Head of Event – EMEA
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Head of Event managing large-scale events for the SailGP Championship. Overseeing project management, stakeholder engagements, and operational readiness for successful delivery.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end project management of the event, maintaining a robust project plan aligned with the One Event Plan (OEP) framework.
- Drive effective communication across teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination, cross-departmental alignment, and successful delivery.
- Act as SailGP’s in-market representative, managing all local stakeholder relationships and obligations within the Host Venue Agreement.
- Ensure seamless alignment and integration between the specialist Infrastructure and Operations teams.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in large-scale event planning, staging, and operations, preferably in an international or high-performance sporting environment.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional project coordination skills.
- Direct experience managing complex event budgets with a track record of commercial accountability.
- Ability to thrive under pressure and navigate complex, fast-paced live event environments.
Benefits:
- SailGP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.
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