Senior Sports International Travel Manager

About the role

Sky Sports is looking for a Senior Sports International Travel Manager to lead the operational delivery of sporting travel and events, ensuring compliance with immigration, tax, social security and payroll requirements across international engagements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and provide expertise for international events and travel, identifying all compliance requirements relating to immigration, tax, social security, payroll, etc.
• Monitor changes in travel, appearances or contract amendments and adjust compliance actions accordingly.
• Plan and coordinate sporting events with tour providers, deciding when Sky must use its own suppliers to meet compliance.
• Work with Sports Directors, Tax, Onboarding and Legal to ensure contracts meet compliance considerations.
• Collaborate with Global Mobility and Immigration teams on major events and talent engagements.
• Oversee and up‑skill the Sports Travel and Expense team, maintaining robust tracking, documentation and audit readiness.

Required profile

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and establish trust.
• Solid understanding of international compliance across immigration, tax, social security, payroll and various contract types.
• Knowledge of IR35 and its interaction with downstream compliance processes.
• Experience in the sports industry, working with tour providers and navigating sports exemptions for international events.
• Proven ability to manage complex cases, translate technical advice into clear guidance and resolve issues for senior talent.

Required skills

• Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise and stay calm under pressure.
• Resilient, flexible and collaborative, thriving in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work seamlessly across SME teams, ensuring aligned and timely delivery.