Head of Operations

Company: Senate Grand Prix
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Location: Newchapel
Job Description:

Job purpose:

We’re looking for a hands-on Head of Operations to lead the Operations team and elevate how we deliver experiences. This high-impact leadership role owns day-to-day events operations while driving smarter, more efficient processes across the team and business. Reporting into Managing Director.

 

Roles & responsibilities:

  • Lead and motivate the Operations team which includes Senior Operations Manager, Operations Manager and Operations Executive
  • Oversee seamless planning and delivery of events from start to finish. Largest event being up to 7,000 guests
  • Review, improve, and implement operational processes to increase efficiency and consistency
  • Set operational standards, KPIs, and best practices across all events
  • Manage suppliers, budgets, staffing, and resource planning
  • Ensure high standards of service, compliance, and health & safety

 

Personal specification and attributes:

  • Senior operations role within the events and hospitality environment
  • Experience withing the F1 industry
  • Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Proven ability to redesign and improve operational processes
  • Calm, decisive, and solutions-focused under pressure
  • Experience working with CRM systems, e-ticketing systems and strong Microsoft skills
  • Additional languages (particularly French) an added bonus

Posted: April 1st, 2026