Job Description
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.\n\nClient Details\n\nSilverstone 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nDescription\n\nReporting 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nStrategic Leadership\n\nDevelop and execute a comprehensive long-term programme strategy to drive systemic improvements and innovation, aligned with Silverstone's strategic goals.\n\nLead diverse, multi-workstream projects, ensuring key milestones and KPIs are met.\nDesign and implement programme delivery models, governance frameworks and investment budgets ensuring transparent decision-making, clear roles and accountability.\nReport regularly to the ELT and stakeholders on progress, challenges and risk mitigation strategies.\nChampion innovation and continuous improvement across all work-streams.\nBuild strong stakeholder buy-in through effective communication at every stage of the programme life-cycle.Programme Management\n\nBuild and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary project team.\nSet and monitor programme schedules to meet key milestones and deadlines.\nIdentify, assess and mitigate risks proactively to ensure compliance with legal and governance standards.\nOversee stakeholder relationships, maintaining alignment between internal teams and external partners.Operational Excellence\n\nOwn and manage programme and capital investment budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.\nEnsure financial sustainability of programmes, working closely with the Finance team to track and report on expenditure.\nDrive best-in-class delivery through robust processes, templates and training initiatives.\nLeverage emerging technologies and trends to enhance programme efficiency and outcomes.Profile\n\nEducated to at least degree level (desirable)\nA construction/civil/infrastructure background is preferable with experience delivering capital investment projects\nA proven track record in managing large, complex programmes with multiple work-streams, including risk and budget management.\nProfessional qualifications such as MRICS, MCIOB or similar are highly desirable.\nDemonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships\nIn-depth knowledge of programme management models, KPI evaluation methods and risk management strategies.\nProficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, MS Office).\nExceptional leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.\nProven ability to deliver high-quality programme management across the full project life-cycle.Job Offer\n\nHighly competitive salary\nBonus scheme\nPrivate Health Care - Family Cover\nLife Assurance\nEmployer Pension Contribution (5%)\n37.5 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