Lead coordination for landmark sporting events with UK Sport, supporting Tour de France and engaging partners across government and delivery bodies
The Organisation recruiting for this post is UK Sport, the national agency that invests National Lottery and Government funds to amplify British success at elite international competition. UK Sport’s purpose is to lead high-performance sport and to enable extraordinary moments that enrich lives.
This advertising pack describes a practical, delivery-focused opportunity: a full-time Mega Event Officer post that will sit within the broader Events Team and contribute to programmes that connect sport, communities and policy.
This vacancy offers a salary of £39,000 and is based in Loughborough, London or Manchester with regular remote working.
The contract is fixed term to 31 March 2028 and the role is advertised on a full-time basis. Important dates to note in the selection timetable are the application closing date: 28 April 2026 and the headline interview date of 6 May 2026.
The process includes multi-stage interviews on specified dates detailed below.
Role overview
As a Mega Event Officer you will provide coordinated project support across a fast-moving events programme that attracts national attention. Your daily work will include scheduling and logistics, producing briefings, and maintaining constructive relationships with partners. You will help translate strategic aims into operational plans so stakeholders stay aligned. The role demands strong organisational skills and a willingness to operate at pace while maintaining accuracy. You will also deliver administrative and secretariat duties and help the team respond to emerging priorities tied to major events and government engagement.
Key responsibilities and event focus
The post will have a specific emphasis on supporting the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes Grand Départs 2027, described as the largest free-to-spectate sporting event to be held in the UK. Responsibilities include coordinating UK Sport and DCMS representation at international meetings, organising observer and stakeholder programmes, assisting on communications activity and working closely with delivery partners to ensure operational alignment. You will support planning and on-the-ground coordination and ensure information flows clearly between delivery partners and government stakeholders.
Events to support
Your duties will span a range of high-profile projects beyond the Tour de France, offering exposure to the diversity of major sport delivery. You may be asked to prepare material for internal governance, to support event operations, or to help design engagement activity with host cities and local authorities. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, where practical coordination underpins successful outcomes. The role will also involve keeping accurate records and producing timely updates for senior colleagues.
Working relationships and collaboration
You will collaborate closely with the Mega Events Lead, colleagues across the Events Team, and external partners including DCMS, local authorities, host cities and bodies such as Grand Départ GB 2027 Ltd. The role requires diplomacy and clarity when liaising with a wide range of stakeholders. You will act as a point of contact for cross-organisational activity, helping to convene meetings, follow up actions and maintain momentum. The ability to build rapport quickly and manage competing priorities will be central to your success.
Candidate profile and how to apply
We are seeking someone who is highly organised, proactive and comfortable working within public sector or comparable partnership environments. Ideal candidates will have experience engaging with government departments or local authorities and be adept at coordinating multi-stakeholder programmes. You should communicate clearly, focus on detail, and demonstrate a practical, can‑do approach to problem solving. A passion for sport and events is essential, as is the willingness to support fast-paced delivery and to assist senior colleagues when required.
Selection process and timelines
The recruitment process is staged. Interview availability includes Stage 1 on 6th / 12th May and Stage 2 on 19th / 20th May. The advertised interview date for the role is 6 May 2026 and candidates should be available for the scheduled panels. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted with further detail about the assessment and logistical arrangements. Please ensure you can commit to these windows when applying.
How to apply
To submit an application visit the UK Sport vacancies portal. The opportunity page includes the full job description and an online form. Applications must be completed before the closing date: 28 April 2026. If successful, you will join a team driving the delivery of some of the UK’s most visible sporting moments, contributing to a decade-focused mission to inspire and unite communities through high performance sport.
