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# Event Transport Integration and Readiness Manager

- **Company:** UK & Ireland 2028
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Catalyst (Software), Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbd851b3fda6993d820337597644cfe857/eaa

## About the Role

Essential experience and skills:

 - Proven experience working within an Event Transport environment, preferably within major sports tournaments.
 - Previous experience delivering projects to a strict deadline.
 - Demonstrable experience of stakeholder and supplier management.
 - Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
 - Computer-literate: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.
Please see the attached role profile for full details
How you'll succeed
Adaptable - leads in complex environments.
Catalyst - enables and motivates others.
Critical Thinker - makes sound decisions.

## Description

The Event Transport Integration and Readiness Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth implementation of event transport operations across all domains. Working closely with UEFA's Event Transport Project Management and Planning Specialist, Senior Event Transport Managers and Event Transport domain leads within UK & Ireland 2028 and UEFA, the Integration and Readiness Manager will maintain responsibility for the onboarding and training programme for all Host City based Event Transport staff commencing roles in 2028. This role will gain a broad understanding of Event Transport operations across all domains to ensure seamless and uniform delivery of Event Transport operations across all EURO 2028 Host Cities.
The Event Transport Integration and Readiness Manager will act as a key point of resilience during Tournament Time for UK and Ireland 2028's Senior Event Transport Manager and will have line management responsibilities for all Host City Transport Managers.
What you'll be doing

 - Support the Senior Transport Manager in the overall planning, coordination and operational readiness of the EURO 2028 Event Transport function.
 - Develop and implement the Event Transport recruitment strategy, working with relevant stakeholders to establish staffing requirements, recruitment timelines, processes and deployment models across all Host Cities and Transport domains.
 - Lead the development and delivery of comprehensive onboarding, induction and training programmes for Event Transport staff, ensuring personnel are equipped with the knowledge, skills and operational understanding required for their roles.
 - Work with colleagues from Event Transport and Programme Management teams to develop and maintain an integrated Event Transport readiness programme, coordinating tabletop exercises and rehearsals to ensure staff, plans, processes and systems are fully prepared for Tournament time.
 - Maintain oversight across all Event Transport domains ensuring effective integration, coordination and understanding of operational dependencies.
 - During Tournament year, provide administrative line management for Host City Transport Managers, supporting their performance, development, deployment and coordination across the Event Transport function.
 - Coordinate the integration of Event Transport plans, requirements and operational concepts into Host City implementation plans, ensuring consistent and coordinated delivery across all Host Cities.
 - Provide operational leadership and decision-making support during Tournament time, acting as a key point of escalation and providing resilience to the Senior Transport Manager as required.
 - Demonstrate inclusive behaviours that support a respectful, safe and collaborative work environment., Based at Wembley Stadium, with travel across the UK & Ireland as required.
2027: 3-4 days/week onsite
2028: Full-time onsite during tournament delivery
Application Process
Our process is designed to be clear and fair:

 1. Application review.
 2. Online assessment (role dependent).
 3. Interview(s) - typically first stage via MS Teams and final stage in Wembley Stadium.
 4. Offer.
We aim to keep candidates informed throughout.
Everyone is welcome
We're hiring for excellence through inclusion