Mobility Manager - Euro 28

London Gov; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days’ annual leave

Interest free season ticket loan

Interest free bicycle loan

Career average pension scheme

Job summary

London Gov is seeking a lead for the Mobility workstream of UEFA EURO 2028 in London. You will plan and coordinate mobility and transport to ensure safe, efficient spectator and stakeholder movement during the tournament.

You will work with UEFA, TfL and partners, integrating mobility with broader city operations. The role requires strong collaboration, planning and communication skills across diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of events industry and operational delivery.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders/workstreams for transport and mobility planning at large events.
• Experience in operational planning for transport, spectator movement, accessibility and crowd management.
• Experience developing mobility or transport plans and coordinating delivery with partner organisations.
• Experience managing supplier, contractor and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience operating in politically sensitive environments and handling communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mobility workstream for EURO 2028 in London.
• Coordinate transport and mobility planning with UEFA, TfL and delivery partners.
• Develop plans to ensure safe, efficient and accessible movement of spectators and stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with transport operators, local authorities and event partners.
• Drive readiness through workshops, exercises and planning meetings.
• Monitor risks, issues and dependencies across the mobility programme.
• Prepare briefings and updates for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Mobility planning

Stakeholder coordination

Operational planning

Events delivery

Supplier management

Public affairs comms

Job description

Interview date: w/c 5th & 12th October 2026

Strategy and Communications

Strategy and Communications sits at the centre of the organisation, bringing together several teams with organisation-wide remits and mutual collaboration opportunities. The work of the directorate’s teams includes delivery of major events, designing and leading public affairs or marketing campaigns, providing data, evidence and analysis, leading cross-organisational programmes, to making sure we plan for and can respond to emerging events or emergencies in our city.

About the team

EURO 2028 sits within the GLA Major Sport Events Team

About the role

This role will lead the planning and coordination of the Mobility workstream for UEFA EURO 2028 in London.

Working to the Senior Manager, City Operations, the postholder will develop and coordinate mobility and transport plans that support the safe, efficient and accessible movement of spectators, workforce, residents, teams, officials and VIPs throughout the tournament.

The role will work closely with UEFA, UK & Ireland 2028, Transport for London, host venues and transport partners to support the successful delivery of mobility operations in London. The postholder will also work in close partnership with the City Operations Manager – Safety, Security and Services to ensure mobility planning is fully integrated within the wider city operations programme.

What your day will look like

• Leading the Mobility workstream for EURO 2028 in London.
• Coordinating transport and mobility planning with UEFA, TfL and key delivery partners.
• Developing plans to support the safe, efficient and accessible movement of spectators and tournament stakeholders.
• Managing relationships across transport operators, local authorities and event partners.
• Driving operational readiness through workshops, exercises and planning meetings.
• Monitoring risks, issues and operational dependencies across the mobility programme.
• Preparing briefings and updates for senior stakeholders.

Skills, knowledge and experience

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

• Knowledge and experience of the events industry, particularly operational delivery.
• Experience of coordinating the work of multiple stakeholders and workstreams to support transport and mobility planning and delivery for large-scale events or projects.
• Experience of operational planning and delivery, particularly in relation to transport, mobility, spectator movement, accessibility and crowd management within a major event or complex operational environment.
• Experience of developing mobility or transport plans and coordinating delivery across partner organisations.
• Experience of managing supplier,contractorand stakeholder relationships.
• Experience of operating in a politically sensitive environment and handling communications in this context.

Building & Managing Relationships

…is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.

Level 3 indicators of effective performance

• Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support GLA objectives
• Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities
• Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict
• Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus,trustand respect
• Deliversobjectivesby bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership

Communicating and Influencing

… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible andarticulate, andengage with us.

Level 3 indicators of effective performance

• Encourages and supports teams in engaging in transparent and inclusive communication
• Influences others and gains buy-in using compelling, well thought through arguments
• Negotiates effectively to deliver GLA priorities
• Synthesises the complex viewpoints of others, recognises where compromise is necessary and brokers agreement
• Advocates positively for the GLA both within and outside the organisation

Planning & Organising

… is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.

Level 3 indicators of effective performance

• Prioritises work in line with key team or project deliverables
• Makes contingency plans to account for changing work priorities,deadlinesand milestones
• Identifiesand consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work
• Pays close attention to details, ensuring team’s work is delivered to a high standard
• Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met

Responding to Pressure and Change

… is being flexible and adapting positively, to sustain performance when the situation changes, workload increases, tensions rise or priorities shift.

Level 3 indicators of effective performance

• Maintains a focus on key priorities and deliverables, staying resilient in the face of pressure
• Anticipates and adapts flexibly to changing requirements
• Uses challenges as an opportunity to learn and improve
• Participates fully and encourages others to engage in change initiatives
• Manages team’s well-being, supporting them to cope with pressure and change

Responsible use of Resources

…is taking personal responsibility for using and managing resources effectively,efficientlyand sustainable

Level 3 indicators of effective performance

• Allocates financial and people resources efficiently to maximise value for team and wider organisation
• Thinks in terms of maximum efficiency when planning resource allocation
• Implements good practice on efficient use of resources
• Monitors financial performance and efficiency of own team, ensuring delivery of work within budget
• Negotiates and manages contracts responsibly across a diverse supplier base

Decision Making

… is forming sound, evidence-based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery, and taking accountability for results.

Level 3 indicators of effective performance

• Takes decisions as necessaryon the basis ofthe information available
• Makes decisions without unnecessarily referring to others
• Involves and consults internal and external stakeholders early in decisions thatimpactthem
• Identifiespotential barriers to decision making and initiates action to move a situation forward
• Demonstrates awareness of the GLA’s decision making processes and how to use them

The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework

This role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL).

Assessment process

Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.

If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.

The interview/assessment date is: w/c 5th & 12th October 2026

Equality, diversity and inclusion

London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.

Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.

GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role.
In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

Additional Information

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.

If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying

• On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;
• successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and
• at least 18 months service with the GLA

If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete theApproval for secondment application form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.

If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. For further information, please seeSecondment Policy and Procedure .

IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete theApproval for secondment application form as it is not a secondment.

If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application.

The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation, and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.

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