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Lead EURO 2028 Delivery in One of the Worlds Greatest Cities The Greater London Authority (GLA) is seeking a Project Lead, EURO 2028 to spearhead Londons role as a host city for the UEFA European Football Championship 2028.Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect.This is a unique opportunity to deliver a world-class sporting event that will leave a lasting legacy for Londoners.The impact youll make As Project Lead, you will be responsible for the full planning and delivery of Londons commitments to the tournament.Working closely with senior stakeholders, government agencies, and event partners, your work will help ensure the event is impactful, inclusive, and unforgettable.You will: Lead the GLAs strategic planning and operational delivery of EURO 2028 Oversee budget management and ensure all governance and compliance requirements are met Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders such as The Football Association, UEFA, UK Sport, and local boroughs Recruit, lead, and inspire a dedicated EURO 2028 project team Represent the GLA at operational meetings to champion the citys interests Ensure the project supports wider city goals including community engagement, diversity, and economic growth Your skills and experience Youre a confident leader with experience managing complex, high-profile projects.Youre passionate about using major events to drive real community benefit, and you thrive under pressure while keeping teams motivated and aligned.You will bring: Extensive experience in planning and delivering large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects A proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage high-value budgets Strong relationship-building skills across public, private, and community sectors First-hand experience in contract negotiation and programme delivery A collaborative, inclusive leadership style that brings people together A strategic mindset with the ability to focus on long-term outcomes If you're ready to lead a landmark event that will captivate Europe and showcase the best of London, we encourage you to apply today.Click the apply button now and help deliver a championship London can be proud of.The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Greater London Authority to appoint a Project Lead, EURO 2028.All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.We ask that applicants complete our diversity monitoring form.You are not obliged to answer any of these questions but the more information you supply, the more effective our monitoring will be.All information supplied is anonymous and will not be viewed by recruiting managers.(Please copy and paste into your browser) https://forms.office.com/e/P3VvVFaBVB Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide specific feedback on unsuccessful applications.