Event Management Coordinator in Wembley

Ready to kick‑start your career in events at one of the world's most iconic stadiums? We're looking for an Event Management Coordinator to join the Wembley Stadium team at The FA. In this entry‑level role, you'll play a vital part in supporting the smooth delivery of events for Event Owners, Club Wembley members, and every guest who walks through our doors - all in line with Wembley’s strategic vision. If you're eager to learn, grow, and gain hands‑on experience at major live events, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. This role is Monday-Friday, with flexibility required for event days throughout the year.

What will you be doing?

• Working with the Event Management (EM) team, secure a detailed understanding of event requirements supporting the planning, production, briefings and event day delivery related to allocated events.
• Working with the EM Lead, produce a bespoke Event Management Plan with supporting documents for each event.
• Organise and assist with planning meetings with relevant FA departments to ensure that all aspects of FA match coordination are covered in preparation for FA match days at Wembley.
• Organise planning meetings with Music Promoters to ensure that all aspects of their operation are suitable for our venue.
• On event days, support the wider Event Operations function in the delivery of the event in question.
• Understand costs and support the event budget process, raising purchase orders relevant to the event.
• Supporting the Broadcast Manager, liaise with Event Owners to ensure that broadcast, media and event day entertainment operations are delivered as planned.
• Assist with the accreditation operation for both event and non-event days.
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

• Experience with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience in coordinating across a range of diverse functions.
• Experience of working effectively with internal and external service providers.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office.

Beneficial to have:

• Experience dealing with 'broadcast-led' events.
• Experience in supporting extensive media operations.
• Basic understanding of working at height regulations.
• Basic understanding of working with temporary demountable structures.
• Basic knowledge of crowd dynamics and crowd management principles.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract).
• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.