Tender – UEFA EURO 2028 Tournament Impact Evaluation

Scope

Description

In October 2023, the UK and Ireland successfully secured the rights to host UEFA EURO 2028. The tournament will take place in England, Scotland, Wales and Republic of Ireland over 31 days in June and July, and will attract the attention of the sporting and major event communities, the media, and the public at large across the UK & Ireland, Europe and the World. A projected 1 million international visitors will visit the UK & Ireland during the tournament. Delivery Partners are committed to evaluating the impacts of the tournament to evidence the value of their investment and the benefits which will accrue throughout the tournament hosting period.

Delivery Partners are now seeking to appoint a supplier who will be responsible for evaluating the benefits and impacts of the tournament from 2026-2030. The Successful Tenderer will have the capability to effectively deliver on a diverse range of multi-disciplinary analysis requirements across both the UK and Ireland as part of a single, cross-nation, multi-jurisdictional evaluation of the benefits and impacts of the tournament. There will be 6 key outputs from the work:

1) An Evaluation Plan

2) An assessment of the viability of extending the Evaluation Programme to 2033

3) A pre-tournament report

4) A post-tournament flash report

5) A post-tournament full report

6) A post-tournament legacy report

Total value (estimated)

  • £1,875,000 excluding VAT
  • £2,250,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 July 2026 to 31 October 2030
  • 4 years, 4 months

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 73110000 – Research services
  • 73200000 – Research and development consultancy services
  • 79311100 – Survey design services
  • 79311200 – Survey conduction services
  • 79311300 – Survey analysis services
  • 79311400 – Economic research services
  • 79311410 – Economic impact assessment
  • 79313000 – Performance review services
  • 92600000 – Sporting services

Contract locations

  • UK – United Kingdom

ParticipationParticipation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

SubmissionSubmission

Submission type

Tenders

Tender submission deadline

9 March 2026, 5:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Submissions must be submitted via email to euro2028procurement@uksport.gov.uk

https://www.uksport.gov.uk/about-us/tenders

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

17 June 2026

Award criteriaAward criteria

NameDescriptionType
Financial Capacity (Pass/Fail)– Degree to which the Tenderer demonstrates ability to meet financial conditions of participationQuality
Legal Capacity (Pass/Fail)– Degree to which the Tenderer demonstrates ability to meet legal conditions of participationQuality
Technical Ability (70%)– Relevant Experience and contract examples: Relevance of experiences as demonstrated in contract examples as against the requirements set out in the Specification (Annex 3) and comparability of…Show full descriptionQuality
Additional Obligations (30%)– Degree to which the Tenderer demonstrates ability to deliver Additional Obligations set out in section 7 of the PSQQuality

Weighting description

In accordance with the two-stage process under the Competitive Flexible Procedure, Tender PSQ Submissions in Stage 1 will be assessed for the purposes of selecting six (6) Tenderers that shall progress to Stage 2.

The below should be read in conjunction with the ITT. Please note the award criteria has only been outlined below for the PSQ stage (Stage 1) and the details of Stage 2 can be found within the ITT.

The top 6 scoring Tenderers in stage 1 will progress to stage 2 of the Procurement…Show full description

Other informationOther information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

ProcedureProcedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Competitive flexible procedure description

The Tender process continues where Tenderers must submit a completed Tender PSQ Submission-using the required format, signed by an authorised representative, and including Core Supplier Information for both the Principal Supplier and any Subcontractors-via email by 17:00 BST on 9 March 2026. Late submissions may only be accepted if the delay was demonstrably outside the Tenderer’s control.

Shortlisted Tenderers who will be notified by email, then move to the next stage, submitting a detailed Tender Response by 17:00 BST on 1 May 2026, addressing the Specification, including all required components (such as organisational breakdowns, commercial information, technical responses, case studies, and completed annexes), within the prescribed formatting and page limits.

Finally, Shortlisted Tenderers must also submit a Presentation by 17:00 BST on 20 May 2026, again ensuring timely submission via the designated email address.

Full information and detail of the process can be found in the ITT which includes the outline of the full procurement process, pre-determined award and scoring criteria’s. This is attached to this notice.

DocumentsDocuments

Associated tender documents

EURO 2028 ITT.zip

We recommend extracting the documents once you have opened the ZIP file.

Contracting authoritiesContracting authorities

THE UNITED KINGDOM SPORTS COUNCIL

  • Companies House: RC000765
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDHV-6143-RRMX

10 South Colonnade

LONDON

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Email: euro2028procurement@uksport.gov.uk

Website: https://www.uksport.gov.uk/about-us/tenders

Region: UKI42 – Tower Hamlets

Organisation type: Public authority – central government

Scottish Government

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVCB-3739-TNGL

5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw

Glasgow

G2 8LU

United Kingdom

Email: pcs-tender@gov.scot

Region: UKM82 – Glasgow City

Organisation type: Public authority – central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Scotland

Welsh Government

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYQ-3841-BHTP

Government Office King Edward VII Ave

Cardiff

CF10 3NQ

United Kingdom

Email: CPSProcurementAdvice@gov.wales

Region: UKL22 – Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Organisation type: Public authority – central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Communications Manager – CFCW

About the job

JOB TITLE: Women’s Communications Manager

LOCATION: Cobham Training Ground and travel when required

CONTRACT: Permanent – Full Time

The Role

Chelsea FC Women is seeking an exceptional Communications Manager to lead and deliver integrated communications across both football operations and corporate functions. This is a pivotal role responsible for shaping and protecting the public narrative of the team, elevating the profile of our players and staff, and ensuring the women’s programme is consistently and authentically represented within the club’s wider brand and values.

Operating in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, you will manage media relations, develop proactive and reactive communications strategies, and deliver clear, compelling messaging across all platforms. You will work closely with players, coaches, senior leadership and external stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic voice for the programme.

Closing date: 13th March

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all media operations for Chelsea FC Women, including matchdays, press conferences and player interviews.
  • Act as the primary contact for media, broadcasters and governing bodies, building strong local and international relationships.
  • Develop and deliver proactive and reactive communications strategies, including crisis management and reputation oversight.
  • Prepare key messages, media briefings and provide interview guidance to players and staff.
  • Ensure alignment with the club’s corporate communications and brand strategy across all activity.
  • Support internal communications and deliver integrated campaigns promoting club values, partnerships and community impact.
  • Collaborate with digital and content teams to drive consistent messaging and compelling storytelling across all platforms.
  • Monitor media coverage and sentiment, providing insight and strategic recommendations.

What You’ll Bring

Essential

  • Proven experience in sports communications, ideally within elite women’s football or a high-performance environment.
  • Strong understanding of the UK and international media landscape with an established network.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.
  • Strategic mindset with a creative approach to storytelling.
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders and managing sensitive communications.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Chelsea FC’s brand and values.
  • Experience across both football and corporate communications.
  • Understanding of the growth and evolving dynamics of women’s sport.
  • Multilingual skills.

Our Expectations:

  • To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
  • To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
  • To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
  • To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
  • To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.

Apply now.

Head of Social Media – Manchester United

About the job

Location: Old Trafford Stadium/Carrington Training Ground At Manchester United, we believe that excellence on the pitch starts with excellence off the pitch. Our team thrives in a high-performance environment, united by a shared passion for success. We aim to elevate the standard of performance through collaboration and continuous growth, creating a space where everyone can contribute their best to our common goals. We work together at our iconic Manchester United offices, enabling connection and innovation as we look ahead to what we can achieve as a global football club. We are excited to bring in passionate people who share our vision and drive for success.

The Purpose

The Head of Social Media will be responsible for leading Manchester United’s global social media strategy across all Manchester United social platforms. This is a key leadership role, responsible for strengthening fan engagement, enhancing brand equity, supporting commercial goals, and protecting the club’s online reputation.

We are seeking an experienced digital strategist with a deep understanding of social media platforms, audiences and content dynamics, using strong editorial and commercial experience, and a track record of leading high-performing teams in fast-paced environments. A passion for football and a global outlook is essential.

The Role

  • Lead Social Media Strategy: Develop and execute a global, platform by platform specific strategy aligned with the club’s communications, brand, marketing, and commercial goals.
  • Content Oversight: Oversee creation and publishing of high-quality, engaging content across all major platforms, ensuring editorial accuracy and brand alignment.
  • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing social media team, fostering collaboration and creativity.
  • Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders to support an integrated content plan, club-wide initiatives and campaigns.
  • Performance measurement & Analysis: Constantly monitor channel and content performance, driving change to adapt to an ever developing environment, liaising with networks for HBR/QBRs etc.
  • Community Engagement: Grow and engage our global fanbase through community management and influencer outreach.
  • Creators Academy: Lead the club’s creator network, hosting events and nurturing digital storytelling.
  • Performance & Insights: Monitor performance metrics, report on KPIs, and optimise content and strategy using data-driven insights.
  • Reputation & Risk Management: Oversee social monitoring and response protocols, supporting crisis communication and brand protection.
  • Innovation & Trends: Stay ahead of digital trends, testing new formats and technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Editorial Standards: Ensure all output meets journalistic and ethical standards, maintaining credibility and trust.
  • Budget Management: Oversee social media budget, ensuring effective resource allocation and ROI
  • Network relationships: Constantly communication with the social networks and exploring new opportunities.

The Person:

  • Extensive experience leading social media for a major brand, preferably in sport or entertainment.
  • Proven success delivering audience growth, engagement, and commercial impact through digital strategy.
  • Deep knowledge of platform algorithms, content best practices, and emerging trends.
  • Strong editorial judgment and familiarity with journalistic ethics and verification.
  • Skilled in managing creative teams and cross-functional projects.
  • Proficient in analytics tools and data interpretation for performance optimisation.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
  • Calm under pressure with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • A genuine passion for football and strong awareness of the global football ecosystem.

What We Offer At Manchester United, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a range of rewards designed to support your professional and personal well-being:

  • Annual incentive scheme
  • Wellness Support with access to mental health resources, digital health checks, and & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
  • Exclusive Discounts through our United Rewards platform, giving you access to exclusive deals from the club and partners
  • Gym Facilities in our onsite locations and opportunities for regular social events and team-building activities
  • Enhanced family Leave Benefits and an opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
  • Enhanced Career Development with access to professional learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning, and internal training programs
  • A Supportive Work Environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and individual growth

Our Commitment to You: At Manchester United, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us stronger. We are committed to building a team where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our recruitment strategy, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Ready to Join Us? If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please submit your application by Tuesday 3rd February 2025

Manchester United is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and as part of this commitment, all candidates will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and reference checks. If you need any adjustments to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to discuss them with you. It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to you before applying for any of our roles.

Apply here.

Partner Producer (Consultant) – Arsenal FC

About the job

The Role

We’re looking for a Partner Producer on a consulting basis to support the creation and delivery of engaging, social-led partner campaigns that bring our collaborations to life.

You’ll be coming in to shape ideas, manage shoots and deliver content that adds value for our partners whilst staying true to our brand.

Please note: this is a full-time consultancy position, requiring on‑site presence three days per week

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).

Your day-to-day

  • Support Partner Production Manager – you will work closely with the Partner Production Manager to bring partner projects to life, from the initial brief through to final delivery
  • Collaborate with external partners – you’ll communicate with partners, agencies, freelancers and rights holders, setting expectations and advising on projects
  • Develop partner objectives into captivating content – you will translate our partner objectives into compelling, social‑first concepts and content formats
  • Manage end‑to‑end content production – you’ll oversee all areas of content production, including timelines, budgets, logistics, footage requests and approvals
  • Attend matchdays and partner events – you will attend shoots, matchdays and events to create and produce organic on the ground content where required
  • Coordinate across Commercial teams – you’ll work closely with Partnerships, Marketing and Editorial teams to ensure content aligns with club activity and schedules
  • Organise shoot planning logistics – you will lead shoot planning, overseeing logistical aspects such as talent, location access, clearances and match day considerations
  • Advise freelance teams – you’ll support our freelance teams (editors, camera ops, etc), providing briefs, reviewing edits and providing clear, actionable feedback

What We Are Looking For

  • Experience in a sporting environment – you’re accustomed to operating in high pressure sports environments and you are comfortable working with high profile players in matchday settings
  • Branded social content experience – you are well versed in producing branded social media content, ideally within sport, media, agency or brand environments
  • Innovative creator – you can spot social opportunities during partner briefs, developing fresh, creative ideas that elevate campaigns and drive results
  • Exceptional production and post‑production expertise – you’re proficient in production tools and mobile‑first editing softwares such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop and CapCut or similar
  • Outstanding social media knowledge – you have an excellent grasp of social media platforms, with the ability to tailor content for Meta, TikTok, X and YouTube
  • Exemplary project management skills – you’re comfortable juggling multiple productions simultaneously while keeping to scope, timelines and budget
  • Collaborative communicator – you are skilled in building relationships and collaborating effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Resilience and adaptability – you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and evolving requirements

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.

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.

Application Closing Date – Tuesday 27th January 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.

Apply here.

Strategy Manager – The Premier League

About the job

Application Deadline: 21 January 2026

Department: Strategy

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: London, UK

Description

The Premier League Strategy team is looking to appoint a Strategy Manager to support the ongoing development and execution of the business’ strategy.

The Premier League’s Strategy team has responsibility for creating and delivering the business’ long-term strategy, working in close partnership with the rest of the organisation. The team works with all business functions to encourage longer-term thinking and support the development of projects aligned to strategic objectives.

The Strategy Manager will make a significant contribution to the Premier League’s future direction, working closely with colleagues on diverse projects from across the business (e.g. digital, finance, football, international).

The successful candidate will be creative thinkers who thrive in a hands-on, collaborative environment and will have excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of the Premier League’s strategy.
  • Work closely with colleagues across the business to develop and implement strategic projects, bringing a fresh perspective and supporting alignment to the strategy.
  • Gather and analyse relevant information to shape and assess strategic options, creating structured Excel models and compelling presentations that tell a story.
  • Conduct business and market analyses to inform medium- and long-term business planning.
  • Prepare materials for club meetings that clearly articulate evidence and concepts.
  • Undertake analysis on ad-hoc business issues to support the Chief Strategy Officer and the wider Executive Leadership Team.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Strong academic background with experience in a strategic or analytical role (e.g. corporate strategy, finance, commercial, strategy consulting) within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage, influence and challenge colleagues.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach, with the ability to identify opportunities, manage multiple projects and operate in uncertainty.
  • Ability to think strategically and creatively, conveying complex strategic issues in a concise way using compelling evidence and conceptual frameworks.
  • Proven problem-solving and critical thinking ability, being as comfortable evaluating the bigger picture as working with detailed information.
  • Strong analytical skillset, with experience of analysing diverse information to support decision-making.
  • High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including the ability to create financial models.

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.



To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is 21 January 2026.

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

Data and Analytics Manager – Premier League

The Premier League’s digital media channels perform a vital role in helping grow the global reach of our competition, increasing engagement among football fans while supporting our member Clubs, broadcast licensees and commercial partners.

This exciting new role in our Digital Media team will support in the creation and publication of audio-visual content across our website, mobile app and social media channels in line with the Premier League’s digital media objectives.

This support will include working closely with relevant roles across the business to ensure that digital analytics and insight are contributing towards reporting and decision-making.

The right candidate will have an excellent awareness of what the Premier League does both on and off the field, exceptional editorial judgment, meticulous attention to detail and a strong background in analytics and insight

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 880 million homes in 188 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.

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 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

This exciting new role will become an important addition to the Digital Marketing & Product team, which oversees all Premier League digital media products, including Fantasy Premier League, and the Premier League’s first-party database.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Maintain and develop weekly, monthly and ad-hoc operational reports to support commercial and digital objectives. 
  • Identify and develop innovative and efficient ways of analysing acquisition and engagement data around the Premier League’s key digital channel conversions.
  • Lead the implementation and analysis of A/B testing and website conversion rate optimisation tools across the organisation’s digital channels and platforms.
  • Cleanse, streamline and organise business intelligence and data analytics solutions.
  • Use analysis and insight to develop the organisation’s social reach and impact for existing and new audiences.
  • Support the growth of the Premier League’s first-party data through the management of data acquisition opportunities
  • Support the Commercial team in the identification of key target groups and personalisation opportunities.
  • Champion the use and value of data-informed insights throughout the business.
  • Deliver insights and reporting to support commercial partnerships, including post-campaign reporting and valuation of digital media assets.
  • You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job.

Requirements for the role

  • Data analysis experience using Business Intelligence software such as Tableau, QlikView or Microsoft Power BI.
  • Experience using CRM platforms.
  • Experience creating custom reports and dashboards using Power BI tools and equivalents.
  • Understanding of database technologies including relational and non-relational databases and associated query languages (with proven SQL or SAQL skills).
  • A background in modelling, segmentation and statistical analysis, including the delivery of actionable insights.
  • Ability and confidence to tell compelling stories using data and draw conclusions and actionable insight.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Proactive in identifying initiatives and innovations that can help solve business problems and not afraid to taking on risk or challenges.
  • Flexible and adaptable to change in a dynamic working environment.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to schedule and prioritise multiple work streams effectively.
  • Analytical background with experience of managing data sets (structured and unstructured) and strong numerical skills.
  •  A motivated, proactive and ambitious individual with exceptional communication skills.
  • Collaborative and open-minded team player with the confidence to deal with senior internal and external figures.
  • Excellent and adaptable writing ability.
  •  Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to demonstrate creative vision and identify innovative solutions.

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.

If you have a disability and require the advert in an alternative format or adjustments at interview stage, please contact people@premierleague.com

Tender for project services – European Athletics Championships 2026

Birmingham was awarded the right to host the 2026 European Athletics Championships (AECH26) after a competitive bid process which concluded in November 2022. The Alexander Stadium, one of the venues of the hugely successful Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, will host the Championships.

The event is due to be one of the largest events in the UK in 2026, the first time the UK has ever hosted a European Athletics Championships and will be major opportunity for the city of Birmingham to showcase the legacy and impact of the Commonwealth Games.

The event’s principal stakeholders are Birmingham City Council (BCC), UK Sport (UKS) and UK Athletics (UKA). All three bodies are funding partners for the event, with Birmingham City Council being the principal funder and event underwriter. The event’s principal stakeholders now wish to employ a company to complete key deliverables during the early stages of event delivery.

UK Sport, in its role as a principal event stakeholder and on behalf of Birmingham City Council and UK Athletics would like to invite interested companies to provide a proposal for the following work programme.

Event Operations Manager – SailGP

SailGP is the world’s most exciting racing on-water. The annual, global championship – established in 2018 and now in its third season – features national teams battling in short, intense races at iconic stadium-style venues across the globe.

The high-tech, high-speed action features the sailing’s best athletes racing in identical hydrofoiling F50 catamarans, flying at speeds approaching 100 km/h who compete for the sport’s top prize money, with US$4.3 million at stake over the season.

SailGP also races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. In 2020, SailGP set a new standard as the first climate positive sports and entertainment property and began delivering actions and innovations that advance the global adoption of clean energy. Underpinning the organization’s purpose-driven agenda is a diversification of the league, with the goal of immediately progressing gender and racial equity and inclusivity.

SailGP is a global organization with defined values that shape the culture of its diverse team: deliver quality, break boundaries, make an impact, stand together and strike a balance.

Summary:

The SailGP Global Operations team is looking for an experienced Event Operations Manager for the Tech Site. The Tech Site is home to all Sailing Teams and Tech Team. This position will support the Global Operations team with all technical site operations for each SailGP event with primary focus on the design of the site and delivery of both owned and locally rented temporary infrastructure. This position will be working with internal departments, outside vendors/suppliers, partners, and local teams to coordinate all logistics and operations to execute each assigned event.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Reports to Head of Tech Site Operations.
  • Design of site overlay (including but not limited to existing permanent facilities at the tech site, temporary infrastructure rented locally, and temporary infrastructure travelled from event to event) while integrating the requirements of cross departmental needs to produce one cohesive site experience.
  • Develop and manage all versions of the CAD drawings and update with revisions as planning develops on the site.
  • Provide designs to local operations teams and communicate regularly with them to keep pace with local permitting.
  • Manage the pre-planning, build, operations, and de-rig of the site in collaboration with the local operations team as well as the global logistics partner. Please reference the SailGP season 3 and 4 calendar for current event dates.
  • Manage schedules, plans, infrastructure requirements, consumption reports and any other documentation associated with the role.
  • Work with SailGPs global suppliers and assist with management of all local vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
  • Manage local operations teams to plan and deliver all locally rented and required infrastructure, utilities, and services; including, but not limited to cranes and MHE, temporary docks and moorings, tents, portacabins, furniture, toilets, fencing, fibre, waste management, water, power, catering, security and cleaning. This includes relevant scheduling, maintenance, refuelling, monitoring, and recording of usage.
  • Work within the procurement process as it relates to technical site vendors, suppliers, contractors.
  • Manage the load-in, placement, levelling and load-out of the containers in conjunction with the Head of Tech Site Operations and Logistics provider.
  • Work with the Operations team and Tech Site Manager to ensure the safe and effective operation of the tech site – share information, maintain clear lines of communication, implementation of SOPs and H&S guidelines, report issues and solve where appropriate, report incidents or concerns, ensure daily routines are followed by local site staff, ensure daily checks are carried out, keep site clean, tidy and safe at all times.
  • Support SailGP Tech Team, Technology Team, Broadcast Team, Content
  • Team, Digital Team, Hospitality Team and all other departments as reasonably expected, including staying up to date on daily program changes to ensure smooth site operations.
  • Any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Head of Tech Site Operations.

Background:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent qualifications required.
  • 5+ years of experience in live, large-scale events for sports and entertainment industries at management level.
  • Experience with temporary events in non-permanent venues.
  • Experience with and ability to operate heavy machinery.
  • Experience with and ability to mark sites and build from CAD maps.
  • Strong relationships in place with local vendors, suppliers, contractors.
  • Strong working knowledge of MS office, Adobe, Keynote, Google Drive.
  • AutoCAD or Sketchup abilities are required or desire to learn.

Attributes:

  • Strong strategic thinking capabilities with demonstrated problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to operate both independently and in a collaborative, team environment.
  • Entrepreneurial and passionate with a desire to exceed expectations.
  • Superior organization, prioritization, and project management skills.
  • Extremely strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and meet
  • deadlines with limited supervision.
  • Ability to work effectively and thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
  • Self-starter, action-oriented, resourceful; can take a project or program from
  • start to completion.
  • Culturally sensitive and able to effectively work globally.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
  • Must be able to work events from start to finish throughout the year including
  • nights, weekends, holidays.

Location:

  • Frequent international travel is required.

Ticketing and Hospitality Coordinator – ECB

Working from within the ECB Finance Department, you will be responsible for the administration, organisation and logistics of the internal tickets and hospitality requirements for the ECB.

This role will maintain excellent working relationships with the major match venues, and work across a number of internal ECB departments to coordinate the various stakeholder requirements and ensure the tickets and hospitality programme is delivered in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner.

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives, and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

OUR VALUES

  • Stronger As One Team – We are stronger together. We allow for individual strengths and beliefs but head in the same direction. We respect, support and really listen to each other along the way.
  • Push New Boundaries – We are bold, brave and curious. We challenge and don’t settle. We forge the future whilst remembering our roots.
  • Be The Best In The Game – On & Off The Pitch – We train hard. We strive to be our best to help the team be the best. We celebrate our victories and learn from our let downs.
  • Passion For Play – We are here to inspire & be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don’t take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

  • You enjoy work which requires a keen attention to detail.
  • You are a clear and articulate communicator with the sense of humour required to deal with high pressured situations.
  • You thrive in a busy, challenging and exciting environment where no two days are alike.
  • You enjoy interacting with people in and around the business and developing strong working relationships.

YOU’LL BE DOING

  • Coordination of the company ticket and hospitality requirements for all Men’s and Women’s Major Matches. Ensuring key sponsor, partner and internal requirements are met, staging agreement deadlines are adhered to and ECB requirements are correctly recorded and allocated whilst reducing costs incurred where possible.
  • Preparing summary spreadsheets for each venue with the cost for all tickets and hospitality orders.
  • Maintaining and managing key internal and external stakeholder relationships (e.g. major match venues). Liaising with individuals at all levels in relevant organisations, dealing with itinerary, match information, dietary requirements, tickets and placing orders for partners.
  • Lead contact for both ticket managers and hospitality managers at venues on Major Match days.
  • Working with internal departments to ensure cost control and liaising with partners.
  • Timely reconciliations of ticket and hospitality accounts to ensure costs are correctly accounted for and department budgets can be accurately tracked.
  • Support on Major Match accounts, both in event of a refund and at the end of the season to allow insurance to be placed.
  • Raising Purchase Orders / processing invoices promptly to ensure ECB has up to date cost information.
  • Credit control process for additional purchases – summarising and confirming costs for departments and partners, ensuring invoices for partners are raised and chasing for payments.
  • Provision of accurate pre-season information and completion of post-season review and reporting to identify and mitigate challenges.
  • Contributing to additional projects and duties as required.

YOU’LL HAVE

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to organise, effectively prioritise and work to deadlines.
  • Experience in both stakeholder management and project management
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, in particular, Excel.
  • Very good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-motivated and able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
  • Weekend/evening work may be required during the busy cricket season.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days’ holiday
  • Private medical insurance
  • Non-contributory 8% pension
  • Life assurance
  • Free on-site gym
  • Subsidised canteen
  • 30% Castore discount

Strategy Manager – The Jockey Club

Based at: Location Flexible

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Strategy Manager to join our amazing Commercial team to identify & support delivery of commercial strategic projects and planning to drive long term revenue growth for The Jockey Club, ensuring that we act for the good of British racing in everything we do.

About The Jockey Club

The Jockey Club stages thrilling sporting occasions and live events nationwide including The Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival & The Derby. Owning & operating 15 course’s, millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences we offer through racing, music, food and entertainment on raceday’s and beyond.

As the largest commercial group in British racing, we are guided by our mission to act for the long term good of the sport. Every penny we make goes back into racing to promote excellence within Britain’s second biggest spectator sport. Our people are what makes this possible

At The Jockey Club people are at the heart of what we do and drive our success. We are inclusive and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Diverse, collaborative teams are pivotal to our success and support the potential and growth of all our people.

The Strategy Manager will

¨ Identify and support the Head of Strategy to deliver key strategic projects and new business initiatives that create a step change in Group revenues – both around core racing product and in new areas.

¨Develop financial models and cases to support your analysis and enable data-driven decision-making.

¨Distil data, insights and information into clear and compelling written presentations / strategic papers.

¨ Use a data-driven approach at all times, combining internal and external data where appropriate to drive decision making at every level.

¨ Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to prepare the analysis required to evaluate business, market and M&A opportunities.

¨ Support the Executive team to help monitor the strategic direction for the Group via annual and five-year planning processes.

¨ Drive a culture of insight-led continuous improvement across all revenue streams, such as raceday (ticketing, hospitality, catering), venue diversification, sponsorship, broadcast and digital media, and betting.

¨Act as a thought leader, sharing and applying learnings from other sports, leisure and entertainment organisations.

About you

¨ Experience of working in strategy functions in house or in a consulting firm

¨ Leading analysis and modelling within strategic projects

¨ High level of Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency

¨ Knowledge of trends in the leisure and sports industries

¨ Sound financial knowledge and understanding of business modelling.

¨ Outstanding analytical skills, including skills in financial modelling and strategic evaluation.

¨ Creativity and curiosity to find and apply data and comparable case studies to a strategic question.

What we offer in return

¨ All colleagues can go along to any of our race day or music events free of charge – along with 3 friends or family with our TeamPass Ticket scheme.

¨ An award-winning pension scheme provider with a generous employer contribution

¨ A healthcare cash back plan enabling you to claim money back on health & wellbeing services.

¨ 25 days annual leave

¨ Access to a suite of Learning & Development training resources from renowned providers

¨ A whole host of other benefits including free eyecare vouchers, a ride to work cycle scheme & discounts across varying retailers & services.

If you think you have everything we’re looking for and more, then we’d love to hear from you. Don’t hang around, our closing date for this vacancy is 1st March but we reserve the right to bring this forward if we have a large number of applications