Corporate Events Manager

British Cycling; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports organization in the UK is seeking an experienced event manager to lead corporate events and drive social impact through innovative experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, budget and stakeholder management experience, and a passion for sports. You will be responsible for delivering memorable events, managing VIP relationships, and ensuring smooth operational processes. This role offers a competitive salary and generous holidays, along with opportunities to motivate and lead teams.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)

Holiday purchase scheme

Life Assurance

Pension

Qualifications

• Strong demonstrable project management skills.
• A flexible and collaborative style, with a naturally consultative approach.
• Strong communicator with the ability to lead teams.
• Experience in budget and stakeholder management.
• Motivated and dynamic personality with strategic thinking.
• Attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a programme of corporate events aligned with priorities.
• Manage partner, sponsor, and VIP relationships.
• Program speakers, rider appearances, and manage event delivery.
• Lead operational delivery and manage the P&L.
• Source and secure venues for corporate events.

Skills

Project management skills

Collaborative style

Strong communication

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Team player

Motivational skills

Attention to detail

Political sensitivity

Supervisory skills

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

We have embarked on an exciting new journey, with a modernised commercial and events offering grounded in social impact and storytelling, harnessing the spotlight and inspiration of our athlete's performance on the world stage, and our growing portfolio of major events. We are working towards our three key priorities outlined in our strategy; to support and grow the sport to make cycling more inclusive and accessible, to lead on the world stage by winning and winning well, and to drive social impact by tackling inequalities through providing opportunities.

About you

Do you dream of bringing magical event experiences to life at British Cycling? In this role, you'll lead exciting projects working closely with internal and external partners to create unforgettable experiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment this is your chance to make a real impact!

Responsibilities

• Deliver a programme of corporate events, aligned with our priorities.
• Manage partner, sponsor, and VIP relationships across corporate and major events, working closely with relationship managers across the business.

Content and venue delivery

• Programming speakers, rider appearances, and commercial storytelling.
• Lead the operational delivery and manage the P&L of corporate events.

Event enhancements

• Lead on build schedules, access management, and event H&S compliance with specific procured suppliers.

Measurement and reporting

• Collect feedback, measuring ROI, and reporting outcomes.

Venue and infrastructure ownership

• Source, shortlist, and secure venues for corporate events, meetings, and hospitality activations.

Qualifications

• Strong demonstrable project management skills.
• A flexible and collaborative style, with a naturally consultative approach.
• A strong communicator with the ability to lead teams.
• Budget management experience.
• Stakeholder management experience.
• A team player with a passion for sports and an ability to motivate others.
• Self‑motivated and dynamic personality with entrepreneurial and strategic thinking.
• Attention to detail, reliable and discrete.
• Experience of successfully working in a politically and commercially sensitive environment.
• Ability to develop relevant contacts, to facilitate collaboration and capture emerging best practice.
• Have strong supervisory skills and be experienced in motivating and developing delivery partners.
• Display a high degree of computer proficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension