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Event Management Coordinator
The FA
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Job Posted- 5 Feb 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 18 Feb 2026
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, the role holder will 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.
- Executes 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.
How to Apply
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