Host City Integrated Planning Manager

Organisation: UK & Ireland 2028 Limited
Salary: Competitive
Location: Wembley Stadium, London
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 10 May 2026
Job Description: Host City Integrated Planning Manager

Location: Wembley Stadium, London (with travel across the UK & Ireland)

Contract: Fixed-term | September 2026 – Summer 2028

About UK & Ireland 2028 Limited

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is the local organising committee responsible for planning and delivering UEFA EURO 2028 across the UK & Ireland. Working on behalf of the five Football Associations, we collaborate closely with governments, host cities, stadiums and delivery partners to ensure the tournament is delivered safely, inclusively and 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.

The Role

Drive the integration of Host City planning across UK & Ireland 2028 Limited (the Local Organising Company for UEFA EURO 2028) functional areas to support the delivery of a world-class tournament experience for ticket holders, fans and communities. Working within the Host City team, this role will ensure the coordination of all requirements which have an interdependency on operations planned and delivered by each Host City. This role will work closely with Host City Managers and the Programme Management Office to scope and run the integrated planning process, ensuring clear outcomes at all stages.

What you’ll be doing

Operational Planning

• Lead the integration of Host City operational planning across UK&I 2028 functions, ensuring alignment with UEFA requirements and Host City plans (designed and delivered by Host Cities).
• Build effective relationships with all internal UK&I 2028 functions who have a dependency on Host City operations including, Mobility, Safety & Security and Tournament Operations.
• Lead a comprehensive integrated planning process which is clearly communicated to all functions and brings together the complexities of planning inputs and outputs.
• Map and manage cross-function dependencies.
• Support in the mitigation and resolution of cross-functional risks and issues where these are critical to successful delivery.
• Create high-quality outputs from the Integrated Planning process which teams can utilise to progress detailed operational planning.
• Lead on the production of documentation for key meetings as required.

Project management

• Be an expert in the UEFA’s EURO 2028 Programme Management Tool and be responsible for effective use of the Tool in support of integrated Host City planning
• Work closely with Host City Managers to ensure the EURO 2028 PMO tool is updated accurately and provides the ‘single source of truth’ for Host City Planning.
• Ensure all PMO documentation relating to Host City delivery is accurate and reflects the overall status of planning and progress
• Work with the Programme Management Office to ensure all relevant monitoring and reporting processes are followed
• Execute additional tasks as required in order to meet the changing priorities.

Team

• Manage and support team performance.
• Provide direction and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Create an inclusive and high-performing team culture.

Please see the attached role profile for full details

What we’re looking for

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven track record in operational delivery of major international events in a Host City environment
• Experience of technical project management skills in an events environment including strong risk management skills
• Experience of collaborating on complex multi-agency projects
• Positive, proactive and practical approach to working collaboratively to resolve event planning issues
• Exceptional skills in building constructive relationships and communication channels to support strong stakeholder management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including ability to write and present high quality reports
• Working under pressure in a fast-paced environment, delivering work to deadlines whilst maintaining meticulous attention to detail

You are likely to be successful in this role if you demonstrate strengths such as:

• Adaptable – leads effectively in changing and complex environments.
• Catalyst – motivates and enables others to deliver outcomes.
• Critical Thinker – evaluates options and makes sound decisions.
• Inclusion – creates environments where people feel valued and included.
• Performance Focus – drives delivery of high standards and results.
• Positive Impact – maintains a positive attitude, resilience and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Pride – sets and upholds high standards of work.
• Relationship Manager – builds strong and trusted stakeholder relationships.

We also welcome

- Transferable skills from different sectors or career paths.
- Experience gained through voluntary, community or non-traditional routes.
- Candidates who may not meet every requirement but demonstrate potential.

Why apply?

We offer a competitive salary (plus benefits of 25 days holiday, contributory pension, Private Medical Insurance etc), which coupled with the opportunity to be part of one of the biggest sporting events to ever take place across UK & Ireland we think makes for an exciting place to be!

Where is the role based?

Our head office is based at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London, however, depending on your role, you may be required to travel across the UK and Ireland to our 9 Stadiums and 8 Host Cities, with some roles being based in those locations.

Because we are an event delivery organisation, time together in person is essential for effective planning and collaboration.

- In 2026, most colleagues work at least three days a week from Wembley.
- In 2027, this will increase to 3–4 days a week as operations intensify.
- In 2028, during tournament delivery, full-time onsite working will be required.

Everyone is welcome

We’re hiring for excellence through inclusion

We’re building a skilled, values-led workforce that reflects the diversity of the UK and Ireland. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities — and we don’t expect everyone to have followed a traditional path to get here.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please email any requests to careers@uki2028.com. We’ll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

All employees will be subject to a DBS check appropriate to the nature of the role and in line with our commitment to providing a safe and inclusive working environment.
How to apply: Please read the full role profile and submit your application via our careers site: https://careers.uki2028.com/job/871275