Global Shipping & Logistics Lead — Live Events

1st Executive; Fareham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Executive is seeking a Logistics & Shipping lead to support the Director of Logistics for a global sporting events business. You will drive multimodal freight operations and coordinate with port authorities, vessel agents, and on-site teams to meet tight event windows.

The role involves global travel to events, ensuring compliance, safety, and efficient dockside procedures while managing budgets and documentation for international shipments.

Responsibilities

• Global Freight & Asset Movement: Manage the end-to-end multimodal shipping lifecycle (sea, air, road) for all assets, ensuring safe, seamless transit across all global destinations.
• Serve as the primary operational lead with local port authorities to optimise routes, resolve real-time transit disruptions, and control freight budgets.
• Partner with vessel agents to execute master stowage plans-ensuring containers, specialized cradles, and loose freight are positioned for optimal space, weight distribution, and stability.
• Map and execute load/discharge schedules tailored to port, tidal, and geographic constraints, synchronizing quayside activities to meet tight, non-negotiable event windows.
• Own and enforce dockside Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring operational safety and strict compliance across all on-site teams.
• Oversee strict container loading, dispatch, and unloading sequences to align precisely with fast-paced race village build and de-rig timelines.
• Partner with the Compliance Lead to manage international shipping documentation, including ATA Carnets, Bills of Lading, customs declarations, and venue permits.

Job description

1st Executive is seeking a Logistics & Shipping lead to support the Director of Logistics for a global sporting events business. You will drive multimodal freight operations and coordinate with port authorities, vessel agents, and on-site teams to meet tight event windows.

The role involves global travel to events, ensuring compliance, safety, and efficient dockside procedures while managing budgets and documentation for international shipments.