Events Officer

England and Great Britain Hockey; Lee, Bisham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join England Hockey as an Events Officer for the EuroHockey Championships 2027. This role involves planning and delivering an iconic international event, leveraging your event management skills to create unforgettable experiences for spectators and participants alike. Play a crucial role in shaping the future of hockey in England while working with a passionate team.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on a major international event

Engage with top athletes and organizations

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in planning large-scale events.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering EuroHockey Championships 2027.
• Support other England Hockey events as needed.
• Coordinate travel and logistics for event venues.

Skills

Event Planning

Project Management

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Event Management or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Events Officer

EuroHockey Championships 2027 Flexible, but regular travel to Bisham Abbey NSC and Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre will be required

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Join the team delivering the biggest EuroHockey Championships in history.

In Summer 2027, England will host the EuroHockey Championships, welcoming Europe’s top men’s and women’s national teams to compete in what will be the largest EuroHockey event ever staged.

With group stages held at the iconic Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on Olympic Park, the tournament will reach its pinnacle in a spectacular 15,000 seater Big Stadium Hockey venue for the Semi Finals and Finals, setting a new benchmark for international hockey in Europe.

This is more than just a tournament; it’s a major international event with global broadcast reach, 100,000 spectators, and a platform to inspire future generations. With a bold ambition to raise the bar for the sport, the EuroHockey Championships 2027 will unite elite performance, unforgettable fan experiences, and lasting community impact.

We are building a team of passionate, skilled professionals to help deliver a world-class event, and we’d love you to be part of it.

The EuroHockey Championships 2027 Events Officer will support with the planning and delivery of the EuroHockey and EuroHockey ID Championships in the summer of 2027 as well as supporting other England Hockey Events as required. The Events Team form part of the wider Sport Department in the organisation.

Please download the full role description here

Please submit your CV (maximum 2 pages) with a one page covering letter by email to the Head of People, [e-mail] clearly identifying how your skills and experience are relevant to the requirements outlined in the job description and the unique qualities you will bring to the role.