Impact and Legacy Manager - UEFA EURO

Impact and Legacy Manager - UEFA EURO 2028

Strategy and Communications sits at the centre of the organisation, bringing together several teams with organisation‑wide remits and mutual collaboration opportunities. The work of the directorate’s teams includes delivery of major events, designing and leading public affairs or marketing campaigns, providing data, evidence and analysis, leading cross‑organisational programmes, to making sure we plan for and can respond to emerging events or emergencies in our city.

To work with partners across the Greater London region to lead the delivery of UEFA EURO 2028 social impact programme in the city. Focussing on driving participation, inclusion, community cohesion, economic impact and sustainability goals to ensure that the tournament leaves a lasting positive legacy for the people of London.

EURO 2028 sits within the GLA Major Sport Events Team.

Support the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), UK Sport, the Football Association (FA) and UK&I 2028 Impact and Sustainability teams with delivering the national impact strategy within London for EURO 2028.

Lead the delivery of the London Social Impact and Legacy strategy for EURO 2028, working with partners across the Capital.

Coordinate, plan and chair the Social Impact and Legacy working group for London.

Work closely with teams within the GLA including the Cultural, Sport, Youth, Sustainability and Violence Reduction Unit to integrate the already existing vision and ambitious goals for London within the EURO 2028 Impact Strategy.

Work closely with all members of the EURO 2028 team to integrate social impact and sustainability into all areas of planning for the tournament.

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

• Proven experience of leading or delivering high‑profile social impact programmes, ideally within sport, major events or social development sectors.
• Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating complex programmes whilst retaining focus on the practical delivery of measurable outcomes.
• Strong understanding of diversity, inclusion, education and sustainability principles.
• Experience of multi‑stakeholder collaboration across public, private and voluntary sectors.
• Experience of commercial partner integration into social impact initiatives.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire and influence stakeholders.

Developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.

Level 3 indicators of effective performance

• Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support GLA objectives.
• Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities.
• Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict.
• Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust and respect.
• Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership.

Presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.

Level 3 indicators of effective performance

• Encourages and supports teams in engaging in transparent and inclusive communication.
• Influences others and gains buy‑in using compelling, well‑thought‑through arguments.
• Negotiates effectively to deliver GLA priorities.
• Synthesises the complex viewpoints of others, recognises where compromise is necessary and brokers agreement.
• Advocates positively for the GLA both within and outside the organisation.

Forming sound, evidence‑based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery, and taking accountability for results.

Level 3 indicators of effective performance

• Takes decisions as necessary on the basis of the information available.
• Makes decisions without unnecessarily referring to others.
• Involves and consults internal and external stakeholders early in decisions that impact…