Senior Overlay Manager

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A sports event organizing committee is seeking a Senior Overlay Manager to lead the overlay infrastructure planning for UEFA EURO 2028 across multiple venues in the UK and Ireland. This senior role requires strong project management and communication skills, as well as experience in delivering major events. The successful candidate will coordinate contractors, manage budgets, and ensure safety and quality standards throughout the tournament. Willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland is essential. Contract is fixed-term from April 2026 to Summer 2028.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering overlay for major events or complex, multi-site programmes.
• Strong understanding of temporary facilities and infrastructure requirements.
• Experience leading contractors and suppliers across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead overlay infrastructure strategy and delivery across multiple venues.
• Ensure compliance, safety and venue quality.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers.
• Manage budgets and schedules.

Skills

Project management skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Clear communication skills

Job description

Organisation UK & Ireland 2028 Limited

Salary Competitive. Location Wembley Stadium, London. Contract type Fixed-term from April 2026 to Summer 2028.

About UK & Ireland 2028 Limited

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is the local organising committee responsible for planning and delivering UEFA EURO 2028 across the UK & Ireland. We work on behalf of the five Football Associations and in close partnership with governments, host cities, stadiums and communities to ensure the tournament is delivered to world-class standards.

About UEFA EURO 2028

The UEFA European Championship is one of the world’s biggest sporting events. In 2028, it will take place across the UK & Ireland, bringing significant operational scale and requiring close coordination between host cities, stadiums, government partners and UEFA.

The Role

As Senior Overlay Manager, you will lead the strategic planning and delivery of all UK & Ireland overlay infrastructure across the tournament footprint. This includes temporary structures and installations that support safe operations, clear wayfinding, secure perimeters and high‑quality venue presentation. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will be the UK & Ireland lead for overlay, ensuring consistency, compliance and operational excellence across multiple venues, including stadia and team training facilities. This is a senior, hands‑on role suited to someone who combines strong technical expertise with calm leadership, sound judgement and the ability to coordinate delivery across multiple partners.

Responsibilities

Lead overlay infrastructure strategy and delivery across multiple venues. Ensure compliance, safety and venue quality. Coordinate contractors and suppliers. Manage budgets and schedules. Build relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering overlay for major events or complex, multi‑site programmes.
• A strong understanding of temporary facilities and infrastructure requirements.
• Experience leading contractors and suppliers across multiple locations.
• Strong project management, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Confidence working with budgets, suppliers and delivery schedules.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel across the UK & Ireland as required.