Director of Policy – Sport England

About The Role

  • As Director of Policy, you will lead how Sport England shapes and influences national policy to help more people take part in sport and physical activity. Your role exists to ensure our priorities are reflected in government strategy, public policy and funding decisions. In this role, you will develop and drive a clear, evidence-led policy approach across the organisation. You will build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across government and the wider public sector, using insight and influence to shape decisions that increase participation and tackle inequalities. You will also represent Sport England at a senior level, helping to position the organisation as a trusted and credible partner in policy development.Working closely with colleagues across Sport England, you will bring together ideas, expertise and evidence to create a joined-up approach to policy. You will lead and develop a high-performing team, while working collaboratively with partners to strengthen our impact and influence.Your work will play a key part in helping Sport England achieve its mission; ensuring that everyone can access sport and physical activity and experience the benefits it brings.For further information on the role please review the attached Job description and the Job Pack. Application Deadline: 10th July 2026 Interview Date: TBC – July 
  • About Us
  • At Sport England, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of sport and physical activity – regardless of age, gender, background, bank balance or post code. We are an arm’s length body responsible for growing and developing grassroots sport and helping more people get active across England – around two thirds of our funding comes from players of The National Lottery, with the remainder coming from the Exchequer.

    Our work is driven by Uniting the Movement, a 10-year strategy focused on tackling inequalities and creating positive experiences of sport and physical activity for all. From funding local community initiatives to influencing national policy, we work in partnership with organisations and individuals who share our vision of an active nation where everyone feels able to take part and be active in a way that works for them.

Apply here.

Competition Manager – FIFA

About the job

Department: Tournament and Venue Operations

Location: Zurich

Description

As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.

Join the team and support us on our mission.

THE POSITION

These are your key tasks:

  • Lead and deliver FIFA matches and tournaments in line with FIFA Match Operations Guidelines, IFAB Laws of the Game, and industry best practice
  • Act as CPM project lead for match operations at FIFA tournaments, overseeing preparation, delivery, and on-site execution
  • Establish and develop the Volunteer Programme for Competition Management
  • Drive and contribute to key development projects (e.g. competition operations tools, processes, equipment and draw deliveries)
  • Lead assigned CPM sub-projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to a high-quality standard
  • Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders and support senior management on administrative and strategic matters

YOUR PROFILE

We work hard at FIFA.
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The specific competencies we require for this position are:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 4–6 years of solid experience in competition management, match operations, and event/project management (ideally football tournaments)
  • Strong project leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environment
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills; confident decision-maker and proactive problem-solver
  • Strong understanding of football regulations, competition frameworks, and the IFAB Laws of the Game
  • Fluent in English; additional FIFA languages are an asset
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of project management tools is a plus
  • Willingness to travel and take on on-site operational responsibilities

PERKS & BENEFITS

The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.

Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:

  • Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
  • Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
  • Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
  • Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
  • Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
  • Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
  • Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
  • Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
  • Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.

Apply here.

Digital Content Co-Ordinator – International Paralympic Committee

About the job

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) offers the position of a full-time Digital Content Co-ordinator (f/m/x) in an international and multicultural team at the IPC Headquarters in Bonn, Germany, starting as soon as possible.

ABOUT THE IPC

At the IPC, we work as one team, aligned and focused on fulfilling our vision and mission.

The IPC’s vision is for an inclusive world through Para sport. We believe that Change Starts With Sport, and that the work of the Paralympic Movement is a catalyst for driving social inclusion and advancing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

The IPC, a purpose-driven non-profit association, is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. We oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games and serve as International Federation for five Para sports. We enjoy a positive working relationship with the IPC Governing Board, members of which are democratically elected every four years by the IPC General Assembly. Since 1989, we have been creating change through sport with the Paralympic Games and Paralympic athletes at our core.

The IPC seeks to use the influential global position of the Paralympic Movement and the growing profile of Para athletes to challenge the stigma attached to disability and empower social transformation.

ROLE

The Digital Content Co-ordinator (f/m/x) reports to the IPC Digital Content Manager and will be responsible for producing content for the IPC digital media channels.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop social media posts and continuously propose new ideas and concepts for engaging digital media content.
  • Proactively organise social media content in a shared content calendar.
  • Compile videos, graphics, monitor social media, schedule social media posts and host LIVE interviews online.
  • Proactively identify trends and opportunities to benefit and engage the IPC digital channels in meaningful conversations.
  • Keep abreast of the latest social media developments and contribute accordingly to the strategic direction of IPC content.
  • Cover live events and interview athletes to produce social media content.
  • Collect data to support the creation of insightful social media reports.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications and/or a relevant field.
  • At least 1-3 years’ experience in digital media (experience in sport and/or graphic design is a plus).
  • Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-cultural and relaxed but sometimes stressful environment and an aptitude to operate with limited supervision.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in English (knowledge in other languages is a plus).

Do you want to apply?

If you are interested and provide a good match with our requirements, please send your CV and cover letter in English and PDF to CommunicationJobs@paralympic.org.

For this position, we will review applications and interview candidates on a rolling basis.

The IPC is an equal opportunity employer, and we especially encourage individuals with a disability and members of minority groups to apply; we support the relocation process and provide transitional accessible accommodation. For further information on the IPC, please contact us or visit our career website at paralympic.org/careers.

We look forward to your application!

Producer – F1

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1?

At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track.

Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.

Role Overview: 

We are looking for an experienced Producer to help deliver high‑quality live and recorded Formula 1 programming across F1TV and TrackTV. In this role, you will floor manage presenters and crew at global race events, support gallery operations, and help coordinate production workflows throughout the season. Reporting into the Senior Broadcast Director, you’ll work in fast‑paced, dynamic environments, ensuring our live broadcasts meet the highest editorial and operational standards while contributing creatively to world‑class motorsport coverage. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

Production Planning & Coordination 

  • Support the planning and organisation of production assets, live shows and shoots across the F1 season. 
  • Work closely with production leadership to interpret briefs and deliver content for F1TV, TrackTV and related programming. 
  • Assist with logistical planning, ensuring production teams have the resources, scripts and assets they need. 

Floor Management & On‑Site Operations 

  • Lead floor management for presenters, crew and technical teams during live, rehearsal and pre‑recorded segments. 
  • Maintain a calm, controlled and professional environment on set, ensuring clear communication between gallery and onsite teams. 
  • Liaise with technical teams to ensure infrastructure, studio setups and equipment needs are met. 
  • Travel globally to race events, overseeing on‑site workflows, supporting studio operations and assisting with rehearsals, technical tests and key race‑weekend features. 

Editorial & Production Support 

  • Contribute story ideas, visual concepts and editorial themes to enhance programming. 
  • Assist senior producers and directors in shaping running orders and ensuring scripts, assets and graphics are ready for broadcast. 
  • Guide editors, researchers and production assistants with clear and concise direction. 

Scripting, Research & Content Preparation 

  • Support presenters by preparing scripts, briefing notes and editorial materials. 
  • Conduct research and fact‑checking to ensure content is accurate, engaging and aligned with Formula 1 editorial standards. 

Technical Awareness & Archive Knowledge 

  • Use F1’s archive and internal systems to source relevant footage and anticipate editorial needs. 
  • Support virtual, AR and virtual‑studio workflows by understanding how virtual elements integrate with live production. 

Teamwork & Cross‑Department Collaboration 

  • Work effectively within the F1 Production hierarchy, supporting colleagues across multiple broadcast teams. 
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high‑quality content across platforms. 
  • Step in to support other production areas when needed, maintaining flexibility across the broadcast operation. 

Continuous Improvement 

  • Stay informed about developments across F1 and its support series. 
  • Review output to identify improvements, contributing to consistent production excellence. 

What Are We Looking For? 

Knowledge & Skills 

Prior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate: 

  • Strong understanding of live production galleries and broadcast communication. 
  • Knowledge of live timings, running orders and broadcast workflows. 
  • Understanding of broadcast graphics and their operational impact. 
  • Strong computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint). 
  • Working knowledge of vision mixers, audio systems, comms, cameras, VT systems, lighting and graphics tools. 

Desirable knowledge & skills: 

  • Broad awareness of current TV production techniques and equipment. 
  • Ability to edit using Adobe Premiere or operate EVS. 
  • Advanced familiarity with modern broadcast systems. 

Experience 

Prior to the role it would be essential that you have: 

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience working in live broadcast (ideally sports). 
  • Proven experience floor managing presenters and crew on location. 

Desirable experience: 

  • Experience within sports broadcasting or multi‑platform live environments. 

Qualifications 

  • Degree in Film/TV Production with a focus on live production: 
    or
  •  Media studies with emphasis on TV production. 

Personal Qualities 

We value calmness under pressure, strong communication and excellent organisational skills. You should enjoy working in fast‑paced environments and be adaptable, curious, and eager to learn new skills. The right person will thrive under time pressure, react quickly to changes and operate confidently across varied production demands. 

In This Role It Is Essential That You Are: 

  • Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 
  • Clear‑thinking and reactive during live broadcasts. 
  • A strong communicator who works well within teams and with senior stakeholders. 
  • A self‑starter who can also follow direction when required. 
  • Willing to travel extensively and work flexible hours across global time zones. 
  • Professional, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality. 

Why join the force behind the sport?

Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:

  • Private Healthcare scheme  
  • Dental Care 
  • 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season  
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies 
  • A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill   
  • Free healthy snacks in our offices 
  • Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch 
  • 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure  
  • Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team  
  • Discount on F1 merchandise 
  • Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive 
  • Perkbox benefit portal and more

Division: Technical

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Senior FIFA Trophy Tour Manager – FIFA

About the job

Department: Commercial & Marketing

Location: Zurich

Description

As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.

Join the team and support us on our mission.

THE POSITION

These are your key tasks:

  • Lead the planning and delivery of FIFA Women’s World Cup™, FIFA Club World Cup™ and FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tours, ensuring world-class execution across all markets
  • Own the end-to-end operational delivery of Trophy Tours, including route development, travel logistics (flights, accommodation, visas), and activation planning—ensuring every touchpoint reflects FIFA’s global standards of excellence
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment across all project phases
  • Coordinate and manage multiple stakeholders across functions and geographies, driving seamless project delivery in a fast-paced, international environment
  • Forecast, manage, and track project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining premium delivery standards
  • Design and implement robust processes, policies, and ways of working to enhance the delivery of Trophy Tours and stakeholder collaboration
  • Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place and effectively executed
  • Lead procurement processes, including developing and evaluating RFPs, selecting suppliers, and managing vendor performance to ensure service excellence and budget compliance
  • Take on-site leadership during Trophy Tours, making real-time decisions, guiding teams, and sustaining high performance under pressure
  • Deliver comprehensive project reporting, including post-event evaluations and detailed debriefs to capture learnings and drive continuous improvement
  • Support the recruitment, onboarding, and management of freelance project staff, ensuring teams are well-prepared and aligned with project objectives
  • Plan and execute all logistics for trophy appearances during FIFA tournaments, ensuring flawless delivery and an exceptional stakeholder experience


YOUR PROFILE

We work hard at FIFA.
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The specific competencies we require for this position are:

  • Proven ability to lead complex, multi-country event projects from planning to delivery
  • Several years (8–10) of experience in large-scale event management; Trophy Tour experience is a plus
  • Strong expertise in international event operations and logistics, ideally within global sports events
  • Confident decision-maker who thrives under pressure and navigates challenges with resilience and sound judgment
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
  • Strong communicator and relationship builder, able to engage effectively across cultures and all levels
  • Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a drive to continuously improve and innovate
  • Solid understanding of project management, budgeting, and risk mitigation
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage
  • Willingness to travel extensively and work in dynamic, international environments

PERKS & BENEFITS

The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.

Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:

  • Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
  • Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
  • Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
  • Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
  • Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
  • Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
  • Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
  • Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
  • Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.

Apply here.

Brand and Experience Manager – Arsenal FC

About the job

The Role

We are looking for a Brand and Experience Manager to play a critical role supporting in the delivery of our brand expressions, deepening our connection with supporters and delivering commercial impact for our club.

In this exciting role, you’ll build and enhance your understanding of how our supporters experience our brand, and seek to engage them through storytelling and physical and digital experiences.

Working closely with our Senior Brand Marketing Manager, you’ll collaborate with cross functional teams and agencies in the delivery of brand marketing campaigns, high impact club moments and supporter-first experiences; elevating how we connect with our supporters both inside and beyond our stadium.

Who we are

We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.

Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring that our environments for children, young people and adults at risk remain safe and inclusive. We therefore require successful candidates to complete a DBS check and other essential background checks prior to starting their employment. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, a DBS will be either a basic, standard, or enhanced check.

Your day-to-day

  • Deliver best-in-class brand campaigns – you’ll be entrusted with the delivery of key club brand moments through world-class, fully integrated marketing campaigns; leaning into impactful storytelling to nurture supporter connection, and cultivating digital and in-person experiences that engage supporters all around the world
  • Support commercial campaign integration – you will partner with the Commercial Marketing team to add a brand voice to campaign development and delivery
  • Champion our supporters – you’ll relish the opportunity to handle on-the-ground delivery of supporter collaboration projects and experiences that bring supporters closer to our club both locally and globally
  • Collaborate with wider colleagues and external partners – you will work closely with the Brand Marketing team and have crucial input across a range of projects, and you’ll collaborate with external agencies and internal Supporter Experience teams to deliver brand led, supporter-first campaigns and experiences
  • Act as a brand guardian – you’ll proudly act as an ambassador of our brand and oversee the delivery of consistent brand assets across all supporter touchpoints

What we are looking for

  • Experience in brand management – you come with extensive experience in brand management for a global brand, sports or cultural organisation with extensive integrated campaign delivery, that also includes physical events/activations
  • Passion for your craft – you’re a passionate, creative and curious brand marketeer, with a proven track record in delivering world-class campaigns and physical experiences
  • Exceptional team player – you thrive when you’re building winning relationships with a diverse range of colleagues and working collaboratively with cross functional teams
  • Excellent communicator – you can communicate effectively with a broad range of colleagues across all levels, tailoring your tone and style as required
  • Organised and adaptable approach – you’re confident managing projects end-to-end and you’ve got a can-do attitude, with a capacity to manage multiple projects with numerous stakeholders, at pace
  • Forward-thinking mindset – you’re a go-getter, always thinking about opportunities for us to innovate and break the mould, in a way that aligns with our brand and values; and you have a desire and drive to move our club forward

Why choose us

At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees. As one of our Gunners, you will receive:

  • An exciting reward and recognition scheme
  • Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service
  • Great internal learning and development programmes
  • A flexible hybrid working model
  • Priority access to apply for match tickets
  • A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package
  • A leading Employee Assistance Programme
  • Great discounts with some of our Partners
  • An opportunity to play a vital role in delivering our ED&I strategy by joining one of our Employee Networks

Discover why ‘Our Gunners’ are proud to be part of our team – view their stories here.

Arsenal for Everyone

Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.

Disability Confident Leader

We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme – please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.

Application Closing Date – Friday 12th June 2026

Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.

Updates on the status of your application will be sent via email, please routinely check your spam and junk folders, as occasionally emails sent via the Teamtailor platform will find themselves there.

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Producer – Digital Originals – The Premier League

About the job

Application Deadline: 3 June 2026

Department: Premier League Studios

Location: London, UK

Description

Premier League Studios is seeking a Producer to join its award-winning Digital Originals team, creating standout content using everything at our disposal – from unrivalled access to players, matches and the Premier League’s extensive archive.

This role will turn strategic aims into content that lands with audiences, bringing core fans closer to the game, strengthening engagement with casual audiences, and attracting new fans through a mix of repeatable formats and high-impact original storytelling.

Who We Are

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 900 million homes in 189 countries.

In November 2024, the Premier League announced it was establishing a new in-house media operations business launching at the start of the 2026/27 Premier League Season. Premier League Studios will be responsible for all international media content production and distribution, providing a best-in-class content service to the Premier League’s partners and millions of passionate fans around the world.

Premier League Studios is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week, where possible. You will be expected to attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

The role

Content & creative

  • Own projects end-to-end: from initial idea and story development through to shoot, edit, and final delivery.
  • Turn strategic priorities into compelling content that connects with audiences internationally and grow fandom, for Premier League licensees and Owned & Operated channels.
  • Work closely with editors to shape compelling edits that demonstrate strong editorial nous and platform best practice.
  • Identify and develop stories from access opportunities, archive material, contributors, and live football moments.
  • Regularly contribute ideas and creative thinking to the wider team, informed by a deep understanding of the best and latest work across the industry.

Production & delivery

  • Plan and manage shoots alongside our Production Management team, including crewing, logistics, access, and contributors.
  • Keep all stakeholders – both internally and within the Premier League – informed throughout the production process, proactively communicating progress, challenges, and solutions.
  • Remain organised and adaptable in a fast-moving production environment.

Audience & insight

  • Create content with a clear understanding of audience behaviour, retention, and platform best practice.
  • Understand how to structure and pace content effectively for different digital and social platforms.
  • Stay closely connected to evolving trends, formats, creators, and storytelling techniques across the industry.
  • Create content that excites existing fans, deepens engagement with casual audiences, and attracts new fans globally.

Requirements For The Role

  • Experience – You will have owned and created exciting, engaging content which is used across multiple platforms.
  • Creative – You have strong instincts for story and understand how to bring ideas to life through filming, scripting, structure, and edit.
  • Audience-obsessed – You understand what resonates with audiences and how to create content that earns attention and keeps viewers engaged.
  • Culturally aware – You stay close to the best work in the industry, with a strong point of view on what great looks like and why certain content cuts through.
  • Collaborative – You work well with editors, production teams, talent, and stakeholders, bringing positive energy and solutions where there are challenges.
  • Resilient – You’re comfortable taking feedback, adapting ideas, and working through production challenges calmly and constructively.

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance.

Premier League Studios is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All appointments will be made based on merit.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact recruitment@premierleague.com.

Apply here.

AI & Innovative Tech Governance Manager – FIFA

About the job

Department: Technology

Location: Zurich

Description

As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.

As an AI & Innovative Product Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and enforcing governance frameworks that ensure secure, compliant, and standardized adoption of emerging technologies. This role will oversee lifecycle management, risk controls, and operational standards for AI models and agents, and blockchain platforms. You will enable innovation while safeguarding compliance, security, and transparency across all initiatives.

Join the team and support us on our mission.

THE POSITION

These are your key tasks:

  • Define and maintain governance policies, standards, and procedures for AI, and blockchain.
  • Accelerate AI-driven innovation by shaping a clear long-term vision, roadmap, and strategy for AI related products and emerging technologies in collaboration with executives, business stakeholders, and key partners.
  • Establish and maintain trusted relationships with business stakeholders, foster cross-organizational alignment, and build internal and external ecosystems across AI products, vendors, research institutes, regulators, and industry bodies.
  • Establish a world-class AI products strategy aligned with enterprise objectives, including product awareness, cross-product roadmap coordination, goal setting, and performance measurement.
  • Define operating models and delivery capabilities to engineer, deliver, operate, and plan releases for AI initiatives and products, ensuring scalable and seamless integration across the organization.
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements across all platforms (together with the data protection team).
  • Oversee lifecycle management for AI models, AI agents, blockchain applications, and products in scope, including backlog prioritization, delivery, release planning, deployment, updates, operations, and retirement.
  • Establish standardized frameworks for risk assessment and mitigation, identify product and emerging technology risks, and propose appropriate treatment strategies.
  • Monitor and report on governance KPIs, compliance status, AI product performance, budget utilization, and technology adoption metrics.
  • Facilitate governance forums, decision-making bodies, and the engagement of IT and non-IT capabilities involved throughout the AI products lifecycle, including architecture, security, legal, procurement, branding, and business teams.
  • Lead AI training and governance ensuring continuous business engagement and acceptance throughout the delivery lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with IT security, legal, procurement, architecture, branding, and business units to understand requirements, propose innovative solutions, and ensure a high-quality user experience aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory obligations.
  • Chair the AI Governance Board and support the definition and efficient management of product budgets while evolving responsible AI policies to address regulatory and ethical requirements such as data usage, model explainability, fairness, and privacy.
  • Cultivate organization-wide literacy, change management, and transformation capabilities to support the adoption, governance, and long-term success of AI-enabled products and emerging technologies.

YOUR PROFILE

We work hard at FIFA.
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The specific competencies we require for this position are:

  • University degree or similar higher education in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Technology Product manager.
  • Minimum of 3 year of experience in Technology governance.
  • Strong understanding, experience and knowledge of AI technologies and blockchain platforms.
  • Expertise in governance frameworks, risk management, and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO, NIST, EU AI Act, etc).
  • Experience in defining policies and operational standards for emerging technologies.
  • Ability to manage cross-functional collaboration between technology, compliance, and business teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging with executives.
  • Familiarity with lifecycle management tools and governance dashboards.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to define strategic goals, give clear directions and drive standardization.
  • Ability to manage different stakeholder expectations.
  • Ability to change the status quo and defend the proposed changes.
  • Ability to act as an effective facilitator.
  • Good knowledge in PowerBI, Monday.com and ServiceNow are an advantag.
  • Deep knowledge in AI and Blockchain technologies, others are an advantage (eg.Quantum).

PERKS & BENEFITS

The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.

Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:

  • Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
  • Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
  • Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
  • Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
  • Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
  • Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
  • Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
  • Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
  • Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.

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Manager, Sport Workforce & Planning – LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games

About the job

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

Manager, Sport Workforce and Planning

The Sport Workforce and Planning Manager will play a critical role within the LA28 Sport team, leading on Games-time workforce and centralized planning deliverables, operations and services of the Sport function. This role will report to the Head of Sport Planning and Operations and work across Sport, including Competition Management, to progress function planning deliverables related to the strategy development, recruitment, and training of Sport’s workforce.

The role will be expected to collaborate within the Sport department as well as other LA28 functions within (i.e. Event Management, Village, Transportation, Logistics, etc.), and across the organization (including but not limited to People Management, Finance & Procurement, Legal, Communications and Technology).

Key Responsibilities:

Sport Workforce Planning and Development

  • Lead on Sport Workforce planning for testing, test events and Games-time, including National Technical Officials and Sport Skilled Volunteers, to ensure LA28 has a robust and skilled sport workforce for all Olympic and Paralympic sports
  • Coordinate with People Management and Workforce to ensure Competition Management and Sport Planning & Operations meet all centralized deliverables for workforce planning, recruitment, and training
  • Manage the National Technical Officials and Sport Skilled Volunteers candidate pool assessment and development requirements, coordinating with National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and the local sport community
  • Support development of entitlement policies and procedures for National Technical Officials and Sport Specific Volunteers and centralize processes for Sport Managers
  • Project manage all testing, test event and Games-time headcount planning activities for Competition Management and Sport Planning & Operations ensuring consistency across each sport and operation while addressing any sport specific requirements
  • Act as the stakeholder representative for sport workforce with the Workforce function, ensuring that the unique needs of sport workforce are addressed in all workforce entitlement and policies for services such as food and beverage, uniforms, accommodation and transportation
  • Support development of timelines, calendar and budget for National Technical Officials and Sport Skilled Volunteers training opportunities and support in-person training workshops with NGBs, IFs, and sport community
  • Support recruitment and hiring of Sport Planning and Operations team members
  • Program manage Sport’s Games-time workforce training plan and content development

Sport Planning, Program Management, and Function Reporting

  • Act as a point of entry in Sport for other LA28 Functions to request sport information on related workstreams for planning purposes
  • Coordinate with Sport Competition on the collection and validation of centralized requests for planning information from other Functions
  • Validate and update key sport information within the LA28 Data Warehouse and other source of truth documents
  • Provide reports and updates on the status of related milestones and deliverables within the Sport department
  • Author Sport updates, presentations and reports on relevant topics to be used internally and externally to communicate progress and issues within the Sport department
  • Support the development of budgets and projects plans with well researched and validated information

Other Projects

  • Support project management for additional Sport Planning and Operations workstreams until dedicated resources are in place, including:
  • Review and feedback on other Function policies and procedures that impact Sport and sport stakeholders (e.g., Athletes), including but not limited to Transportation, Accessibility and Food and Beverage.
  • Lead on cross-functional projects that involve sport operations and stakeholders, presenting assessments of sport specific requirements and service levels across competition and training venues
  • Work closely with National Olympic & Paralympic Committee Services and Sport Competition Management to support Pre-Games policies, communications, and virtual presentations

Background And Requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience in project and program management, ideally in the sport’s industry
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Experience working cross-functionally on project delivery
  • Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
  • Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues
  • Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Self-starter with experience in defining tasks, seeking feedback, and evolving work
  • Required proven ability of building good interpersonal relationships with people across the organization, while balancing assertiveness with diplomacy
  • Ability to implement and manage change effectively
  • Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision making
  • Experience considering diverse groups of athletes in Sport planning and delivery, with special attention to how ability, gender, and other identities impact different athletes’ experiences.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

  • The position is in Los Angeles with in-person attendance required
  • The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment, employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment
  • Occasional travel to venues, community organizations and/or industry events to support workforce development initiatives

Expectations

  • Ideal candidate will have knowledge of the Olympic and Paralympic Games as well as a background in sport
  • Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills
  • A collaborative mindset; someone who prioritizes the team and fosters a culture of high performance without ego
  • An innovative viewpoint, willing to challenge the status quo and thinking ahead to the future possibilities within the Movement
  • Ability to work effectively in a close team environment

The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000.00 – $105,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.

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CEO – International World Games Association

The IWGA is looking for its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The International World Games Association (IWGA) is seeking its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organisation.

Please find the job advert here

Submissions to: c.boehi@iwga.sport

Application deadline: 10 May 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible