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Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees.
Euro 2028 Commercial, Marketing and Communication Manager
Secondment 12 months but potential for extension until 31st August 2028
Grade 6 - £54,495- £64,811
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme
Working 36.5 hours per week
About the role
Birmingham City Council is seeking an experienced and dynamic Commercial, Marketing & Communications Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering the UEFA EURO 2028 programme.
This is a unique opportunity to lead the city’s commercial protection, marketing strategy, and communications for one of the world’s biggest sporting events. You will ensure full compliance with UEFA’s commercial rights and branding requirements, protecting the integrity of the tournament while showcasing Birmingham on a global stage.
You will develop and deliver a city-wide marketing and communications plan, engaging residents, visitors, businesses, and stakeholders. The role involves coordinating high-profile campaigns, managing operational communications during live events, and leading responses to emerging issues in a fast-paced environment
Working across council services and with key partners, you will support event delivery, oversee city dressing and wayfinding, and ensure consistent, high-quality messaging.
We’re looking for a highly skilled professional with significant experience in marketing, communications, or commercial management within large-scale events, alongside strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capabilities.
Join us and help position Birmingham as a world-class host city while delivering lasting legacy benefits.
Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team <Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk>
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.
Job Description and Person Specification
EURO 2028 Commercial, Marketing & Communications Manager-JDPS.pdf
