Readiness Lead - Grand Depart GB 2027

• Coordinate and shape the Readiness programme to provide supportive challenge, operational improvements and stakeholder assurance
• Manage the design and delivery of the Readiness programme
• Oversee Readiness Testing, C3 structures, Event Control Room, Event time reporting, Local Authority/Supplier Assurance, Business & Resident Communications, Workforce Development
• Coordinate and deliver the event, driving collaboration across all functional areas
• Procure a readiness provider, implement simulation/desktop exercises, roll out an assurance programme
• Design the event’s C3 and reporting structures
• Lead a small team supporting Business & Resident Communications
• Lead the coordination of delivery partners, suppliers, and internal teams
• Lead planning meetings, exercises, provide progress reporting, manage budgets, and work with teammates

• A talented sport/events professional eager to take a leading role in delivering a complex, multi‑venue, multi-partner national event
• You thrive in fast‑paced environments and build strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and delivery partners to deliver world‑class events
• With experience in large-scale, multi‑venue sports events, you are an effective team and function leader ready for your next challenge. You’re an operational all‑rounder, confident working across multiple workstreams and comfortable balancing leadership with hands‑on delivery
• You bring strong organisational and communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to operate effectively at all levels. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and natural curiosity help you excel in dynamic settings
• You collaborate instinctively, bringing people with you and building trust with stakeholders. You show initiative, manage competing priorities, and remain calm and solution‑focused under pressure and are capable of having difficult conversations
• You are proactive, adaptable, and bring a positive, resilient approach. You’re excited to influence event delivery, open to innovation, and proud of the work you produce
• Experience contributing to or leading readiness and testing programmes for a major event or complex operation
• You have the ability to translate complexity into clear, structured plans
• You understand risk/project management processes and tools, and you’re confident managing budgets and contracts
• Knowledge of cycling is beneficial

Knowledge of cycling

• Competitive Salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension