About the Role
Formula E is seeking an exceptional communications leader with deep motorsport expertise to join their mission. The Senior Motorsport Communications Manager will lead all sporting communications for the Formula E World Championship, serving as a strategic partner to the FIA, teams, drivers, and race operations to protect and enhance Formula E’s global reputation.
Responsibilities
- Shape and execute the global motorsport communications strategy, aligning sporting credibility, competitive positioning, and brand storytelling with long-term commercial goals.
- Act as the primary communications lead for the FIA, Sporting Directors, Team Principals, and executive leadership, offering strategic counsel during major sporting moments and complex regulatory matters.
- Take charge of all race-weekend media operations globally, including press conferences, mixed zones, FIA communications, and crisis management, acting as the ultimate on-site decision-maker.
- Build and maintain high-level relationships with international journalists and broadcasters, defining targeted PR strategies that elevate electric racing beyond standard sports reporting.
- Coach and develop the internal Motorsport Comms team, set agency targets across international networks, oversee budgets, and establish high editorial standards across all press releases and briefing assets.
Requirements
- Extensive senior communications experience in international motorsport, elite sport, or high-profile global live events, supported by an established international media network.
- Sound strategic judgment and proven experience navigating high-pressure issues, regulatory challenges, and crisis management alongside C-suite executives.
- Journalist-level editorial standards and a track record of developing integrated, high-impact press releases, Q&As, and media guides that drive measurable global coverage.
- Calm, decisive leadership with executive presence, thriving on international race-weekend travel and cross-functional collaboration across diverse global time zones.
Location
- Hammersmith London
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Benefits
- 25 days' annual leave
- Birthday day off
- Wellbeing leave
- Opportunity to extend stay if travelling for a race event
- Health Cash Plan
- Access to the Aviva Digital Workplace app
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Flexible Bank Holidays
- Paid volunteer and carer's leave
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Formula E store discount
- Regular social events
- Employee working groups
About the Company
- Formula E is the world's fastest-growing sport, redefining motorsport with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Hosting over 100 races in iconic cities globally and backed by top manufacturers.
- Features elite drivers and cutting-edge EV technology.
- The world's first sport certified Net Zero Carbon from inception.
- Combines thrilling entertainment with a mission to advance sustainable progress.
- Inspires a global fanbase with its high-performance GEN3 EVO race car.
- Uses the spectacle of sport to help alter perceptions and speed up the switch to electric mobility.
- The home of Global Electric Street Racing.
Equal Opportunity
- Formula E is building a culture where every voice matters, every perspective accelerates progress, and every individual is empowered to rise, contribute boldly, and shape a better world - together.
- Will provide equal opportunities regardless of an individual's protected characteristics.
- Believes in attracting and retaining diverse talent to strengthen its global vision with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
