About Us

The Motorsport Academy acts as a bridge between students, individuals, educators and businesses. Through our knowledge of the industry we work to support those seeking to establish and develop their business or career and to ensure the UK maintains its leading position as the international centre of motorsport excellence.

Support for Employers:

The Academy helps motorsport businesses find and nurture the talent that represents the lifeblood of success. We work closely with employers to ensure that there is a continuing inflow of appropriately skilled recruits to industry who can enhance the success of the businesses they join. We also offer practical help to guide employers through the minefield of changes relating to legal and employment issues.

For businesses involved with or looking to invest in motorsport the Academy is a one-stop shop for information, advice and problem solving offering:

• Recruitment advice and support
• Staff development and training
• Provision of legal and HR helpline
• Practical support with all HR issues
• Links with education
• Education database
• Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

Support for Educators

A major challenge for those involved in education is the ability to remain up to date with the latest developments in technology.

The Motorsport Academy works closely with educators to ensure that the courses they offer prepare individuals with the skills needed by business. Successful colleges and universities are, by definition, those whose students find good jobs. Such success attracts more students and strengthens links with employers. The Academy can help institutions and students find these job opportunities.

Because the Academy is led by the industry we offer educators unrivalled access to the motorsport sector leading to:

• Teaching aids programme
• Placements in industry
• Online careers portal
• Education database
• Educator recognition programme
• Qualification and standards development

Support for Individuals and Students

Through our knowledge of and contacts with the industry we help those seeking to establish and develop a career in motorsport at every step with:

• Careers advice
• Online job vacancies
• Industry placements
• Advice on the right course
• Information on the industry
• Opportunities for research
• CV Builder

The Academy is supported by Motorsport Development UK, a partnership between public and private sector organisations to develop UK Motorsport.