Major Sports Events Manager

Strategy and Communications Strategy and Communications sits at the centre of the organisation, bringing together several teams with organisation-wide remits and mutual collaboration opportunities. The work of the directorate''s teams includes delivery of major events, designing and leading public affairs or marketing campaigns, providing data, evidence and analysis, leading cross-organisational programmes, to making sure we plan for and can respond to emerging events or emergencies in our city. About the team The Major Sports Events Manager is responsible for managing the GLA''s involvement in the portfolio of international major sports events that take place in London; and for overseeing the development and delivery of the GLA''s major sports events strategy. About the role A key fundamental of the role is to act as the day-to-day lead for the multitude of major sports events that take place across the city; and to manage the GLA''s relationships with a range of sporting organisations and other key partners. The role involves working closely with the Mayor''s Office and Senior Managers on key GLA policies relating to the Major Sports Events portfolio; and forging excellent relationships with senior people across international and national sports federations and national governing bodies of sport. The successful candidate will need to start the role by 5th January 2026. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential ..... full job details .....