Deputy Head of Boatbuilding

About:

The Rolex SailGP Championship is the most exciting racing on water, where anything can happen in short, adrenaline-fueled battles between national teams at iconic stadium destinations worldwide. Top athletes fly in identical high-tech F50 catamarans faster than the wind, at speeds approaching 60 mph. Founded in 2018, SailGP is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports and entertainment properties, now in its sixth season.

SailGP also races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. In 2020, SailGP set a new standard as the first climate positive sports and entertainment property and began delivering actions and innovations that advance the global adoption of clean energy. Underpinning the organization’s purpose-driven agenda is a diversification of the league, with the goal of immediately progressing gender equity and inclusivity.

SailGP is a global organisation with defined values that shape the culture of its team – deliver quality, break boundaries, make an impact, stand together and strike a balance.

SailGP Technologies:  SailGP Technologies began as the high performance design, engineering and manufacturing arm of SailGP and has led the way in high-performance applied innovation.

Our constantly evolving design, composites engineering, software and data expertise is rooted in decades of experience at the forefront of cutting-edge sail racing. Previously established and located in New Zealand since 2001, SailGP Technologies relocated to Southampton, UK in Spring 2024 at our new state of the art facility.

Role Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Deputy Head of Boatbuilding is to act as the crucial link between the ongoing events and the UK Facility. This role will ensure seamless operations, covering all aspects from personnel management and work prioritisation to inventory control and financial oversight. The Deputy Head of Boatbuilding will be instrumental in coordinating staff deployment, translating event-specific needs into actionable job lists for the facility, identifying and procuring necessary spare parts, and managing the allocated budget to support both event demands and facility capabilities. 

Pre-Event:

Work on any required projects from SailGP Technologies 

Work with SailGP Technologies leadership team on the required workforce for the upcoming events

Assist with planning project timelines

Assist with any required quotes for projects

Procurement of all required equipment, tools and consumables for required projects

Following up on the delivery of parts and equipment procured for any upcoming projects.

Planning and schedule of testing, repairs & development proposals within the Boat Building Department projects.

During the Event: 

Coordination of the unpack of Workshop Containers in preparation for the event

Preparation of all operational equipment pre F50 boat assembly

Helps lead the boat building department workforce 

Responsible for all resource management and day to day team organisation 

Upskill and train individuals 

Preparation of On Water Spares for Tech Support on Mothership

Continuously tracks all consumables used during an event 

Responsible for all recording breakages 

Responsible for recording all repairs

Maintains regular stock takes

Inventory system tracking in Boat building, Dangerous Goods and Spares workshop containers

Be involved in communication with the event HOD group regarding communal department projects.

Strong communications with leads to have full overview of workflow and outstanding joblist

Post Event: 

Work on any required projects from SailGP Technologies 

Assist with event related damage and repairs

Responsible for required boat building related parts and spares for the events 

Assist with any required quotes for team charges and repair cost from damage incurred at  the events

Assisting HoD as and when required

Behaviors and Expectations:

Advocate and promote SailGP Values and contribute to a positive culture

Operate with a financially responsible mindset and strive for the commercial sustainability of SailGP

Manage a small team, mentor and develop individuals 

Consider how each team action contributes to Better Sport, Better Planet

Have budgetary responsibilities 

Exercise crucial people skills 

Requires decision-making based on information and specialist knowledge, final decisions discussed with Senior management  

Involved in the definition of more complex practices and procedures  

Champion an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and our Code of Conduct is adhered to

About You: 

Appreciation for accuracy and pays close attention to detail when handling key information

Proficient organizational, prioritisation, communication and administrative skills

Able to communicate confidently and adapt communication style according to the needs of the stakeholder

Able to work independently but values working collaboratively as part of a team

Works effectively and enjoys a fast-paced, start-up environment

Entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to exceed expectations

Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders across multiple departments (global & local)

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom. Frequent international travel to SailGP events is required. 

SailGP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.