Associate Director – Sports & Major Events

Steer Manchester, England Posted Dec 18, 2025

Full Time
Onsite
Senior

Job description

This Associate Director opportunity with Sports & Major Events is built around project Leadership: Lead high-profile projects for major events, from strategy to delivery and sofa to seat. It would suit someone who can bring handling account-by-account responsibilities with consistency and care to the role.

How the role is set up

All Steer employees seeking a full-time opportunity are encouraged to spend 60% of their time either in the office or on-site with clients. An employee’s typical work week consists of hours (Hours, expectations, and exemption status will be adjusted for any applicant seeking a part-time opportunity.).

Where someone would start

Project Leadership: Lead high-profile projects for major events, from strategy to delivery and sofa to seat. Client Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor, building strong relationships and ensuring confidence in our delivery. Take ownership of client relationships, ensuring projects meet s.

What helps someone build confidence

Handling account-by-account responsibilities with consistency and care. Strong professional approach.

What is expected

  • Proven experience in sports and major event operations and transport planning, or venue design.
  • Degree in a relevant discipline (, Transport Planning, Engineering, or related field).
  • Project Director level stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Job details

  • 25 days annual leave and ability to buy and sell annual leave days.
  • Steer has 5 offices in the UK: London, Leeds, Hemel Hempstead, Manchester and Birmingham.
  • Prepare bids and proposals for major event frameworks, identify new opportunities within existing accounts, and develop strategies to expand our footprint.
  • Demonstrate a strong existing client network with a proven track record of winning and delivering major events.
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