Sport specialist Work, Jobs in Rishton, Lan (with Salaries)

Associate Director - Sports & Major Events
Steer —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Specialist Technician - Animal Care
The Manchester College —Manchester
- £25,500 - £33,443 a year
- Full-time
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
12d
Procurement Specialist
Science in Sport Group —Blackburn
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Doctoral degree
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
12d
Inclusive Learning Advisor - Preston
Myerscough College —Preston
- £24,522 a year
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Creative Technical Demonstrator
University of Salford —Salford
- Part-time
- University
- School
- Employee assistance programme
SL in Sports Analytics and Performance Analysis
Manchester Metropolitan University —Manchester
- £48,822 - £56,535 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- SQL
- Python
- Life insurance
12d
Programme Assistant
University of Salford —Salford
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- IT
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
6d
PE and Sports Specialist
Your Trust —Rochdale
- £26,668 - £29,877 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Human resources
- Time management
Inclusive Learning SEND Specialist Tutor/EAA Assessor
Myerscough College —Preston
- £30,452 - £35,821 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Senior CRM Manager
Science in Sport Group —Blackburn
- Up to £55,000 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
5d
Maths, English & Creative Arts Lead
ElevatEd Alternative Provision —Old Trafford
- £30,071 - £35,257 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Experience working with children
- Mentoring
- Free parking
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Learning Mentor
CEG Alternative Provision (CEG Programme) —Manchester
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- Driving
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2d
Country Executive - Lithuania | Myprotein
THG —Manchester
- English
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Head Sports Coach
LSC —Rochdale
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- School
Quick apply
5d
Safety Consultants - Nuclear
Abbott Risk Consulting —Manchester
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Business development
- Employee assistance programme
Freelance Sport Massage Therapist
AcuRestore Health Clinic —Manchester
- £66.00 - £74.80 an hour
- Anatomy knowledge
- English
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Senior People Business Partner
Frasers Group Financial Services —Clayton le Moors
- Full-time
- Financial services
Quick apply
Customs Compliance Administrator
Safran —Burnley
- Full-time
- English
- Administrative experience
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Senior Consultant - Sports & Major Events
Steer —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Corporate Health and Safety Manager
Edge Hill University —Ormskirk
- £39,906 - £44,746 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- University
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14d

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Associate Director - Sports & Major Events

Steer -
Manchester

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Analysis skills
Project management
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

This role will be located in one of our UK offices and must be willing to travel predominantly in the UK but with some international travel.

Who We Are – Sports and Major Events Team

Steer’s Sports & Major Events team are trusted specialists in event transport, crowd dynamics, and venue operations. With decades of hands-on experience at global tournaments and iconic venues, we deliver safe, seamless, and sustainable solutions for world-class events. Working globally, we acted as trusted advisors to an amazing range of clients covering all the world’s best sporting and festival events for an impressive range of clients.

What do we need?

An inspiring leader with vision, integrity, and drive—someone who can set a clear direction, motivate and develop the team, build trusted relationships, and deliver outstanding results in complex, high-profile environments. You must combine strategic thinking, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach to take the Sports & Major Events team to the next level.

Why Steer?

At Steer we have been supporting our clients by delivering specialist consultancy services across transport, cities and infrastructure, building upon successes in supplying solutions to some of the world’s most prestigious events we seek a proven senior leader to further grow our Sports and Major Events offer. Within a niche market, we have worked with international organisations including UEFA, The FA, World Rugby, The R&A. Our diverse team delivers inclusive and accessible transport operational plans across men’s and women’s events and we pride ourselves on supporting continual improvements. As an example please read https://steergroup.com/sites/default/files/2025-08/Steer_Insight_Report_Playing_to_the_Crowd.pdf

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Candidates without the following credentials will not be considered for the process .

Proven experience in sports and major event operations and transport planning, or venue design.

Existing network of sector specific clients
Project Director level stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
Proven ability to lead complex projects under tight deadlines.
Familiarity with stadium safety regulations and operational planning best practice.
Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Transport Planning, Engineering, or related field).
Project management and / or industry certification desirable.

Key Responsibilities

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 strategic objectives and deliver exceptional value.
Team Management: Manage multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with architects, venue operators, and local authorities.
Commercial Management: Drive commercial success through accurate cost management, invoicing, and negotiation of fixed-price agreements.
Business Development: Prepare bids and proposals for major event frameworks, identify new opportunities within existing accounts, and develop strategies to expand our footprint.
Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with venue operators, local authorities, and event organisers to align operational plans with regulatory requirements.
Mentorship: Mentor junior staff and share expertise to strengthen team capability.
Industry Representation: Represent Steer at industry events and networking forums to build brand presence and generate leads.

To be successful in the role, you will:

Demonstrate a strong existing client network with a proven track record of winning and delivering major events.
Project Director responsibility for key tasks and workstreams, managing multiple deadlines in parallel.
Demonstrate strong analytical skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Why join us

We believe in empowering our people and giving them the opportunities to shine. As an employee-owned company means that our team are dedicated and passionate about what they do, and that’s the reason why we are at the forefront of our industry.

Steer has 5 offices in the UK: London, Leeds, Hemel Hempstead, Manchester and Birmingham.

Steer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all candidates regardless of race, color, ancestry, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Any other human expressions and experiences not mentioned here are equally welcome. If you require an accommodation, now or throughout your employment, please let us know.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

Private medical insurance and health screening
Life assurance and group income protection
Company pension scheme
EAP and mental health first aiders
25 days annual leave and ability to buy and sell annual leave days,
Season Ticket Loan/ Cycle to Work,
Group Share Incentive Plan,
Up to 5 days for volunteering activities
Discretionary bonus scheme based on annual compensation (dependent upon individual and company performance).

Compensation

Steer is committed to ensuring that all its employees are compensated a fair, liveable wage. All initial compensation, regardless of location, may be subject to change as skills, abilities, internal equity and geographic location are taken into account.

In addition to base salary, all employees will be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus. Please review the benefits section for more information on total reward.

Steer reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional compensation.

Work Environment

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 37.5 hours (Hours, expectations, and exemption status will be adjusted for any applicant seeking a part-time opportunity.)

We understand that some may be dissuaded to apply based off their compatibility with the job description. That being said, we understand that not everyone is a perfect match on paper and encourage anyone to apply regardless of how much their work experience directly relates to the job description.

Part-time and flexible working applications will be considered.

Ready to apply? Just complete our brief online application form and attach your CV and covering letter.

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