WRU Group Event and Projects Manager; Maternity Cover

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term
Hours: 35 hours per week, plus major event days and additional hours as required
Salary: £38,000–£42,000 per annum
Location: Principality Stadium, Cardiff

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the planning and delivery of major events at one of the UK’s most iconic sporting venues.

As WRU Group Event and Projects Manager, you’ll work closely with the Head of Event Sales and Operations, Event Owners and teams across the WRU Group to plan, coordinate and safely deliver a wide range of events at Principality Stadium.

From international sporting fixtures to major concerts, entertainment and special events, you’ll help ensure every event is expertly planned, professionally delivered and provides an outstanding experience for our customers, partners and visitors.

You’ll build strong relationships with internal teams, Event Owners, promoters, contractors and external agencies, while ensuring event delivery meets relevant legislation, internal procedures and industry best practice.

• Planning and coordinating events in line with the Stadium’s agreed event planning process.
• Producing detailed Event Management Plans and supporting event documentation.
• Working closely with Event Owners and promoters to understand their operational, broadcast, media and entertainment requirements.
• Coordinating internal teams, contractors and statutory agencies to ensure events are appropriately resourced.
• Supporting the safe and effective management of event-day operations across internal and external Stadium areas.
• Working with safety and facilities colleagues to identify and manage event-related risks.
• Supporting planning for stewarding, accreditation, broadcast infrastructure and other key event operations.
• Managing event budgets and costs within agreed parameters.
• Building effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Managing the delivery of the Principality Stadium Community Events Programme.
• Supporting additional events and special projects as required.

Someone with strong event and project management experience who is comfortable working in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.

You’ll ideally bring:

• At least two years’ experience working within a high-profile, multi-purpose venue.
• Experience planning and delivering live sporting and/or entertainment events.
• Strong project management, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience working with internal teams, external contractors and statutory agencies.
• A good understanding of event health and safety requirements.
• Practical knowledge of the Green Guide and Purple Guide.
• Experience working within a commercially focused, safety-led environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to adapt when priorities change.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
• An IOSH qualification or similar.

• A valid UK driving licence is required for this role.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
• A NEBOSH qualification and Welsh language skills would be advantageous.

Job Title: WRU Group Event and Projects Manager

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Hours: 35 hours per week, plus major event days and additional hours as required

Salary: £38,000–£42,000 per annum

Location: Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Responsible to: Head of Event Sales and Operations

Role

Summary:

Plan and manage events in line with the WRU Group events strategy, working closely with the Head of Event Sales and…