Senior Security Coordinator; FTC

Position: Senior Security Coordinator (12m FTC)
Location: Biggin Hill

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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
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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,…