Head of Event Operations (H/F)
Monaco, 98000
CDI
28/07/2026
Description
Join us at World Athletics!
We are the world’s oldest, and most universal, sport.🏃♀️🏃♂️🏃
World Athletics is the global governing body for the sport of athletics, encompassing track, field, road, trail and cross‑country events. We work with 6 continental areas and 214 national member federations, guiding and growing the sport globally.
We organise leading international competitions, including the World Athletics Championships, the World Athletics Series (WAS) events, and the one‑day meeting circuits such as the Wanda Diamond League, Continental Tour, World Indoor Tour and Road Race Label events.
Headquartered in Monaco, World Athletics employs 120 staff members from 30 nationalities. Under the presidency of Lord Sebastian Coe, the organisation has undergone significant modernisation and reform, strengthening the sport at all levels.
Our vision is clear: “To use the power and accessibility of athletics and our athletes to create a healthier and fitter world.” We strive to grow athletics from playgrounds and parks all the way to the Olympic podium.
Our values: Respect, Integrity, Leadership, Commitment, Innovation and Excellence.
World Athletics is an equal opportunity employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and belief.
Have a look at our job vacancies below.
Missions
Responsible for the management and development of the operational aspects of all World Athletics Series events (WAS events) and Olympic Games (OG).
Lead and manage the unit of Event Operations (overseeing areas of Accommodation & Offices, Accreditation, Arrival & Departures, Customs, Security, Transport, Volunteers etc.) .
Plan, coordinate and deliver event operations at WAS Events and OG (including site visits, milestones and event delivery meetings leading up to the event etc.).
Plan, coordinate and deliver future organisers’ program at WAS Events .
Examine and evaluate bids for WAS events helping candidate cities and members of federations (MFs) submit the best bid possible .
Data capture for transfer of knowledge purposes .
Develop and innovate on all the operational aspects of WAS Events and OG .
Provide expertise as needed and support to other areas as required in and outside of the department.
Develop and manage the budget for the unit .
The outlined duties and responsibilities are provided for guidance purposes and remain non-exhaustive. The company reserves the right to vary them to meet business needs without constituting a material variation of the contract.
Profil
Experience in sports management (minimum 5 years) with similar positions and extensive knowledge in event operations considered as an asset.
Excellent project management skills : planning, budgets, negotiation, time management , adhesion ...
Bachelor’s degree in sports management or related areas (minimum).
Excellent interpersonal social and leadership skills.
Total integrity .
Strong communication skills .
Strong presentation and reporting skills.
Proactive approach to problem solving , anticipation.
Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, with a wide variety of publics and stakeholders.
Ability to lead and motivate teams , agility, dynamism and influence.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude when working on various topics at events with long workdays.
Ability to cope with multiple tasks and work to tight schedules .
Focus on efficiency and solutions.
Ability to analyse current work methods and propose continuous improvement of our processes .
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (C1 to C2).
Other languages considered an asset .
Good knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Office, Teams, Smartsheet, AI Copilot ).