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We are looking for two Host City Managers that will work alongside the UEFA EURO 2028 Host Cities to create a world class tournament experience for ticket holders, fans and communities. The Host City Managers will coordinate tournament requirements between UK&I 2028 departments and Host Cities. They will provide support and guidance to local authorities and local stakeholders to deliver the ambitions for the tournament, facilitate integration with the wider tournament planning where required, and ensure compliance with UEFA's technical requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Lead UK&I 2028 contact for a portfolio of host cities, providing support and guidance in the planning and delivery of a world class tournament
Work closely with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to deliver the vision for the Host City programme, including the UEFA Festival and match day city operations, in line with the tournament operational requirements, legal obligations and public funding conditions
Liaise internally with UK&I 2028 functional areas including Safety & Security, Mobility and Medical to ensure integrated city operations leading to a successful tournament delivery
Ensure Host City Concepts are completed to the agreed specifications and timelines, working collaboratively with Host Cities to continually develop and refine operational planning
Work alongside UK Sport to ensure robust financial planning for each Host City with any change control processes followed to accommodate agreed changes in Host City deliverables
Work with the Head of Host Cities and other Host City Managers to ensure coordination across all Host Cities managing common risks, issues and appropriate solutions
Represent UK&I 2028 departments at relevant Local Delivery Structure meetings, updating internal colleagues on key outcomes and actions
Implement the Host City Project Plan tracking progress across the cities, and providing departmental reporting
Execute additional tasks as required in order to meet the changing priorities
Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained
Requirements:
Experience of delivering major international events
Experience of project delivery with a local authority, ideally in an events environment
Exceptional skills in building constructive relationships and communication channels individually and collectively with external stakeholders
Experience of collaborating on complex multi-agency projects
Proven track record working in dynamic environments including effective management of risks and issues
Ability to work collaboratively to effectively resolve complex issues across stakeholders
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Nice to have:
Transferable skills from different sectors or career paths
Experience gained through voluntary, community or non-traditional routes
Candidates who may not meet every requirement but demonstrate potential