Vehicle Access and Parking Operations Manager

LGBT Jobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Pension

Job summary

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is recruiting a Vehicle Access and Parking Operations Manager to lead the development and delivery of event transport operations at Wembley Stadium and across UK & Ireland venues. You will collaborate with UEFA, venue contacts and mobility teams to ensure smooth vehicle movement and parking for teams, referees and guests during UEFA EURO 2028.

The role requires delivering transport plans, managing external providers and coordinating across multiple venues in a

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Event Transport environment, preferably major sports tournaments.
• Experience delivering projects to deadlines.
• Experience with stakeholder and supplier management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Computer-literate: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop Venue Transport Operations Plans for all EURO 2028 match venues.
• Build and maintain relationships with UEFA and venue contacts to align planning.
• Support procurement, contracting and reconciliation of parking areas and providers.
• Develop and implement Vehicle Access and Parking policies in line with UEFA guidelines.
• Coordinate with Mobility teams to ensure Local Area Traffic Management plans are integrated.
• Provide operational leadership to Coordinators at venues during Tournament time.

Skills

Event Transport

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vehicle Access and Parking Operations Manager

Vehicle Access and Parking Operations Manager

Location: London, UK

Job Type: Contract

Highlighted points for this job

Fixed-term contract from April 2027 to Summer 2028

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

Responsibility for development and implementation of event transport operations

Essential experience in event transport, especially major sports tournaments

Competitive salary and benefits including 25 days holiday and private medical insurance

Role involves working closely with UEFA and UK&I2028 colleagues

Vehicle Access and Parking Operations Manager

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

Contract: Fixed-term |April 2027 - 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 Vehicle Access and Parking Operations Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of event transport operations at a venue level. Working closely with varied functional areas as well as liaising directly with venue contacts, the Venue Access and Parking Operations Manager will ensure seamless delivery of parking operations and onsite vehicle movement for key client groups including Teams, Referees and Tournament Guests across all nine EURO 2028 match venues.

The Vehicle Access and Parking Operations Manager will act as a key point of contact within the UK and Ireland 2028 Event Transport team for all venue transport matters, working closely with both the Venue Transport Manager and UEFA’s Vehicle Access and Parking Operations Specialist. During Tournament Time the Vehicle Access and Parking Operations Manager will act as the primary escalation point for Vehicle Access and Parking Operations Coordinators at designated match venues.

What you’ll be doing

• Development of Venue Transport Operations Plans for all EURO 2028 match venues.
• Build and maintain key working relationships with 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&I2028 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 UK and Ireland 2028 Mobility team and local mobility stakeholders to ensure that all mobility planning, including Local Area Traffic Management Plans are 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.

What we’re looking for

Essential experience and skills:

• Proven experience working within an Event Transport environment, preferably within major sports tournaments.
• Previous experience delivering projects to a strict deadline.
• Demonstrable experience of stakeholder and supplier management.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Computer-literate: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.

Please see the attached role profile for full details

How you’ll succeed

• Adaptable - leads in complex environments.
• Catalyst - enables and motivates others.
• Critical Thinker - makes sound decisions.
• Inclusion - creates inclusive team environments.
• Performance Focus - drives results and standards.
• Positive Impact - shows resilience and solutions focus.
• Pride - sets and upholds standards.
• Relationship Manager - builds trusted partnerships.

These strengths may be assessed during application, assessment and interview.

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.

• 2027: 3-4 days/week onsite

Application Process

Our process is designed to be clear and fair:

• Application review.
• Interview(s) - typically first stage via MS Teams and final stage in Wembley Stadium.
• Offer.

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout.

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.

All roles are subject to appropriate DBS checks.