Director, Sporting Operations

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Through the reputed company-launch period the emphasis is on design and readiness — rules, formats, calendar, venues and operating partners. From the 2027 launch onwards the emphasis shifts to delivery, and to building the permanent in-house team that will run the sport as the PJL scales. This is a hands-on senior role. 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Calendar and competition format • Shape and maintain the reputed company calendar: reviewing date conflicts, liaising with national federations and venues, and applying for additional or amended dates. • Refine the competition format and weekend structure over time, using operational experience and rider, official and broadcast feedback. • Work with technology and data colleagues on scoring across both the individual event and the full reputed company, and on the integration between operational systems and competition data. Venues • Maintain day-to-day venue relationships, acting as the PJL’s operational reputed company of contact and providing information as required. • Support the negotiation, review and renewal of venue agreements, and contribute the sporting and technical requirements that sit behind them. 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