Major Sports Events Manager

Job introduction

Job title: Major Sports Events Manager

A bit about us:

Culture Liverpool delivers worldclass culture, major international sporting events, unforgettable experiences, and city defining moments that bring people together, tell Liverpool’s stories, and showcase our city on the global stage.

From globally recognised cultural celebrations to major sporting spectacles we deliver world renowned events and create experiences that inspire pride and connect communities.

This role will be at the heart of bidding for future events and is critical to delivering the existing event portfolio which includes a groundbreaking inclusive multisport and cultural festival, hosting the stage 2 finish of the Tour de France and being a UEFA EURO 2028 host city.

If you want to shape the cultural and sporting heartbeat of an entire city — this is the place to be. Be part of the team that makes Liverpool shine.

The role:

• The role of Major Sports Events Manager will provide leadership and operational delivery for key major sporting events across Liverpool and the Liverpool City Region, including Stage 2 finish of the Tour de France in 2027
• Delivery of the Major Sports Events Manager role will include leading Host City planning, managing events specific workstreams and ensuring all commitments to partners, governing bodies and stakeholders are met to the highest standard
• In the role of Major Sports Events Manager, you will support major event bidding, contribute to the 10year Major Sports Event Strategy and manage relationships with partners such as National Governing Bodies, UK Sport and international federations
• The role of Major Sports Events Manager requires strong project leadership, effective stakeholder management and the ability to deliver high profile events that ensure worldclass athlete, spectator and resident experiences
• Your demonstrable knowledge as a Major Sports Events Manager will include project and events management, budget management, event governance, operational planning, bidding, and managing freelance event teams
• The role of Major Sports Events Manager will also support the governance of Sport Liverpool Board, oversee day to day delivery of allocated events, deputise for the Head of Major Sports Events where required and ensure sustainability, accessibility and social value are embedded into all planning

This post is fixed term for the purpose of delivering the 2026 – 2028 culture and sports event programme and will end October 2028.

Our offer to you:

• At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:

Closing date: midnight on Monday 23rd February 2026
Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 2nd March 2026
Interview date: W/C Monday 23rd March or W/C Monday 30th March 2026
Interview type: Face to Face Questions

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early and once the role is closed you will not be able to then complete your application and we will not re-open the role for you to complete your application. We recommend that you complete your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact : Susan McAdam, susan.mcadam@liverpool.gov.uk

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Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

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