Significant Six Figure Base Salary + Bonus + Benefits

Silverstone is a world-leading motorsport, leisure, conferencing and event venue. Home of the Formula One British Grand Prix, MotoGP and from 2027, the FIA World Endurance Championship, not to mention a myriad of national and club races, our impressive heritage and premium offering attracts high numbers of visitors to motorsport, corporate and leisure events every year.

For the full Job Spec please click here: Silverstone CCO, Candidate Briefing Paper

The Role

A hugely exciting opportunity now exists for an outstanding leader and growth focused Chief Commercial Officer. Reporting into the CEO the successful candidate will define and deliver a bold vision that drives significant growth across multiple revenue streams and continues to position Silverstone as an internationally renowned motorsport event and multi–faceted, leisure and entertainment destination.

Current revenue streams with potential for significant growth include:

• Sponsorship and Partnerships
• Leisure
• Events
• Trackside Accommodation
• Business Conferences

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Development and implementation of an overarching and comprehensive strategy to drive brand positioning and multiple commercial revenue streams across all areas of the business.
• Nurture and develop a high-performing commercial leadership team with clear accountability for revenue growth and brand delivery.
• Continuously identify and capitalize on global trends to identify and implement innovative and new revenue streams and partnerships that align with Silverstone’s heritage and future vision.
• Build relationships with commercial partners, media, sponsors, and agencies to elevate Silverstone’s brand presence and secure strategic partnerships in new and emerging markets.
• Ensure implementation of highly effective growth strategies to ensure maximisation of B2B meeting and conference revenue, trade sales targets of all consumer leisure propositions and occupancy and yield of all accommodation options.
• Develop first class brand standards to ensure a consistent venue experience, reflective of the iconic Silverstone brand.

The Person

• Significant experience as a CCO or equivalent within a complex, customer-facing, asset-intensive or live-operations environment (e.g. sports venues, major events, hospitality, travel, transport, media or entertainment).
• Intellectually strong with high level of strategic acumen and business management skills. A proven ability to transform vision into reality, ensuring the delivery of a plan that maximises return on investment.
• Proven track record of achievement in leading the development and execution of commercial growth strategies, encompassing the expansion of existing revenue streams and creation of new business channels and partnerships.
• A strong appreciation and understanding of changing consumer needs within the sporting, leisure, entertainment or hospitality sectors and a proven ability to “create” and “innovate” to meet demand accordingly.
• Inspirational, inclusive leader with experience of building, developing and retaining high-performing teams, fostering innovation, collaboration, and performance excellence.
• Natural gravitas and exceptional influencing and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative, low-ego and trusted by stakeholders.

To Apply

Please send a short covering letter, CV and details of current renumeration to our retained executive search partner, PSD Group.

Response address: ccosilverstone@psdgroup.com

Closing date: 20 November 2026