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A unique and exciting opportunity for a Programme Director to join one of the worlds most iconic venues in motor-sport. The successful candidate will lead on ambitious and strategic initiatives to ensure they become one of the UK's premier leisure and business destinations.
Client Details
Silverstone Circuits is a world-leading motor sport, leisure, conferencing and event management venue. Home of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, Moto GP and British GT Championship, our impressive heritage and premium offering attracts high numbers of visitors to motor-sport and corporate events year on year.
The Programme Director will be responsible for planning and delivering a wide variety of CAPEX projects across their 550acre site, along with implementation of new business systems and operational improvements.
Description
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Leadership Team (ELT), you will spearhead the planning, development and implementation of high-impact programmes, spanning operational improvements, commercial innovations, capital replacement projects and leisure product integration. As a key member of the Director Leadership Team, your work will align with Silverstone's strategic vision, driving growth and setting new benchmarks for excellence.
This is a high-profile role that demands balancing visionary strategic planning with hands-on execution. You'll build and lead a multidisciplinary team, establish robust governance frameworks and ensure financial sustainability while delivering tangible results. Above all, you'll be the driving force behind innovation and continuous improvement across all programme work-streams.
Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute a comprehensive long-term programme strategy to drive systemic improvements and innovation, aligned with Silverstone's strategic goals.
- Lead diverse, multi-workstream projects, ensuring key milestones and KPIs are met.
- Design and implement programme delivery models, governance frameworks and investment budgets ensuring transparent decision-making, clear roles and accountability.
- Report regularly to the ELT and stakeholders on progress, challenges and risk mitigation strategies.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement across all work-streams.
- Build strong stakeholder buy-in through effective communication at every stage of the programme life-cycle.
Programme Management
- Build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary project team.
- Set and monitor programme schedules to meet key milestones and deadlines.
- Identify, assess and mitigate risks proactively to ensure compliance with legal and governance standards.
- Oversee stakeholder relationships, maintaining alignment between internal teams and external partners.
Operational Excellence
- Own and manage programme and capital investment budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
- Ensure financial sustainability of programmes, working closely with the Finance team to track and report on expenditure.
- Drive best-in-class delivery through robust processes, templates and training initiatives.
- Leverage emerging technologies and trends to enhance programme efficiency and outcomes.
Profile
- Educated to at least degree level (desirable)
- A construction/civil/infrastructure background is preferable with experience delivering capital investment projects
- A proven track record in managing large, complex programmes with multiple work-streams, including risk and budget management.
- Professional qualifications such as MRICS, MCIOB or similar are highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships
- In-depth knowledge of programme management models, KPI evaluation methods and risk management strategies.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, MS Office).
- Exceptional leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality programme management across the full project life-cycle.
Job Offer
- Highly competitive salary
- Bonus scheme
- Private Health Care - Family Cover
- Life Assurance
- Employer Pension Contribution (5%)
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Flexibility is key- site operates 365 days a year. A flexible lieu policy is on offer to help you balance work and life.
