Experience

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  Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society

  • Edinburgh City, Scotland, United Kingdom

  • Sponsorship Manager

    • Mar 2023 - Present
    • Edinburgh City, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Responsible for developing existing and new sponsorship relationships for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe; the world's largest arts festival.

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  Thirlestane Castle

  • Lauder, Scotland, United Kingdom

  • Events Manager

    • Nov 2021 - Mar 2023
    • Lauder, Scotland, United Kingdom

    I was responsible for managing and developing the events portfolio at Thirlestane Castle; one of Scotlands oldest inhabited stately homes. Primarily, my role was focussed on managing the the delivery of the inaugural Sir Jackie Stewart Classic - presented by Rolex, which took place on 18,19 June 2022 and attracted over 22,000 visitors. https://www.sirjackiestewartclassic.com

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  THE SCOTTISH MOTOR RACING CLUB LTD.

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  • Business Development Manager

    • Jan 2019 - Oct 2021
    • Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Responsible for creating and implementing a long term development plan for the Scottish Motor Racing Club to grow membership, increase participation and develop existing and new revenue streams.

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  Scottish Motor Sports

  • National Development Manager

    • May 2016 - Jan 2019

    In my role as National Development Manager for Scottish Motor Sports (SMS), I had overall responsibility for the implementation of the 2016-2020 strategic plan. I worked with the sports two National Governing Bodies – the Scottish Auto Cycle Union (SACU) and Motorsports UK - and their member clubs to ensure targets were achieved and sportscotland investment maintained. Key achievements included the creation and implementation of the Scottish Road Car Series (which resulted in a 126% increase in participation), the development and implementation of the SMS Academy programme to support upcoming talented competitors, developing the highest concentration of level 2 qualified motorsport coaches in the UK and the management and implementation of Scotlands first motorsport club development programme.

  • National Development Officer

    • Nov 2013 - May 2016

    I had responsibility for working closely with the two National Governing Bodies for motor sport in Scotland – the Scottish Auto Cycle Union and the Motor Sports Association - to develop a case for public investment into Scottish Motor Sports. Following a comprehensive research and consultation process, I led the development of the SMS 2016 – 2020 strategic plan and the subsequent pitch to Sportscotland that resulted in a £360,000 investment into the development of motorsport in Scotland.

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  Rory Bryant Racing Ltd

  • Owner

    • 2008 - Jan 2015

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  Knockhill Racing Circuit Ltd

  • Instructor

    • 2008 - Jan 2015