Programme Managers - Tournament Delivery

Organisation: UK & Ireland 2028 Limited
Salary: Competitive
Location: Wembley Stadium, London
Contract type
Closing date: 5 January 2026
Job Description: UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is the local organising committee responsible for planning and delivering UEFA EURO 2028 across the UK & Ireland. We work on behalf of the five Football Associations and in close partnership with governments, host cities, stadiums and communities to ensure the tournament is delivered to world-class standards.

About UEFA EURO 2028

The UEFA European Championship is one of the world’s biggest sporting events. In 2028, it will take place across the UK & Ireland, bringing significant operational scale and requiring close coordination between host cities, stadiums, government partners and UEFA.

We are recruiting three Programme Managers to support major areas of tournament delivery:

Programme Manager (Central Programme Management)
Programme Manager (Mobility)
Programme Manager (Safety & Security)
Each role provides structure, clarity and coordination across complex and high-profile programme areas.

What you’ll be doing

You will develop programme plans, manage risks and dependencies, and coordinate activity across internal teams and external delivery partners.

You will:

Build and maintain programme plans aligned to the tournament roadmap.
Coordinate delivery with host cities, stadiums, government partners and UEFA.
Produce high-quality reporting and dashboards for senior leaders.
Identify risks early and shape practical mitigation plans.
Bring clarity, structure and momentum to a fast-paced environment.
Support effective decision-making and cross-functional alignment.
What we’re looking for

We are looking for candidates with proven programme management experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. These roles sit within a lean and scaling organisation, requiring sound judgement, initiative and the ability to navigate complexity.

Key Criteria:

Programme management experience as part of a complicated programme with multiple delivery partners.
Strong understanding of risk management and reporting.
Experience preparing high-quality reporting for senior stakeholders.
Experience dealing with sensitive and complex matters.
Ability to deliver under pressure, to fixed deadlines, with a high level of initiative.
Strong stakeholder management skills (internal and external).
Excellent communication skills.
Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.
Experience working on a major sporting event is advantageous but not essential. More crucially, you will need programme management experience on a meaningful scale.
How to apply: Please see full details and apply here https://careers.uki2028.com/job/807289