Head of ESG in Silverstone

Application Deadline: 6 April 2026

Department: ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Silverstone

Description

Over the past three years, Silverstone has made remarkable progress on its ESG journey, climbing from 18th place in the Sustainable Circuit Index to being recognised as the third most sustainable motorsport circuit in the world in 2024. Our commitment to environmental responsibility has driven significant change, solidifying our position as a leader in the industry. In 2025, we are building on this success by formally integrating social and governance principles into our ESG strategy. This next phase will ensure that we enhance our environmental and social impact whilst ensuring good governance practices. By driving and tracking ESG performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, engaging key stakeholders, and delivering social impact, we are strengthening our long‑term resilience, and that of our communities. Through this holistic approach, we reaffirm our commitment to securing Silverstone’s legacy as an iconic and responsible destination for generations to come.

The Head of ESG will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing Silverstone’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and industry best practices. This role will oversee the development and execution of ESG initiatives, including environmental impact, social engagement and governance compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Implement and annually review Silverstone’s comprehensive ESG strategy, ensuring it supports Silverstone’s long‑term commercial and operational goals in line with our corporate strategy. Develop and own the ESG Action Plan and deliver/implement that strategy across all areas of Silverstone’s multi‑faceted business.
• Sustainability and Environmental Impact: Developing a long‑term strategy to grow conference and exhibition (C&E) business based on the sustainability credentials of the Wing and Silverstone more widely; Working with Head of Public Events and Head of BGP Operations to develop a long‑term sustainable transport plan for Silverstone’s major events and focusing on achieving class‑leading compliance with commercial right holders’ sustainability goals.
• Social & Community Impact: Work with key Silverstone stakeholders to lead the delivery of Silverstone’s social and community engagement strategy, aligning Silverstone’s outreach initiatives and monitoring social impact.
• Operational: Deliver the ESG Management Plan and monitor key ESG metrics, ensuring transparent reporting, engagement, and communication with stakeholders; Ensure maintenance of ISO20121 and ISO14001 certifications and embed the management system with key areas of the business.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The successful candidate will:

• Be educated to at least degree level in a relevant environmental or sustainability field;
• Have gained a relevant qualification in business or sustainability, post degree;
• Have experience engaging with senior level personnel;
• Have a broad knowledge of sustainability topics, including but not limited to ISO20121, ISO14001, net zero strategy implementation, climate resilience, sustainable event delivery, social impact, and community engagement;
• Proven track record, at least 5 years’, in managing the implementation of high impact social and/or environmental sustainability programmes, ideally in an events environment;
• Be able to demonstrate that they are a senior and highly effective leader;
• Thrive under pressure; Want to make a difference and relish the opportunity to make a material contribution to the direction and history of Silverstone and the local community;