Operations Coordinator

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Company Overview

ACO, the creator and organizer of the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans since 1923, has seen this legendary motorsport event rapidly expand its international presence. This global growth is made possible through the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC), offering motorsport enthusiasts worldwide the opportunity to witness Le Mans-style events at eight races spanning four continents.

The Le Mans circuit hosts a wide range of other prestigious international events, including the 24 Hours Motorcycles, the French Motorcycle Grand Prix, Le Mans Classic, the 24 Hours Trucks, and the 24 Hours Karting. In addition, ACO is engaged in various activities related to motorsports and road safety, further enhancing its national and international reputation.

All these endeavors are undertaken by dedicated teams of professionals who embody ACO's core values and work at the heart of the 24 Hours circuit.

 

Role Overview

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Operations Coordinator joins the permanent ACO team responsible for the development and implementation of technical and Sporting regulations. The role primarily involves the European Le Mans Series championship and its support series.

The Operations Coordinator will represent the ACO at events, liaising with manufacturers, competitors, and partner federations.

 

Responsibilities

  • Logistics:
    • Management of technical control equipment and various revisions.
    • Loading/unloading of the necessary freight for the Competition team's dutiesat events.
    • Installation and dismantling of technical control structures.
    • Assistance in defining an equipment renewal plan, including consumables.
    • Supervision of the technical team of volunteers and key scrutineering service providers working on behalf of ACO at events.
  • Sporting Regulations:
    • Internal and external point of entry regarding the application of sporting regulations in the pit lane.
    • Preparation and execution of briefings for local judges of operating on each circuit.
    • Active participation in the debriefing after each event and input to the sporting regulations.
       

Qualifications

  • Technician/mechanic diploma.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in technician/mechanic roles, ideally in motorsports.
  • Stress resilience and diplomacy.
  • Attention to detail and confidentiality
  • Comfortable with teamwork
  • Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD is a plus.
  • CACES 3
  • Travel: Approximately 10 races per year, including work on holidays and weekends.