Matchweek & Broadcast Operations Lead

Relevent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Relevent Football Partners in London seeks a Matchweek & Broadcast Operations Lead to drive world-class matchweek and broadcast operations for UMCC rights.

You will collaborate with UEFA, UC3, and media partners to ensure seamless delivery, onboarding of host broadcasters, and high-quality live coverage across multiple territories.

Qualifications

• Senior-level live sports broadcast and venue operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of broadcast production workflows and host broadcaster operations.
• Experience delivering large-scale, multi-venue sporting events.
• Experience working with UEFA competitions is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of the new UEFA Men's Club Competitions rights cycle.
• Coordinate with UEFA and media partners to deliver best-in-class live match coverage across UMCC.
• Plan and deliver engaging media partner workshops with UEFA and internal teams.
• Work collaboratively across the team to provide exceptional service to media partners and stakeholders.
• Manage matchweek operational planning, bookings, and venue-related services.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance services and processes.
• Act as a senior operational representative, building trusted relationships with UEFA, UC3, media partners and suppliers.
• Contribute to operational strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and promote a high-performance, collaborative team culture.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Customer-focused

Influence and collaboration

Commercial awareness

Emotional intelligence

Teamwork in fast-paced environments

International mindset

Proactive and organised

Willingness to travel

Fluent English

Job description

Job Title: Matchweek & Broadcast Operations Lead

Location: London

Role Type: Permanent, Full Time

Reports to: Head of Matchweek and Broadcast Operations

About Relevent Football Partners

Relevent Football Partners (RFP) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Relevent, purpose-built to commercialise the UEFA men’s club competitions globally. An independent entity, RFP is tasked with providing UC3 — the joint venture between UEFA and European Football Clubs (EFC) — strategic and sales support in the worldwide marketing and sale of media, sponsorship, and licensing rights for the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Youth League, and the UEFA Futsal Champions League.

Following the UC3 tender process, Relevent Football Partners was awarded the commercial rights to the UEFA men’s club competitions (Champions League, Europa League and Conference League) on a global basis for the 2027 to 2033 cycle.

As such, Relevent Football Partners is now seeking to build a truly world class business focused on the monetisation of these commercial rights.

Position Summary

The Matchweek & Broadcast Operations Lead is a key role within the Relevent Football Partners Media Rights Team. Based in London and reporting to the Head of Matchweek & Broadcast Operations, the successful candidate will play a leading role in the development and delivery of world-class matchweek and broadcast operational services for media partners across UEFA Men's Club Competitions (UMCC).

Drawing on extensive experience in sports broadcasting and production operations, the Matchweek & Broadcast Operations Lead will work closely with media partners to help maximise the value of their UMCC rights. The role requires a highly collaborative approach, working within an integrated, high-performing team of matchweek, broadcast operations, and production specialists to ensure the highest standards of operational delivery.

The Matchweek & Broadcast Operations Lead will build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including media partners, UEFA, UC3, and appointed supplier partners, ensuring effective communication, seamless coordination, and a best-in-class service throughout the rights cycle. A strong focus on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement will be critical to success in the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of the new UEFA Men's Club Competitions (UMCC) rights cycle, working closely with UEFA, UC3, supplier partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition ahead of the 2027/28 season.
• Coordinate with UEFA and media partners to deliver best-in-class live match coverage across all UMCC competitions, including the onboarding and integration of new host broadcasters.
• Plan and deliver engaging media partner workshops in collaboration with UEFA and internal teams throughout the rights cycle.
• Work collaboratively across the Matchweek & Broadcast Operations team and wider Media Rights function to provide exceptional service to media partners and stakeholders.
• Manage matchweek operational planning, bookings, and venue-related services in partnership with UEFA, media partners, and supplier partners to ensure seamless delivery.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance services and operational processes, using stakeholder feedback and aligning with strategic and commercial objectives.
• Act as a senior operational representative of Relevent Football Partners, building trusted relationships with UEFA, UC3, media partners, and supplier stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of operational strategy and continuous improvement initiatives across the rights cycle.
• Support and promote a high-performance, collaborative team culture.

Key Experience

• Senior-level live sports broadcast and venue operations experience, ideally within football or other premium sports properties.
• Strong knowledge of broadcast production workflows, host broadcaster operations, rights-holder requirements, and matchday delivery.
• Proven stakeholder management, building effective relationships with broadcasters, rights holders, venues, suppliers, and media partners across international events.
• Experience delivering large-scale, multi-venue sporting events, including broadcast operations, media partner onboarding, operational planning, and matchweek delivery across multiple territories.
• Track record of operational leadership and continuous improvement, including workshops, stakeholder engagement, and enhancing service delivery.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced international environments, managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and diverse cultural stakeholders.
• Experience supporting media rights partners and broadcasters, with an understanding of how operational services contribute to rights value, partner satisfaction, and commercial objectives.
• Experience working with UEFA competitions is preferable.

Skills And Attributes

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Customer-focused with a passion for delivering exceptional service.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across complex stakeholder groups.
• Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High emotional intelligence, sound judgement, and adaptability.
• Experience working within high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.
• International mindset with experience working across multiple cultures and territories.
• Proactive, organised, and results-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of UEFA competitions and systems (including FAME and BBS) desirable.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.
• Fluent English essential; additional languages desirable

Why Join Us

At Relevent Football Partners, you’ll be part of a passionate, global team committed to shaping the future of football in innovative and impactful ways. We offer a collaborative culture, exciting growth opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in one of the world’s most beloved sports.