Vehicle Access and Parking Operations Manager

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Private medical insurance

Opportunity to be part of a landmark国际

Reasonable adjustments available on re

Job summary

Global Sports Jobs Limited is seeking a Vehicle Access and Parking Operations Manager to lead venue transport operations for UEFA EURO 2028 across nine match venues in the UK and Ireland. You will develop transport plans, manage parking, and coordinate with UEFA and local mobility teams to ensure seamless onsite movement for teams, referees and guests.

This senior role requires proven event transport experience, strong stakeholder and supplier management, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within an event transport environment.
• Experience delivering projects to deadlines.
• Demonstrable experience of stakeholder and supplier management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Appointment is subject to appropriate DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Develop Venue Transport Operations Plans for all EURO 2028 match venues.
• Build and maintain relationships with UEFA stakeholders and venue contacts to ensure alignment.
• Support procurement, contracting and reconciliation of external parking areas and providers.
• Develop and implement vehicle access and parking policies in line with UEFA guidelines.
• Coordinate with mobility teams to integrate Local Area Traffic Management into transport planning.
• Provide leadership to Vehicle Access and Parking Coordinators during tournament delivery.
• Demonstrate inclusive behaviours and a safe, collaborative work environment.

Skills

Event transport management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Project delivery

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About the Role

The Vehicle Access and Parking Operations Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of event transport operations at venue level across all nine UEFA EURO 2028 match venues. The role ensures seamless delivery of parking operations and onsite vehicle movement for key client groups including teams, referees and tournament guests. The post-holder acts as a key point of contact within the UK & Ireland 2028 Event Transport team for all venue transport matters, working closely with the Venue Transport Manager and UEFA's Vehicle Access and Parking Operations Specialist. During tournament time, the role serves as the primary escalation point for Vehicle Access and Parking Operations Coordinators at designated match venues.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Venue Transport Operations Plans for all EURO 2028 match venues.
• Build and maintain key working relationships with the UEFA Vehicle Access and Parking Operations Specialist and EURO 2028 match venue points of contact to ensure alignment across all levels of planning.
• Support the processes of procurement, contracting and reconciliation of external parking areas and parking management service providers.
• Work alongside UEFA and UK & Ireland 2028 colleagues to develop and implement vehicle access and parking policies and procedures in line with UEFA guidelines and tournament requirements, ensuring they are clearly communicated
• Understood and consistently applied by Host City Vehicle Access and Parking Coordinators.
• Coordinate with the UK and Ireland 2028 Mobility team and local mobility stakeholders to ensure that all mobility planning, including Local Area Traffic Management Plans, is factored into vehicle access and parking operations planning and vice versa.
• Provide operational leadership and support to Vehicle Access and Parking Coordinators at designated venues during tournament time, acting as a key point of escalation and providing direction and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate inclusive behaviours that support a respectful, safe and collaborative work environment.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience working within an event transport environment.
• Previous experience delivering projects to a strict deadline.
• Demonstrable experience of stakeholder and supplier management.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Computer-literate in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrates the organisation's defined strengths: adaptability in complex environments, enabling and motivating others, sound decision-making, creating inclusive team environments, driving results and standards, resilience and solutions focus, setting and upholding standards
• And building trusted partnerships.
• Appointment is subject to appropriate DBS checks.

Preferred Skills

• Experience within major sports tournaments.

Workplace

• 2027: 3–4 days per week onsite.
• 2028: full-time onsite during tournament delivery.
• Travel across the UK and Ireland as required.

Salary

• Competitive salary.

Benefits & Perks

• 25 days holiday.
• Pension.
• Private medical insurance.
• Opportunity to be part of a landmark international sporting event.
• Reasonable adjustments are available on request.