Event Manager (Sports)

A sports event manager is responsible for planning, organising, and delivering sporting events, from local matches to international tournaments. This role involves coordinating with teams, venues, sponsors, and service providers to ensure events run smoothly and safely. Tasks include managing budgets, overseeing marketing and ticket sales, arranging logistics such as accommodation and transport, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Event managers need strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure, especially as events approach. It is a varied career, often involving evening and weekend work to fit around sporting schedules.