Major Events Officer

British Cycling; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national cycling organization in the UK seeks a Major Events Officer to join their team. This role involves supporting the operational delivery of major cycling events, working across various disciplines. The ideal candidate will have strong organization and communication skills, a passion for sports event management, and a degree or equivalent experience. Competitive salary and benefits include a cycle to work scheme and generous holidays.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)

Holiday purchase scheme

Life Assurance

Pension

Qualifications

• Passion for sport event management.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Solution-focused and collaborative mindset.
• Knowledge of cycle sport is preferable.
• Good level of general education, preferably degree level.
• High degree of computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of British Cycling's Major Events portfolio.
• Liaise with event delivery partners and suppliers.
• Manage operational delivery areas such as accreditation and logistics.
• Provide excellent service to all customers.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and partners.

Skills

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive attitude

Problem-solving

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

As Major Events Officer, you will be a key part of the major events team, supporting the operational delivery of British Cycling Venutures' growing event portfolio, working across a variety of events and disciplines you will be at the beating heart of our event delivery team.

Responsibilities

• Working at operational level, in a small evolving team, you will support the delivery of British Cycling's Major Events portfolio.
• You will work across functional areas during the planning, set-up, delivery, breakdown and closedown of our major events across disciplines.
• You will be the first point of contact for general enquiries about Major Events, providing excellent service to all customers.
• Liaise with event delivery partners, suppliers and contractors to develop plans in the lead-up to, and during events.
• You will support operational delivery functional areas such as:
• Accreditation
• Catering
• Equipment and Logistics
• Team and Athlete Services
• Travel and Accommodation
• Workforce and Volunteers
• You will thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment, excited to build positive relationships with colleagues, external stakeholders and delivery partners to deliver world class events.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Have a passion for sport event management.
• Strong organisation and communication skills, with an ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team.
• Solution-focused collaborator who is comfortable in high-energy team environments - pro-active and with a can-do attitude.
• While knowledge of cycle sport is preferable and passion for the sport even more desirable, what makes you stand out is your drive to be the best at what you do, remaining proactive in your approach to your work.
• A good level of general education, preferably degree level or equivalent.
• Display a high degree of computer proficiency.

British Cycling exists to bring the joy of cycling to everyone. 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.

Benefits

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