Greater London Authority
Impact and Legacy Manager - UEFA EURO 2028
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Impact and Legacy Manager - UEFA EURO 2028
Backing the EURO 2028 Social Impact Programme – London Lead
About the Role
Join Strategy and Communications, the heart of our organisation, alongside GLA Major Sport Events to lead the delivery of a groundbreaking initiative.
EURO 2028 – London Social Impact & Legacy Programme Lead
This unique role will:
- Design and drive the social impact and legacy strategy for EURO 2028 in London, ensuring lasting benefits for the city’s communities.
- Collaborate with national stakeholders (DCMS, UK Sport, FA, U.K.I Wembley) while embedding EURO 2028 priorities into the Greater London’s wider ambitions for sport, culture, education, and sustainability.
- Steer working groups, integrate cross-organisational goals, and mobilise private, public, and voluntary partners towards a more inclusive, sustainable London.
Part of the GLA Leadership Team, you’ll sit at the intersection of global sport and local transformation, addressing the legacy imperative: leaving London measurably enriched by the tournament.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the London Social Impact & Legacy Strategy for EURO 2028, aligning narratives with community priorities, commercial commitment and public sector vision.
- Support national partners (DCMS, UK Sport, FA, U.K.I 2028) in achieving their London-zero social impact and sustainability goals.
- Coordinate the EURO 2028 Social Impact & Legacy Group, ensuring cohesion across stakeholders and effective programme steering.
- Foster seamless integration between EURO 2028 planning and London-wide initiatives across culture, sport, youth engagement, and environmental sustainability (e.g., Climate Emergency Action Plan, Violence Reduction Unit targets).
- Influence, consult, and negotiate to embed social impact and sustainability considerations across all aspects of the tournament—events, partnerships, media, operations—and reduce operational barriers.
- Demonstrate cross-departmental ownership, partnering with teams at GLA’s Head Office and local delivery units to align EURO agendas.
What’s Expected
Essential Criteria
This opportunity demands expertise and passion to shape legacy through global sport’s lens:
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- Proven leadership in delivering high-profile social impact initiatives, with Relevant experience in sport, major events, or community/social development will be prioritised.
- Sophistication in complex programmes: The skill to design ambitious strategies, navigate obstacles, and drive measurable outcomes while maintaining a coalface focus—from ideation to execution.
- Strength in diversity, equity, inclusion, education, and sustainability principles— conception, implementation, and real-world efficacy.
- Experience navigating multi-stakeholder landscapes, from government and third sector to corporate partnerships. Strategic relationship management that builds trust and moves critical agendas forward.
- Ability to embed commercial service offers within social impact objectives—evidence of impact-driving collaboration.
- Communicative authority: The capacity to articulate, inspire, and secure buy-in across diverse stakeholders through creative messaging, stakeholder management, and coherent stakeholder engagement.
Core Competencies
You’ll be assessed against GLA’s Level 3 Competency Framework:
Building & Managing Relationships
- Proactively fostering partnerships, engaging diverse voices seamlessly.
- Resolving conflicts while championing inclusive collaboration.
Communicating & Influencing
- Championing clear, compelling PR and advocacy narratives at every level.
- Synthesising divergent viewpoints and driving consensus-building.
Decision-Making
- Confident, accountable decisions rooted in evidence.
- Anticipating barriers and motivated, rapid issue resolution.
Full GLA Competency Framework details available here.
About Us
Greater London Authority enhances daily life in London, driving sustainability and partnership across sport, culture, youth, and beyond. This role offers the opportunity to influence long-term legacy—not just assets, but for the people of London.
oulos Working Successful:
Base: London Fire Brigade’s Head Office, Union Street, SE1 0LL (Hybrid сначала, 3 publications в офисе per week).
How to Apply
Submit:
- CV (Up-to-date, max. 1.5MB – format: Word/PDF; no images; naming: “CV – LastName_FirstName – GLSPSP/000”).
- Personal Statement (max. 1,500 words—address how you meet the essential criteria).
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Important Terms & Extras
- Early closure: Applications reviewed daily; this role may close late if strong candidates are identified.
- Legacy of Legality: Candidates must correctly provide all information. False assertions, including AI-generated content, may attract disqualification.
- Security: Full vetting, including DBS and additional security checks.
Equality & Inclusion
The UK has absolutely the most apprenticeship training underrepresented in corridors—black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates as well as disabled candidates are especially encouraged—and policies champion this. We offer part-time/job-share flexibility; internal candidates meeting a minimum 18-month service and secondment eligibility must provide line-manager-approved forms.
Disability Confidence Election: All candidates with disabilities who meet essential criteria automatically progress to interview. Please contact [email protected] if you require adjustments.
Assessment: This advertisement could be reviewed for updates (to be notified: scheduled assessed 16/07/26).
Sponsorship Notice
Restrictions: This role is not sponsorship eligible for external candidates.
Benefits
A robust standalone benefits package:
- Competitive salary with bi-weekly payments.
- 30 days paid annual leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle benefit.
- Careers pension scheme (defined).
Components of posts may include hybrid working.
Contact Questions
- Becs Leach (hiring): [email protected]
- Recruitment: [email protected]
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