EURO 2028 EVENT SITE PRODUCTION MANAGER

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking a Senior Manager, Event Site Production to lead planning and delivery of production and site management for UEFA EURO 2028 official tournament sites and city centre locations. This pivotal role will coordinate production planning, supplier management and site readiness to showcase Cardiff's ambition on the world stage.

You will oversee multi-site delivery, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and efficient operation within tight timescales, helping to create a

Qualifications

• Experienced and highly organised event production professional with a strong track record of delivering complex, large-scale events.
• Experience leading production planning across multiple sites, managing suppliers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of detailed production plans, site schedules, build/break programmes and operational readiness arrangements.
• Oversee appointment and management of production suppliers, contractors and specialist event teams.
• Coordinate delivery of temporary infrastructure and services including structures, staging, power, lighting, fencing, branding, broadcast and crowd management infrastructure.
• Ensure sites are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with legislative, regulatory and Council requirements.

Skills

Event production

Site operations

Supplier management

Project planning

Job description

Cardiff is proud to host the opening match and five further fixtures of UEFA EUROs 2028, welcoming hundreds of thousands of fans and placing our capital city on the global stage. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase Cardiff's ambition, creativity and world renowned Welsh welcome.

Cardiff Council is building a skilled and experienced team to deliver UEFA EURO 2028 and is seeking a Senior Manager, Event Site Production to lead the planning and delivery of production and site management across official tournament sites and city centre event locations.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of the largest sporting events ever hosted in Wales and help create a lasting legacy for Cardiff and its communities.

About the job

Working closely with the Project Lead, EURO 2028 delivery team, statutory partners and key stakeholders, you will lead the development and delivery of detailed production plans, site schedules, build and break programmes and operational readiness arrangements.

You will oversee the appointment and management of production suppliers, contractors and specialist event teams, coordinating the delivery of temporary infrastructure and services including structures, staging, power, lighting, fencing, branding, broadcast and crowd management infrastructure. You will ensure sites are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with legislative, regulatory and Council requirements.

What We Are Looking For From You

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised event production professional with a strong track record of delivering complex, large scale events, site operations or temporary event infrastructure.

You will have proven experience of leading production planning and delivery across multiple sites, managing suppliers and contractors, and coordinating complex operational activity within challenging timescales.

UEFA EURO 2028 is a once in a generation opportunity to help shape Cardiff's future. In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering a safe, welcoming and world class events that showcases our city to millions of people around the world. You will share our passion and enthusiasm to deliver an exciting chapter for Cardiff and contribute to the legacy and successful delivery of largescale events in our capital city.

Additional information

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

This post is temporary until 30 September 2028.

Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.

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Job Category Arts / Events / Tourism / Culture

Department Development & Growth

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary