Security & Protective Services (1)

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:

We are looking for a Senior Security Coordinator to join our Security team. Reporting into our Security Operations Lead, this role will coordinate and support the planning, implementing, and ongoing delivery of security measures for Formula 1.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the delivery of Formula One Grand Prix and non-GP events by working closely with the relevant Promoter(s) and/or event organisers to obtain all required race and event-related documentation in accordance with their contractual obligations, including (but not limited to) relevant checklists, threat & vulnerability assessments, emergency & incident management procedures and law enforcement deployment plans.
Ensure the security documentation received by the relevant Promoters and event organisers in the lead-up to the Grand Prix weekend or event, are fit for purpose and contain relevant detail to outline security controls and mitigation measures in line with the F1 Safety & Security Framework and security strategy.
Assist the security department in effectively communicating the F1 Safety & Security Framework to new Promoters, ensuring clear understanding of expectations, standards, and compliance requirements from the outset. This includes supporting briefings, providing guidance, and addressing any queries to ensure alignment with F1 security principles.
Engage in the pre-race planning phase by participating in and attending regular meetings with promoters to review and log their Grand Prix security plans to ensure operational oversight.
Support the department in developing and maintaining an active global network of trusted law enforcement, intelligence and private security contacts in the various countries F1 operate in, actively participating in intelligence and security information exchange and threat sharing protocols on a formal and informal basis.
Develop comprehensive F1 security briefing documentation that clearly identify define threats to race events, personnel deployment, and associated operations incorporating structured risk analysis, evaluating likelihood and impact, and outlining proportionate mitigation measures in line with F1 security standards.
Ensure that all briefing materials and incident management documentation are tailored to the specific race location and operational context, incorporating intelligence streams, Promotor identified local threat landscapes, and emerging risks that may affect the event.
Distribute the security racing briefs, incident management plans and emergency evacuation plans to relevant business stakeholders and operating environments across the wider F1 ecosystem, including (but not limited to) Senior Leadership Team, Motorsport teams, Support Series, Hospitality teams/partners, ETC screens, travel apps, etc to support informed decision-making and coordinated operational planning.
Maintain consistency, accuracy, and clarity in all briefing documents, ensuring they provide actionable insights and enable stakeholders to understand risks, responsibilities, and required security measures ahead of and during each event.
Assist in ensuring that appropriate security measures, mitigation strategies, and support mechanisms are in place for all staff travelling to and operating within race locations. This includes pre-event planning, coordination with local stakeholders, and ongoing monitoring to ensure personnel safety, welfare, and compliance with established security protocols.
Support in log identified security concerns and observations (including appropriate responses, and mitigations) over a race weekend within the security incident log software, ensuring that significant or high-risk issues are escalated and addressed with Promoters and stakeholders in a consistent and controlled manner.
Collaborate with the relevant Security Manager(s) to compile and deliver structured post-event feedback to Promoters, clearly outlining any security issues, trending themes, incidents, or areas for improvement identified during the race. Work in partnership with promoters to ensure that corrective actions are implemented effectively and that lessons learned are embedded into future event planning and delivery.

What Are We Looking For?

Personal Qualities

In this role it is essential that you are:

Self-motivated with the ability to deliver with a positive ‘can do’ attitude
Excellent communicator, enabler, and negotiator (spoken and written).
Good time management skills
Excellent attention to detail and driven by clear/ concise communication
Comfortable being the interface between different departments and able to work across all levels of a business
Able to describe security concepts to non-security people.

Experience

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

Supporting and delivering effective and efficient security programmes, with a focus on customer-facing outcomes
Previous experience with physical security, personnel protection, security technologies, and tools associated with crisis and incident response capabilities
Experience in Crisis and Incident Management, social media and Data Security matters, Intrusion Detection, Crime Prevention and Civil and Criminal investigations
Worked with data streams and have scaled data and enterprise services to a large consumer audience

Qualifications

Essential to be successful in the role you must have the following qualifications:

A background within further education and qualifications within the security industry

Desirable qualifications include:

•Educated to degree level or other measure experience within the security industry

•Degree in either Public Security, Police Science or Law Enforcement

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

Recruitment Fraud Warning: We only communicate with candidates through official @f1.com email addresses. We will never contact you via personal email accounts, messaging apps, or request payment as part of our recruitment process. If you receive suspicious communication claiming to be from our talent team, please report it to [email protected].

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