Accreditation Operations Lead for Major Sporting Events

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Private medical insurance

Job summary

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is seeking an Accreditation Operations Lead to plan, coordinate and deliver accreditation services across venues, ensuring services meet requirements and timelines. The role emphasizes collaboration, service mindset and high performance in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.

Based at Wembley with travel across the UK & Ireland, you will oversee background screening, hire and develop two direct reports in 2027 and the venue team in 2028, and foster an inclusive,

Qualifications

• Experience in Accreditation or leading operational functions in large events or complex environments.
• Experience managing and developing teams to deliver high-quality operational outcomes.
• Knowledge of accreditation, credentialing or related processes.
• Experience building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of data protection, confidentiality, compliance and information security.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to analyse data, produce reports, and use insights for decisions.
• Experience using operational database systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of accreditation operations across venues.
• Lead the implementation and management of background screening with authorities.
• Build and support the Accreditation Operations team, hiring reports in 2027 and 2028.
• Manage and support the team, setting objectives and resolving challenges.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, venues, security partners and suppliers.
• Track performance, identify process improvements and enhance compliance.
• Adapt to changing needs and take on additional responsibilities as required.
• Prioritise day-to-day activities to ensure high professional standards.

Skills

Accreditation operations

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Data protection & compliance

MS Office suite

Data analysis & reporting

Operational databases

Job description

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is seeking an Accreditation Operations Lead to plan, coordinate and deliver accreditation services across venues, ensuring services meet requirements and timelines. The role emphasizes collaboration, service mindset and high performance in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.

Based at Wembley with travel across the UK & Ireland, you will oversee background screening, hire and develop two direct reports in 2027 and the venue team in 2028, and foster an inclusive,