Senior Mobility Manager

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Private medical insurance

Job summary

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited seeks a Senior Mobility Manager to lead the Host City mobility planning programme across the UK and Ireland, based at Wembley, with nationwide travel. You will establish strategy, standards and delivery, guiding a team of Mobility Managers and coordinating with host cities, transport partners and UEFA to ensure tournament-ready mobility plans.

The role requires senior leadership, stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration to integrate mobility with wider

Qualifications

• Significant experience in transport, mobility or operational planning within complex multi-stakeholder environments.
• Experience leading teams and delivering large-scale programmes or projects.
• Strong understanding of transport operations and major event delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead Host City Mobility Planning programme and establish framework, standards and processes.
• Build and develop a high-performing team of Mobility Managers.
• Oversee programme delivery aligned with tournament requirements and milestones.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and provide reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

Mobility planning

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Risk management

Event delivery

Job description

Senior Mobility Manager

Location: Wembley Stadium, London (with travel across the UK & Ireland)

Contract: Fixed-term | ASAP - Summer 2028

About UK & Ireland 2028 Limited

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is the local organising committee responsible for delivering UEFA EURO 2028 across the UK & Ireland. We work on behalf of the five Football Associations and in partnership with governments, host cities, stadiums and delivery partners to plan and deliver the tournament safely, inclusively and to world‑class standards.

About UEFA EURO 2028

UEFA EURO is one of the world’s largest sporting events. In 2028, it will be hosted across multiple cities in the UK & Ireland, requiring large‑scale coordination across transport, infrastructure, stadiums and public services. UEFA owns the tournament and sets requirements; UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is responsible for delivering it locally.

The Role

The Senior Mobility Manager is responsible for leading the development and delivery of the Host City mobility planning programme for UEFA EURO 2028 across the UK and Ireland.

The role will establish the strategic framework, standards and approach for Host City mobility planning, ensuring consistent and integrated delivery of tournament transport and mobility requirements across all Host Cities. Leading a team of Mobility Managers, the successful applicant will provide technical direction, programme oversight and stakeholder leadership, working closely with Host Cities, transport partners, UEFA and other internal functional areas to develop robust, deliverable and tournament‑ready mobility plans.

The role is critical in ensuring mobility planning is fully integrated with wider tournament operations and that Host Cities are supported to meet tournament requirements safely, efficiently and consistently.

What you’ll be doing

Leadership and Programme Delivery

• Lead the Host City Mobility Planning programme and establish the framework, standards and process for Host City mobility plans.
• Build, lead and develop a high‑performing team of Mobility Managers.
• Oversee programme delivery, ensuring plans are developed in line with tournament requirements, milestones and planning assumptions.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and issues and provide regular reporting to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Strategic Planning and Integration

• Ensure Host City mobility plans are integrated with wider national, regional and tournament mobility strategies.
• Provide strategic and operational guidance to support the development of robust, deliverable mobility concepts and plans.
• Review and challenge planning assumptions, operational proposals and transport solutions, identifying risks, dependencies and mitigation measures.
• Lead the development of testing, readiness and command‑and‑control planning frameworks relating to Host City mobility.

Stakeholder Management and Representation

• Act as the lead representative for Host City mobility planning across the tournament.
• Develop strong relationships with Host Cities, transport operators, local authorities, UEFA and other key partners.
• Represent UK&I 2028 at planning forums, working groups and stakeholder meetings.
• Influence and align stakeholders to support delivery of tournament objectives and mobility requirements.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Serve as the central point of coordination for Host City mobility planning across UK&I 2028.
• Work closely with Host City, Safety & Security, Stadium, Operations and other functional areas to ensure integrated planning and delivery.
• Promote best practice, consistency and knowledge sharing across the Host City portfolio.

What we’re looking for

Essential experience and skills:

• Significant experience in transport, mobility or operational planning within complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Experience leading teams and delivering large‑scale programmes or projects.
• Strong understanding of transport operations, mobility planning and major event delivery.
• Proven ability to assess, challenge and assure complex operational plans.
• Experience working with public sector partners, transport operators and event stakeholders.
• Experience managing risks, dependencies, budgets and programme reporting.

Please see the attached role profile for full details

Why apply?

We offer a competitive salary and benefits (including 25 days holiday, pension and private medical insurance), alongside the opportunity to be part of a landmark international sporting event.

Location & Working Pattern

Based at Wembley Stadium, with travel across the UK & Ireland as required.

• 2026: 3 days/week onsite
• 2027: 3-4 days/week onsite
• 2028: Full‑time onsite during tournament delivery

Everyone is welcome

We’re hiring for excellence through inclusion

We’re building a skilled, values‑led workforce that reflects the diversity of the UK and Ireland. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and don’t expect a traditional career path.

We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments - please contact [e-mail].

All roles are subject to appropriate DBS checks.