Formula 1
Licensing Executive, Product Approvals
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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 it's 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:
The Licensing Executive, Product Approvals plays a key role in protecting and enhancing the Formula 1 brand through the delivery of best-in-class licensed products that engage fans around the world. Working within the Licensing & Gaming team, you will support Formula 1's growing Consumer Products programme by managing product approvals across a range of categories, ensuring products meet brand standards, licensing requirements, and commercial objectives.
Working closely with licensees, Formula 1 Teams, and internal stakeholders, you will coordinate approvals from initial artwork through to final production, helping to bring exciting products to market while maintaining the integrity of one of the world's most iconic sports brands.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead product approvals across multiple consumer product categories, ensuring submissions meet Formula 1 brand guidelines, licensing rights, and contractual requirements.
- Manage product submissions through the approvals system, coordinating reviews and delivering timely feedback to licensees.
- Act as a key point of contact for approvals system queries, providing guidance, training, and support to licensees.
- Work closely with internal teams including Brand, Legal, Commercial, and Trademarks to support efficient approval processes and maintain brand consistency.
- Coordinate product development from artwork review through to final production samples, ensuring projects remain on track against key milestones.
- Partner with Formula 1 teams and external stakeholders to support championship-wide products and licensing initiatives.
- Support the continuous improvement of approvals processes to drive greater efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
- Maintain product sample records and support the management of trademark and product databases.
- Develop a strong understanding of partner timelines, objectives, and KPIs to support long-term business growth.
- Support the wider Licensing team in delivering fan engagement and revenue growth objectives through the successful execution of licensed products.
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What Are We Looking For?
Personal Qualities
In this role, it is essential that you are:
- A strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented, with a structured approach to processes, approvals, and delivery.
- Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working across multiple teams to achieve the best outcomes.
Experience
Prior to the role, it would be desirable that you:
- Have experience within the brand licensing industry, ideally working on consumer products.
Qualifications
Not essential to be successful in the role but you may also have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Knowledge & Skills
Prior to the role, it is essential that you demonstrate:
- Experience or understanding of licensing, consumer products, brand management, or product approvals.
- Ability to manage product approvals, development timelines, and multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Experience working with approvals platforms, product databases, or workflow management systems.
- Understanding of brand guidelines, intellectual property rights, and licensing requirements.
- Commercial awareness and an interest in consumer products, retail, sport, and entertainment.
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Why join the force behind the sport?
Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:
- Private Healthcare scheme
- Dental Care
- 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
- A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding train stations near to Biggin Hill
- Free healthy snacks in our offices
- Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch
- 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure
- Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team
- Discount on F1 merchandise
- Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive
- Perkbox benefit portal and more
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We only communicate with candidates through official @f1.com email addresses. We will never contact you via personal email accounts, messaging apps, or request payment as part of our recruitment process. If you receive suspicious communication claiming to be from our talent team, please report it to recruitment@f1.com.
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