Operations Manager
Timing Solutions Ltd is a dynamic, forward-thinking motorsport timing and data company, providing excellent services and solutions to an ever-increasing UK, European and international market. With over 30 years’ experience in the motorsport industry, we have become a market leader and are seeking a driven individual to be part of our continued success.
About the Role
We are looking for a confident, organised and hands-on Operations Manager to join our company based at Donington Park. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring the smooth planning, coordination and delivery of events, while supporting and motivating teams to work together effectively.
The successful candidate will be a strong communicator with excellent people-management skills, a practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to keep teams focused in a fast-paced events environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operational activity across events, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.
- Lead, support and motivate teams before, during and after events, promoting a positive and collaborative working culture.
- Coordinate staffing, schedules, equipment, suppliers and site requirements to ensure events run smoothly.
- Act as a key point of contact for internal teams, clients, contractors and event partners.
- Identify and resolve operational issues quickly, calmly and professionally.
- Support planning meetings and post-event reviews.
- Maintain high standards of customer service, presentation and operational compliance.
- Contribute to continuous improvement across processes, team performance and event delivery.
About You
- Previous experience in motorsport operations, events, venue management or a similar fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership and team-management skills, with the ability to get the best out of people.
- Excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills.
- A calm, practical and solutions-focused approach under pressure.
- Confidence working with clients, suppliers and operational teams.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A flexible approach to working hours, including event days, and weekends when required.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
- Full UK driving licence.
- A strong team player who takes pride in delivering high-quality results.
What We Offer
- An exciting opportunity to play a key role in a busy and growing motorsport business.
- A varied working environment based at Donington Park.
- The chance to lead teams and contribute directly to successful event delivery.
- Standard office hours are between 9am and 5pm, with an hour for lunch.
- Competitive salary to reflect experience.
- Company pension scheme.
- Private healthcare.
- A supportive company culture focused on teamwork, professionalism and continuous improvement.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced operational leader with a passion for events, strong management skills and a team-focused approach, we would like to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant experience to recruitment@tsl-timing.com