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Sector: Marketing, Advertising and PR
Role: Director
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
About the Role:
Fuse is seeking an experienced Events Project Director with a passion for Sport & Entertainment, to join a team delivering a major UEFA Champions League sponsorship.
The role can either be a full-time permanent position or a freelance contract (Sept-July annually).
With this role, you will have the opportunity to plan, oversee and deliver three high profile events, linked to the UEFA Champions League Final in Munich, alongside a dedicated events team.
The fully branded events consist of a welcome party, a highly produced corporate showcase (auditorium style) and a stadium hospitality suite design. Together they form an integral part of a wider 3-day UEFA Champions League guest programme, attended by 1200+ guests.
About You:
You will have a strong project management background in Major Events, with detailed working knowledge of production and event operations. The management of client relationships is key and the ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders is essential.
You will report into the guest programme Project Director and will have three direct reports and approx. 8 indirect reports on-site, so must be comfortable being in a leadership position and aiding team development. The wider team will be a mix of Fuse colleagues and freelancers.
The ideal candidate will have a positive can-do attitude and will be prepared to get involved in all aspects of project delivery. A working knowledge of football is preferred but not essential.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Acting as a senior contact and interface between client(s), client agencies, venue stakeholders, destination management companies (DMCs) and event suppliersClose liaison with client, design & production agencies to begin early event development across all events as requiredClose liaison with other project workstream leads to ensure the smooth delivery of the overall guest experienceEstablishing all operational and creative deadlines relating to the events and ensuring they are adhered toHelping to onboard three dedicated Event Directors to the project (one workstream lead per event)Supporting and guiding the wider Events team throughout the project and ensuring that all agreed deadlines, submissions and artwork approvals are metVenue contracting, as requiredSupporting talent sourcing, contracting and management, as requiredPlanning and attending venue visits and client meetings, as and when necessaryCreation of client presentations and preparation of client documents, as necessaryOversight of all event budgets, feeding into to them as requiredReporting to Project Director / clients on event finance/budgets as requiredSupport guest programme Project Director on other aspects of project delivery, as requiredCollaborate with other Fuse UEFA Champions League teams to share knowledge and drive efficiencies where possibleDesired Skills & Experience: Significant experience of managing high profile and complex events, with substantial budgetsA background in both project management and event production preferredExcellent client management and relationship management skills and diplomacyExperience in managing direct reports and a larger workforce on-siteA passion for sport and entertainment (working knowledge of football desirable)Excellent attention to detail, yet ability to multi-task and think on your feetLocation:
The role is based at Fuse, Omnicom Media Group offices in London (SE1 0SW) however there will be some international travel for site visits. Attendance at the UEFA Champions League Final for on-site delivery is essential (23 May - 2 June 2025).
Fuse offer flexible working, but you should expect to come into the office at least two to three days a week. Longer working days leading up to events should be expected.
About the Agency:
Our late, great founder David Pinnington set Fuse up in 2008 in a way that completely disrupted the sponsorship agency landscape at the time - integrated into media, backed by data. We are extremely proud that Fuse has since become one of the leading global agencies in the industry, allowing us to attract incredible clients and talent.
We work with our brand clients to deliver growth through the power of sport & entertainment marketing. Our services cover strategy, brokering, planning & creative, rights consultancy, major events, PR, and measurement.
Be Your Best:
We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at ****** to let us know how we can support you.
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