Esports Lead

About The Role

We’re looking for an accomplished Esports Lead to lead F1 Esports and evolve the current sustainable, profit-making model, for the second stage of F1 esports, with a focus on accelerating growth (reach, appeal, engagement & revenue) for the business.

Based in our head office in St James’s Market, you’ll fulfil the brief to make Formula 1 one of the most influential companies in the world.  This will involve the creation and development of an esports strategy to accelerate the growth and role esports plays in growing the future fan base of F1 and commercialising esports as a significant revenue stream. This esports proposition needs to be compelling to fans, media platforms, and commercial partners.

For the full job description, please refer to Additional information.

About You

You have an entrepreneurial mindset; spots opportunities that can be exploited commercially and relishes the challenge of operating in a re-alignment and scale-up environment. You have the ability to adapt with high levels of empathy and authenticity, and are able to flex and transform to changing environments.

You have:

  • Experience in leading a team and growing esports properties internationally

  • Background in esports and entertainment brands that powerfully engage consumers

  • Experience with senior leadership teams and managing teams

  • Dealings with finances, budgets and forecasting

Desirable:

  • Background in Sports