Competitions / Tournaments Manager - Sport

Job Description

Competitions / Tournament Manager - Sport

London | £40-45k + bonus & benefits

Competitions / Tournament Manager sought by a global sports federation, to lead the administration for major sports events across the calendar year.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in event operations & administration within the sports industry, whilst also having strong event planning & project management skills. This role will also oversee 2 more junior team members and therefore, line management experience would be very beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation within a tier-1 sport, and play a key role in the delivery of high-profile events.

Day-to-day:

• Create and maintain a Master Plan to ensure timelines and action points are adhered to, addressing any issues or delays as they arise.
• Take responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of the Master Plan, sharing updates and information with relevant departments as required.
• Serve as the central point of contact across all departments, maintaining oversight of all aspects Events, including sports operations, ticketing, transportation, hotels, security, live streaming, and communications.
• Act as the main point of contact for all participating nations at this level.
• Allocate and manage responsibilities assigned to team members.

Key Skills:

• Experience working in an international environment, particularly in international relations with federations or governing bodies.
• Proven background in event administration, within the sports industry
• Strong planning and organisational abilities, with the capacity to prioritise effectively and work independently.
• Advanced IT proficiency, particularly in developing and managing detailed project plans.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to assess playing formats and interpret sporting data and statistics etc.

If this role looks of interest, please apply with your most up-to-date CV and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more depth.