Formula 1 is the fastest growing sport in the world, attracting millions of new fans every year. As we continue our growth globally, we are looking for a Senior Corporate Relations Executive to support the business in its global political and business engagement. The role will be London based, with the potential for travel.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Head of Corporate Relations and the Corporate Relations team to run an effective engagement programme with global politicians to promote Formula 1.
- Support in implementation of political engagement plans in the UK, Europe and key markets globally.
- Draft and manage correspondence with political and non-governmental stakeholders on behalf of senior F1 stakeholders.
- Create and maintain master stakeholder matrix, ensuring updates are made in an accurate and timely manner.
- Monitor political debates across the UK, EU, US and Asia, for topics relevant to Formula 1 and create briefing notes to be shared with senior leadership.
- Work with our political agency to deliver strategy.
- Work with the Corporate Relations team to build relationships with UK, European and global political offices.
- Work alongside the Formula 1 Press Office to deliver media to support political engagement where required.
- Draft briefing notes, biographies and other supporting materials for F1 executives ahead of meetings.
- Plan and manage events in support of the Corporate Relations Strategy.
About You:
- Experience working in an agency or within in-house public affairs team.
- Understanding of UK, European, US, and Asian political processes.
- A proven track record of delivering meeting programmes with politicians.
- Experience of working within a team to deliver meetings and ongoing engagement with politicians at backbench and Government level, as well as developing relationships with Special Advisors and other key contacts.
- Confidence in engaging with political offices both over the phone and in person.
- Experience in monitoring key debates and the process of legislation across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, EU, and other global markets.
- Strong administrative, interpersonal, written and speaking/presenting skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, especially for proofreading.
Division:
Corporate
What We Do
Formula 1® delivers the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle with innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability at the heart of its future growth and value. As the global rights holders of this incredible sport our team delivers the 24-race calendar direct to our passionate fans around the globe.
Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our people at F1. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, and communications there is always a driven and talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.
We are focused on delivering the best for our fans and partners while also ensuring we do the right thing as a business and use the power of Formula 1 to make a positive contribution to the places we visit and to our own community. That is why sustainability and accessibility are part of every decision F1 makes. Our commitment to being Net Zero by 2030 is already reducing our emissions both on and off the track, and our focus on diversity and inclusion ensures everyone is welcome.
This is Formula 1!
