Commercial Producer

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1?

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.

Role Overview 

This is an opportunity to help bring Formula 1’s commercial presence to life at events around the world. As a Commercial Producer, you will take ownership of the planning and delivery of trackside and paddock branding across selected Formula 1 events, turning sponsor commitments and creative concepts into high-quality, visible results on the ground. 

Working at the heart of a fast-paced international event environment, you will coordinate suppliers, installation teams, promoters, partnership teams and creative specialists to deliver physical, digital and virtual advertising solutions. From reviewing venue plans and managing timelines to monitoring sponsor exposure during live sessions, you will play a hands-on role in ensuring every detail is delivered safely, accurately and to the highest standard. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Plan and deliver trackside and paddock branding across allocated Formula 1 events, ensuring consistent presentation and operational excellence. 
• Review technical drawings and venue plans to identify suitable locations for branding assets, taking account of commercial, broadcast and operational requirements. 
• Develop clear project plans, milestones and schedules, actively tracking actions and escalating potential delays where required. 
• Build and maintain effective relationships with appointed suppliers, providing clear briefs and managing delivery against agreed requirements, quality standards and deadlines. 
• Oversee the end-to-end installation of trackside, paddock, podium and associated branding assets, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and on schedule. 
• Manage installation teams and contractors on site, providing clear direction and resolving practical delivery issues. 
• Partner with promoter and partnership teams to understand sponsor contractual obligations and translate these into practical event deliverables. 
• Chair and participate in meetings with promoters, suppliers and third-party stakeholders, both remotely and on site, to maintain alignment and drive successful execution. 
• Plan and coordinate virtual advertising requirements, working with specialist teams to ensure placements are correctly positioned for optimal exposure. 
• Coordinate trackside and paddock LED screen infrastructure, collaborating with suppliers and creative teams on content requirements, testing and operational readiness. 
• Work within the live broadcast environment, under the direction of the Senior Commercial Producer, to monitor branding exposure and identify opportunities to improve sponsor visibility. 
• Collaborate with creative and operational teams to explore innovative branding concepts and future commercial opportunities. 
• Maintain accurate project records, schedules and tracker entries throughout the planning and delivery of assigned events. 
• Produce clear race reports and post-event evaluations, capturing performance insights, delivery issues and recommendations for future events. 
• Take ownership of assigned projects, manage competing priorities and respond positively to changing requirements and operational challenges. 

What Are We Looking For? 

Experience 

Prior to the role, it would be essential that you have: 

• End-to-end event or project management experience. 
• Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously. 
• Supplier and contractor management experience, including briefing, progress monitoring and quality control. 
• Ownership of project timelines, milestones and deadlines. 
• Experience maintaining accurate project documentation and producing clear reports. 

It would also be beneficial if you have: 

• Experience in live sport, major events, venues or event production. 
• Experience delivering physical branding, sponsorship activations or commercial assets. 
• Experience planning or managing LED screens and digital signage. 
• Experience working in a live broadcast environment. 
• Experience delivering virtual advertising solutions. 

Qualifications 

Not essential to be successful in the role, but you may also have: 

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. 

 

Knowledge & Skills 

Prior to the role, it is essential that you demonstrate: 

• Event production and operational planning, including the ability to turn requirements into practical delivery plans. 
• Project and schedule management, with strong ownership of actions, milestones and deadlines. 
• The ability to review technical drawings and venue plans and identify practical installation considerations. 
• Supplier, contractor and stakeholder management, supported by clear and confident communication. 
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of sponsor and contractual requirements. 
• Problem solving and decision making in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. 
• Forward thinking, strong organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities. 
• Accurate project documentation, tracking and post-event reporting. 
• Quality control and strong attention to detail across physical, digital and virtual advertising delivery. 

Personal Qualities 

In this role, it is essential that you are: 

• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to remain effective when plans or priorities change. 
• A confident communicator who builds strong working relationships across a broad stakeholder group. 
• Hands-on and comfortable taking ownership in an operational event environment. 
• Highly organised, accountable and attentive to detail. 
• Proactive and solutions focused, with sound judgement and a practical approach to problem solving. 
• Comfortable working at pace and managing ambiguity while maintaining focus on critical deliverables. 

Why join the force behind the sport?

Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:

• Private Healthcare scheme  
• Dental Care 
• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season  
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies 
• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill   
• Free healthy snacks in our offices 
• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch 
• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure  
• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team  
• Discount on F1 merchandise 
• Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive 
• Perkbox benefit portal and more

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Division:

Commercial