Associate Director – Sports & Major Events
Steer
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Senior
About the role
- Lead high-profile projects for major events, from strategy to delivery and sofa to seat.
- Act as a trusted advisor, building strong relationships and ensuring confidence in our delivery.
- Manage multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with architects, venue operators, and local authorities.
- Drive commercial success through accurate cost management, invoicing, and negotiation of fixed-price agreements.
- Prepare bids and proposals for major event frameworks, identify new opportunities within existing accounts, and develop strategies to expand our footprint.
- Liaise with venue operators, local authorities, and event organisers to align operational plans with regulatory requirements.
- Mentor junior staff and share expertise to strengthen team capability.
- Represent Steer at industry events and networking forums to build brand presence and generate leads.
Requirements
- Proven experience in sports and major event operations and transport planning, or venue design.
- Existing network of sector specific clients
- Project Director level stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to lead complex projects under tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with stadium safety regulations and operational planning best practice.
- Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Transport Planning, Engineering, or related field).
- Project management and / or industry certification desirable.
Benefits
- Private medical insurance and health screening
- Life assurance and group income protection
- Company pension scheme
- EAP and mental health first aiders
- 25 days annual leave and ability to buy and sell annual leave days
- Season Ticket Loan/ Cycle to Work
- Group Share Incentive Plan
- Up to 5 days for volunteering activities
- Discretionary bonus scheme based on annual compensation (dependent upon individual and company performance).
- Competitive benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
project managementcost managementinvoicingnegotiationbid preparationtransport planningvenue designoperational planningstakeholder managementregulatory compliance
Soft skills
relationship buildingteam leadershipmentoringcommunicationstrategic thinkingnegotiation skillsconfidence buildingnetworking
Certifications
project management certificationindustry certification