TGR Haas F1 Team has been a stalwart of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship over the past decade. With more than 200 grand prix starts to our name, we pride ourselves on being an ambitious challenger within Formula 1 - and we want you to be part of that journey.
The first American Formula 1 team to compete in the sport since 1986, TGR Haas F1 Team made an immediate impression with a memorable points-scoring debut at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix. Ten years later, the team is still building momentum, guided by clear objectives and technical partnerships, and fresh from securing its second biggest points haul in a Formula 1 season.
We’re a racing team – not a corporate machine. We have three HQs – Kannapolis in the US, Banbury in the UK and Maranello in Italy – each powered by passionate, loyal and hardworking team ambassadors. At TGR Haas F1 Team, you’ll gain exposure to many areas of the business, enjoy wider visibility, and clearly see your contributions.
Yes, you’ll learn from us, but we expect to learn from you too!
General Summary:
This role reports to the Senior Partnership Manager or their designee and is based in Banbury, UK. The Manager delivers departmental objectives by overseeing day-to-day operations, leading and developing team members, and ensuring high-quality, efficient service delivery. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, performance monitoring, continuous improvement, implementation of policies and procedures, and regular communication with senior leadership, while fostering a culture of accountability, inclusivity, and development.
Role Principles
- Act with integrity, always upholding the highest professional and ethical standards.
- Drive innovation and change to continuously improve ways of working and outcomes.
- Pursue operational excellence, ensuring efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate inclusively, building strong partnerships to achieve shared goals.
- Maintain a customer-focused approach, prioritising the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
- Champion sustainability by embedding responsible and environmentally conscious practices into everyday work.
Key Responsibilities:
Role specific responsibilities
- Own the day to day management and delivery of assigned partner accounts, maintaining strong working relationships with partner stakeholders and internal teams across marketing, brand, communication, digital, events, trackside operations, and finance.
- Responsible for the day-to-day account management of a select number of team partners, including major partners.
- Be accountable for the accurate and timely fulfilment of contractual partner rights across race weekends, marketing campaigns, events, and experiential programs, ensuring delivery meets agreed objectives and quality standards.
- Lead cross functional coordination for partner activations, aligning internal teams and external agencies to deliver seamless execution across a global F1 calendar.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned partners, providing clear communication, structured updates, and proactive issue resolution throughout the season.
- Own partner delivery planning for assigned accounts, including activation roadmaps, milestones, and season long delivery schedules.
- Monitor and track rights usage and partner performance, identifying risks, gaps, or opportunities and escalating as appropriate to ensure contractual compliance and partner satisfaction.
- Prepare and deliver regular partner delivery updates and performance summaries for senior commercial and marketing leadership, focused on status, risks, and upcoming commitments.
- Identify and propose incremental activation opportunities that enhance partner value, align with the team’s brand and sporting narrative, and support long term partnership growth.
- Represent the team professionally at race events, partner activations, and meetings, upholding brand standards and reinforcing trusted partner relationships.
- Contribute to departmental projects and race specific initiatives as required, supporting the wider commercial objectives of the team.
Team Leadership & Strategy
- Support the implementation of departmental strategies in line with organisational goals.
- Lead team-level initiatives and contribute to cross-functional projects that promote continuous improvement.
- Provide input into policy and process development, sharing insights from frontline operations.
Operational Delivery:
- Oversee day-to-day team operations, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and meet performance standards.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence within the team.
- Ensure team compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Build effective working relationships with internal colleagues, external partners, and service users.
- Represent the team in meetings, working groups, and stakeholder forums.
- Act as the first point of contact for escalated issues and complex queries within the team’s remit.
Resource & Budget Management
- Support budget management activities, ensuring resources are used effectively and aligned with priorities.
- Monitor team resource allocation and identify opportunities for optimisation.
- Contribute to financial reporting and forecasting as required.
Governance & Risk:
- Uphold governance standards within the team, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Identify operational risks and support the implementation of mitigation measures.
- Participate in emergency planning and business continuity activities relevant to the team.
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor a team of professionals.
- Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required, consistent with the responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification:
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Marketing or Business Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
- 3 years of global marketing and management experience at a brand, rights holder, or agency, that covers strategy, client servicing, brand, sales, and product marketing in a professional motorsports environment.
- 3 years of partnership management experience.
- Proven leadership in high-pressure, performance-driven environments.
- Event planning experience.
Resilience & Composure:
- Maintains calm and focus in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
- Able to handle setbacks and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
Integrity & Discretion:
- Trusted to manage confidential information and sensitive team matters.
- Upholds the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct.
Team-Oriented:
- Collaborative mindset with a commitment to team cohesion and shared success.
- Willingness to mentor and develop talent within the organisation.
Adaptability & Flexibility:
- Comfortable with extensive travel and irregular working hours, including weekends and race days.
- Open to innovation and continuous improvement in processes and culture.
Equipment and Applications:
- Solid computer knowledge, preferred experience in Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to follow complex regulations related to shipment of materials and facility maintenance requirements.
Physical Demands
Extended Hours & Flexibility:
- Many roles require working evenings, weekends, and public holidays, particularly during race season or critical development phases.
Travel Requirements:
- Roles supporting race operations, logistics, or communications may involve frequent international travel, including long-haul flights and time zone shifts.
Physical Activity (Varies by Role):
- Trackside roles may involve standing for long periods, walking across paddocks, and working in noisy, crowded environments.
- Factory roles may require manual handling of components, use of machinery, or working in temperature-controlled areas.
- Office-based roles typically involve prolonged computer use and occasional movement between departments.
Sensory Demands:
- Exposure to high noise levels (e.g., engines, pit lane activity), bright lighting, and fast-moving environments is common in race support roles.
- This role is based in a shared workplace environment where exposure to common allergens (including food products, fragrances and cleaning materials) may occur. While we will always consider reasonable adjustments, we are unable to guarantee a completely allergen-free environment.
Health & Safety Compliance:
- All roles require adherence to strict safety protocols, especially in technical and trackside environments.
- Completion of all mandatory compliance training (including health and safety, data protection, and role-specific regulatory training) is a condition of employment and must be maintained throughout tenure.
This job description may not detail some less major duties, nor cover duties of a similar nature, which may from time to time be reasonably required by the relevant manager.
At TGR Haas F1 Team, we consider our employees our greatest asset. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and grow. We value diversity and encourage our employees to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the conversation. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion are fundamental to who we are as a company and a collective of colleagues. Our commitment to these ethics is steadfast and this promise travels with us wherever we are in the world.
We look after our team with multiple rewards packages, competitive bonuses and year-round health and wellbeing programs, providing you with the tools to motivate and perform at your best.
If you’re passionate about competition, technology and teamwork, then working at TGR Haas F1 Team could be the perfect fit for you. Motorsport is a dynamic and exciting industry that offers a wide range of opportunities for those who are willing to put in the hard work and dedication required to succeed. Working at TGR Haas F1 Team is a highly rewarding experience, as you become a crucial member of a team that is constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and striving for excellence in everything we do.
Join our team and make your passion your profession.
Notice
Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of TGR Haas F1 Team are required to be security cleared to National Security Vetting standards. If successful in your application, we would support you with the NSV process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years. Further confirmation can be found on the Civil Aviation Authority National Security Vetting (NSV) website https://www.caa.co.uk/commercial-industry/security/national-security-vetting/
If you have not been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years, please be prepared to request an Overseas Criminal Records Check for these countries as you will be asked to provide this for referencing and security checks if you are successful.
