Role Title: Venue Manager (Starts / Finishes) – TdF Grand Depart 2027 

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Contract: Full-time, fixed term until middle of August 2027

Location: Manchester - hybrid working model, minimum 2-days per week in Manchester office or regional travel as required.

Start Date: Immediate

About British Cycling 

In 2027 the UK will host the Grand Depart of both the Tour De France and the Tour De France Femmes, Avec Zwift. This will be the first time in history that both races have departed from the same country, outside of France. A landmark social impact programme will also be delivered across the UK, tackling inactivity, improving mental wellbeing, boosting economic growth and supporting communities to thrive.  

A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) – Grand Depart GB 2027 – will maintain oversight of the delivery of the events and will manage public funding on behalf of DCMS, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and UK Sport.

The SPV is a Joint Venture between UKEL (a new sports events company) and British Cycling.

British Cycling will deliver the operational and business function, social impact and volunteer programmes along with all consumer facing functions, on behalf of partners.

We are now recruiting for two Venue Managers to join the team.

The Venue Manager will focus on venue planning of the Start or Finish venues (referred to throughout as venues) for the Grand Depart Stages of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Grand Departs 2027.

Whilst Local Authority Hosts (LA Hosts) are primarily responsible for the delivery of each of the ‘venues’ by which we mean stage Start / Finish locations and spaces, the successful candidate will oversee from a central project delivery perspective.

The successful candidate will report into our Venues Lead, who we have recently recruited, and now we are looking to recruit up to two Venue Managers to work in this growing team.

What we’re looking for?

You will bring proven experience in delivering and overseeing venue management and / or event operations for major outdoor sporting events.

You have strong expertise in closed-road event infrastructure, safety planning, and crowd management.

You can demonstrate successful partnership working with Emergency Services, Local Authorities, and a wide range of stakeholders within major sporting event environments.

You are a confident leader and project manager, skilled in managing complex operations, coordinating multiple partners, and driving high performance across teams and delivery organisations.

You are an excellent communicator who excels at building effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Highly organised and detail-oriented, you are comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

You show initiative, adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and bring creativity, resilience, and a solutions-focused mindset to your work.

What will you be doing?

• Work hand‑in‑hand with Local Authority Hosts, emergency services, and key partners to design and deliver safe, world‑class outdoor event venues.
• Serve as a lead liaison with ASO technical teams, embedding their operational requirements into UK delivery plans.
• Drive end‑to‑end venue planning with LA Hosts, covering layout and infrastructure, technical and competition needs, safety planning, security, crowd management, and emergency preparedness.
• Produce clear, effective venue management plans, coordinating stewarding levels and volunteer requirements with delivery partners and the Volunteer Lead.
• Collaborate with Police and blue-light services to define resource levels and ensure robust safety and security operations.
• Shape the scope of stewarding, barriers, toilets, and all core infrastructure with LA Hosts and delivery partners.
• Lead on venue contingency planning with Police, highways authorities, and suppliers to ensure rapid, coordinated responses across the event.
• Own key documentation and communications feeding into the wider event management plan.
• Connect venue operations with route planning, transport, and spectator management to ensure seamless integration.
• Act as the primary point of contact for LA Hosts responsible for each stage’s start/finish areas.
• Work closely with Operations and Programme teams to support delivery partners throughout planning and execution.
• Provide flexible support across the project as required by the Operations Director.
• Coordinate technical visits, operational meetings, Safety Advisory Groups, and readiness activities with stakeholders and ASO.
• Track venue progress, budgets, and risks, delivering clear, timely reporting to senior leadership.

What are the perks?

• Competitive Salary 
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension

How to apply

Send us your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and why you feel you meet the criteria via the apply button below.

Applications close: Wednesday 4th March 2026