Responsibilities

• Executing the communications plan to drive awareness and engagement with the Grand Départ 2027 – telling the story of the races (before, during and after) and an aligned social impact programme across England, Scotland and Wales
• Assisting the communications lead with the organising of the communications group, meetings and liaison with all key stakeholder partners and local authorities.
• Supporting partners to develop and deliver local communications activity aligned with the overarching Grands Départs campaign.
• Assisting with announcements, activations and PR opportunities, and coordinating with colleagues responsible for marketing and digital channels.
• Supporting the Grands Départs outwards communications, particular with respect to volunteer communications, business and resident communications and spectator information. This will include copy writing and proofreading.
• Responsible for the monitoring of media coverage national and regionally and assisting in the production of regular reports, particularly around key events or announcements.
• Supporting the promotion of the Grand Départ GB social impact programme JOY, ensuring activities and outcomes are celebrated across host locations.
• Being a part of event-time activity at the Grands Départs, working flexibly across some evenings and weekends where required.

Requirements

• You will have some experience (12 months or more cumulatively) of working in a communications role in sporting events and a relevant qualification in a linked subject, such as communications, media, journalism or marketing.
• You will thrive on working with large groups of partner organisations to deliver coordinated and aligned communications, activity and announcements, to achieve maximum impact.
• You have high attention to detail and are confident in your own written copy and also in proofreading and editing that of colleagues and stakeholders.
• You are a people person – building positive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, media and agencies.
• You are adaptive and flexible to adapt to changing priorities in a mega event environment, and enjoy a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to support multiple workstreams, track actions, and maintain clear documentation.
• You are passionate about being part of a team who will deliver exceptional experiences through world-class event operations.
• While an understanding of cycling and professional road racing is preferable, it is important that you both an interest in sport and a passion for highlighting the life changing impact that major sporting events and riding a bicycle can bring, and the wider benefits to health, society and communities.

Benefits

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