Deputy Head of Motoring

Deputy Head of Motoring, Pall Mall and Woodcote Park, £70,000

The Royal Automobile Club is a prestigious, world-class private members’ club with two beautiful clubhouses located in London and Epsom. Committed to excellence, the Club provides a truly memorable experience for its members and their guests, offering exceptional service, luxurious accommodation, exquisite dining, and outstanding sports and leisure facilities.

For 128 years, the Club has been at the heart of motoring, consistently delivering world-class motoring activities and events for its members. We are now seeking a Deputy Head of Motoring to join our bustling Motoring team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual with a genuine passion for motoring and motorsport to support the Head of Motoring in shaping and delivering a prestigious and wide-ranging programme of activity.

Purpose

Responsible for supporting the Head of Motoring in overseeing and further developing the Club’s fast-paced portfolio of motoring activities, while proactively researching and cultivating new opportunities and partnerships to enhance the Club’s profile within the motoring and motorsport scene.

Responsibilities include

Support the Head of Motoring to deliver the Club’s motoring strategy.
Oversee all aspects of the Motoring events calendar, from research and concept development through to delivery and execution.
Manage the budget for all events and lead post-event reconciliation processes, including structured debriefs with all stakeholders.
Line manage direct reports, including holding review meetings and providing day-to-day supervision.
Develop and deliver robust marketing and promotional plans across all appropriate channels for Motoring events and activities.
Oversee the Club’s Motoring communications and external PR programme across appropriate media channels.
Build a strong understanding of Club members’ needs through effective customer relationship management and engagement.

About you

Strong knowledge of, and passion for, the automotive industry and motorsport.
Extensive experience in planning, organising and delivering large-scale events.
Strong commercial acumen, including industry partnerships, sponsor programmes, cross-platform digital activation, and stakeholder engagement.
Broad experience in media and communications.
Effective team leadership, including coordination, performance management, and professional development.
Owing to the events calendar, attendance is required on numerous weekends and evenings events throughout the year.
Confident presenting to and engaging with senior stakeholders.
Proactive problem-solver with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement effective solutions.
Exceptional attention to detail with strong forward-planning capability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Creative thinker with strong awareness of event industry trends and innovation.
Committed to delivering exceptional customer service.

Benefits include

Annual bonus
Private health insurance
Life insurance
Income protection
Employer-paid health cash plan
Electric Vehicles (EV) Scheme
Free meals on duty
Paid birthday day off
European RAC cover
Interest-free season ticket loan
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Long service rewards
Staff parties

Heritage

– Our rich motoring, social, sporting and architectural heritage runs through the fabric and the nature of the Club

Excellence

– Excellence is not an achievement; it is something we strive for every day

Accountability

– Taking ownership of our work, meeting our own high standards, honouring our commitments and acting with professionalism

Respect

– Showing consideration and understanding to our members and colleagues

Trust

– Acting with fairness, honesty and integrity

Sustainability

– Actively contribute to reducing our environmental impact, improving our operational efficiency and continuing to build our reputation

Please visit our website for more information about our Club Vision and Values.

Next steps

All applications will be reviewed
A full job description is available upon request

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