Race Route Lead: Tour de France Grand Depart 2027

British Cycling UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization is seeking a Race Route Lead to manage and coordinate the race routes for the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes. This role involves leading a team to ensure safe, efficient delivery of the routes, engaging with stakeholders including local authorities and emergency services, and overseeing complex operations. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills, experience in route management for large events, and strong communication abilities. The position is full-time and offers a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)

Holiday purchase scheme

Life Assurance

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading a team.
• Experience of delivering significant closed road route management programmes.
• Capability of overseeing complex operations and driving performance across teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of event route to ensure safety.
• Serve as key contact for route-related stakeholders.
• Work with authorities to secure permissions and resources.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate route planning into travel management.

Skills

Team Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

A leading sports organization is seeking a Race Route Lead to manage and coordinate the race routes for the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes. This role involves leading a team to ensure safe, efficient delivery of the routes, engaging with stakeholders including local authorities and emergency services, and overseeing complex operations. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills, experience in route management for large events, and strong communication abilities. The position is full-time and offers a hybrid working model.