven motorsport venues across the UK and Europe.

MSV is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Circuit Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day management and operation of Donington Park. This prestigious position provides an exciting opportunity to lead a new era at Donington Park, where you will head up the team at one of the UK’s most historic motorsport venues, reporting directly to both our Group Operations Manager and Chief Executive. It is a demanding but rewarding role.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the venue grounds, facilities, buildings and, of course, the circuit itself are maintained and presented to MSV’s industry‑renowned high standards, ready for daily activity. You will also need to plan and oversee all that happens at the venue, from trackdays to club racing and, most challengingly, major promoted events with large crowds such as the World Superbike Championship, British Superbike Championship and British Touring Car Championship. You will be responsible for Donington Park’s financial performance with regard to operational and event budgets, as well as catering outlets, routine maintenance, development projects, health & safety and HR.

You’ll have your own team and a wealth of experience from our other capable Circuit Managers to call on, as well as support from group functions. Working effectively with representatives from race series and clubs that will visit Donington Park, the local authority and various tenants and contractors on site, is another important part of the job.

The Requirements

• Bright and driven, you must be able to lead and motivate the team around you to perform consistently at a high level.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to cope with tight deadlines and fast‑changing situations.
• You must have a good commercial awareness and be able to make informed decisions and reasoned recommendations for revenue‑generating opportunities.
• Event budgets and turnover are your responsibility, so strong IT skills are a must, especially Excel.
• Building and developing effective relationships is critical to success, both within MSV and externally with a variety of organisations.
• Motorsport experience is a great asset but is not essential.
• Experience of managing large public venues or events, maintenance of extensive grounds and facilities, and undertaking engineering projects would each be an advantage.

Core working hours are 08:30 – 18:00 on weekdays, but the hours are driven by the event calendar. You must be flexible and able to work weekends and bank holidays, especially during the race season (typically March to October) along with early starts and late finishes where necessary.

Academic achievements are valued. We look for strong results at GCSEs, A levels, a degree or equivalent.

In return, MotorSport Vision offers:

• Competitive pay + benefits
• Up to 31 days holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown)
• Access to our MSV Hub platform, giving you discounts at hundreds of retailers across the UK
• Discounted food and drink when working on site
• A staff pass allowing access for yourself and a guest to attend events at all MSV circuits (including BTCC & BSB)
• Access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing services
• Training opportunities
• A workplace pension
• Free parking

How to Apply

To begin the application process for the position of Circuit Manager at Donington Park, please click the Apply button. Because of the number of applicants we expect for this role, only candidates with personalised covering letters and up‑to‑date CVs with comprehensive education history will be considered. MotorSport Vision reserves the right to remove this advert early if a sufficient number of suitable candidates have been received.