Event Manager

About The Role

London Stadium are looking for an Event Manager to join the team and support the Head of Operations with a range of event and commercial operations, including major events, filming and other operational requirements.  This will also include assisting as part of a venue team with the yearly transition of the stadium for our summer event programme as well as supporting our community track team and external park team on event operations in our adjoining spaces. You will bring a strong background in venue events management with knowledge and experience in contract management, forecasting, event management planning and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

The role will involve liaising with event and filming organisers’ project managers; production managers; and health and safety teams, to ensure the efficient planning and delivery of venue events.  This includes the full programme, from initiation through to post event reporting and debriefing. The role also requires direct experience of working with safety plans, risk assessments and method statements.

The ideal candidate will have a positive, proactive attitude with a creative flair to problem solving whilst working to changing timelines and priorities. You will work with autonomy on various projects and demonstrate excellent time management skills.

To find out more about the role and our company please download the recruitment pack from our careers page.

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they are 100% qualified. We are a supportive and inclusive organisation, and we want to break down barriers to people joining us. If you don’t feel confident applying because you don’t meet every single requirement in the role profile – please don’t let that stop you. We encourage you to use the application to highlight what you can bring to the role – your passion, achievements, and experience as well as your values. So, if this role excites you, don't let our role description hold you back, get applying!

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, please apply through our online careers page by 10.59pm on Tuesday 16th September 2025.

Please note: Events and filming take place all year round, and at different times and days, so you will be required to work early mornings, evenings and weekends to fulfil particular project needs.

Benefits

Employees of London Stadium 185 Ltd (LS185) are eligible to an extensive range of health and welfare benefits, as summarised below. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate on appointment.

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees), plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonuses will be considered for exceptional performance based on personal and company results over a calendar year 
• Private medical insurance with Bupa (with option to add dependents through salary deductions)
• Life insurance and income protection with Canada Life, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme and discounts platform
• Workplace pension with Royal London: our current pension match is 5% employer contribution and 5% employer contribut
• Paid sick leave
• Enhanced family leave: maternity/shared parental/adoption offer is 26 weeks full pay, 10 weeks half pay and three weeks at the statutory rate
• Additional paid leave for fertility treatment  
• Suite of loans, including season ticket, childcare deposit, tenancy deposit and cycle to work loans
• On site fitness room 
• Discounted membership of just £15 per month at Copperbox Arena
• Learning and development, health and wellbeing, and social activities
• Selection of other local discounts

About London Stadium

Built to host London 2012, the former Olympic Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is home to Premier League football club West Ham United and UK Athletics. With rock concerts through the intervening months, our versatile venue has also seen us host the Rugby World Cup, international and domestic Rugby Union, The Race of Champions, the RFL Four Nations and was home for the first Major League Baseball games to be played in Europe.