Event Project Lead – EMEA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee comprehensive project management for up to two SailGP events in various host cities.

• Maintain project timelines that align with the One Event Plan framework, SailGP governance, stage gates, and schedules.

• Facilitate communication, coordination, and alignment across departments and stakeholders.

• Provide frequent updates on milestones, risks, and operational readiness via the Championship Dashboard.

• Represent SailGP in the market and manage relationships with local stakeholders, fulfilling Host Venue Agreement obligations.

• Organize and document stakeholder meetings while fostering local engagement.

• Align Infrastructure and Operations teams concerning venue design, planning, construction, and dismantling activities.

• Oversee site operations and services, including health and safety, crowd management, catering, ticketing, branding, and accreditation.

• Act as the primary on-site integration point for infrastructure, commercial, fan experience, and operational needs.

• Create and manage event budgets, financial reports, forecasts, budget tracking, and variance analysis.

• Ensure compliance with global procurement, finance, and legal policies.

• Supervise safety plans, risk registers, and emergency management strategies, ensuring alignment with local regulations and internal protocols.

• Lead the permitting and licensing processes while liaising with local authorities.

• Manage documentation for permissions, tracking systems, and briefings.

• Assist the Experience team in providing inclusive fan experiences, ticketing solutions, spectator showcases, and localized content.

• Coordinate event announcements and ticket sales initiatives with regional and global marketing teams.

• Monitor and adjust ticketing and promotional strategies as necessary.

• Support on-site partnership delivery and fulfillment in accordance with commercial goals and contractual obligations.

• Serve as the Head of Event for at least two SailGP events each season.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in large-scale event planning, staging, and operations, ideally within an international or high-performance sporting context.

• Strong leadership abilities, stakeholder management skills, and cross-functional project coordination experience.

• Direct experience managing intricate event budgets with a proven record of commercial accountability.

• Capacity to excel under pressure and navigate complex, fast-paced live event situations.

• Some travel to the London headquarters will be necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• An equal opportunity workplace dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion.