About UsUnited Autosports is one of the world’s most successful endurance racing teams, competing globally across multiple championships including Hypercar and Customer Racing programmes.We operate in a high-performance, fast-paced environment where precision, teamwork and accountability are critical to success.
The OpportunityWe’re partnering with the team at Fólk Recruitment as we’re seeking to hire an experienced and commercially astute Head of HRto lead our people strategy during a period of growth and competitive development.This is not a traditional corporate HR role. Motorsport is demanding, dynamic and uncompromising, and the HR function must operate with the same clarity, pace and resilience.You will play a pivotal role in shaping organisational design, leadership capability and team performance across engineering, race operations, factory and corporate functions.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership- Develop and deliver a people strategy aligned to commercial and sporting objectives
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Managing Director and senior leadership team
- Lead organisational design and succession planning across all programmes
- Drive a high-performance culture built on accountability, clarity and professionalism
HR Operations & Governance- Ensure compliance with UK employment law and relevant regulatory frameworks
- Oversee HR policies, governance and risk management
- Lead complex employee relations and organisational change initiatives
- Provide clear, pragmatic guidance on performance, conduct and capability
Talent & Capability- Define and oversee recruitment strategy across technical and corporate functions
- Build leadership capability within programme teams
- Develop structured career pathways for engineering and operational roles
Culture & Team Performance- Champion wellbeing alongside high performance
- Embed strong professional standards across the organisation
- Support leaders in creating positive, resilient and high-performing teams
HR Team Leadership- Lead and develop a high-performing HR function, including:
- HR Business Partners
- HR Projects & Transformation Manager
- Ensure the function is collaborative, pragmatic and commercially focused
Experience & Expertise- Proven senior HR leadership experience in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law
- Experience for working in a growing SME environment
- Experience supporting complex operational or technical teams
- Track record in organisational change and performance management frameworks
- Ability to build credibility with highly skilled technical stakeholders
- Experience in motorsport, elite sport, or engineering environments is highly advantageous.
Personal Attributes- Commercially astute with strong business judgement
- Calm and composed under pressure
- Direct, pragmatic and solutions-focused
- High personal credibility and integrity
- Able to influence and challenge senior technical leaders
Why Join UsThis is a rare opportunity to shape the people strategy of a world-class motorsport organisation operating at the highest level of international competition.You will have real impact on influencing performance, culture and leadership in an environment where marginal gains define success.
Apply now to be part of a team where performance matters.
