Role Overview
We are looking for a highly capable and motivated Senior Timekeeper Sporting Analyst to support the delivery of accurate, dependable, and real‑time sporting data across Formula 1 events.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Timekeeping & Sporting Operations
- Operate and support all timekeeping functions during Formula 1 events, including timing control, results distribution, and results positions.
- Monitor real‑time data from multiple sources, accurately identifying errors, exceptions or inconsistencies and prioritising corrective actions.
- Maintain and operate timing room systems, high‑speed video cameras and start systems to ensure flawless sporting delivery.
- Apply sporting regulations accurately within timekeeping and start system operations.
Systems, Rigging & Commissioning
- Perform timing system rigging, derigging, and commissioning to a consistently high standard.
- Supervise or support operational setup and post‑event activities both at the track and in the Media & Technology Centre.
- Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and efficiency.
Technical Analysis & Issue Resolution
- Independently identify, analyse, and resolve technical and operational issues during live events.
- Proactively prevent potential failures through structured checklists, procedures, and system reviews.
- Investigate and document all event‑based incidents, contributing to event issue management reporting.
Software, Data & Testing
- Conduct effective software application testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring systems meet user and specification requirements.
- Clearly articulate technical issues and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Analyse and interrogate large datasets to support operational decisions and post‑event reviews.
Collaboration & Team Leadership
- Collaborate closely with engineers, sporting teams, developers, and stakeholders to resolve issues and enhance system performance.
- Support team leadership activities and act as a lead in the absence of the Team Manager.
- Contribute to cross‑functional projects and small‑ to medium‑scale technical initiatives.
Experience
- Motorsport timekeeping experience with data analysis in a sporting competition environment.
- Live sports event experience in officiating, event management, or technical timekeeping roles.
- A National Timekeeping Officiating Licence issued by an ASN.
- Experience working in high‑pressure, time‑critical operational settings.
- International Timekeeping Officiating Licence (desirable).
- FIA recognised timekeeping licence (desirable).
- Experience across multiple motorsport series (desirable).
- Exposure to system development, technical projects, or workflow improvement initiatives (desirable).
Qualifications
- HNC/HND or degree in a technical or related discipline (desirable).
- Full UK driving licence is required for this role.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong ability to synthesise, interpret and visualise real‑time information from multiple data sources.
- Excellent problem identification, analysis, and resolution skills in live operational environments.
- High levels of computer literacy and confidence working with bespoke software tools.
- Solid understanding of timing system architecture, applications and working knowledge of system connectivity (e.g. TCP, SQL).
- Strong organisational, administrative and communication skills.
- Initiative‑taking can‑do approach to resolving issues and improving processes.
- Experience performing structured software testing and UAT (desirable).
- Knowledge of Python and SQL (desirable).
- ISTQB Foundation Level certification (desirable).
Personal Qualities
- Calm, resilient and detail‑driven, with the ability to perform consistently in fast‑paced live environments.
- Adaptable, collaborative and self‑motivated, comfortable working independently or as part of a wider operational team.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Highly organised, with excellent time‑management and prioritisation skills.
- Clear‑thinking and thorough, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, schedules, and environments.
- Willing and able to travel internationally and work irregular hours, including long race weekends.
Career Progression
Your next career move from this role could be into a Principal Timekeeper & Sporting Analyst or Timing Team Manager.
Benefits
- Private Healthcare scheme
- Dental Care
- 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family‑planning policies
- Free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding train stations near 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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