Présentation de l'entreprise
The FEI is looking for a Director Eventing & Driving with 100% rate of activity. The position is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, and the starting date is to be agreed upon.
Director Eventing and Driving
Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Executive Director, Sport & Games, the Director Eventing & Driving will lead a team of professionals dedicated to administering the disciplines, fostering a collaborative environment. The retained candidate will provide strategic leadership to the Department, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations that align with organisational goals. Deliver efficient, high-quality services to National Federations and stakeholders, while fostering strong collaboration with the Chairs of both discipline Committees and supporting Organising Committees in achieving their objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Management of the disciplines
- Participate in the strategy definition for the both disciplines, setting objectives and yearly roadmaps;
- Lead the department in the implementation and follow-up of all strategies;
- Responsible for the approval of the disciplines’ draft schedules for all events;
- Oversee and report on event management, ensuring rigorous application of discipline rules, regulations, and directives set by the respective Technical Committees, Board and General Assembly;
- Administer and implement the risk management programme for Eventing;
- Monitor educational programmes for Officials;
- Monitor and follow-up on performance of Officials and Organisers;
- Create and implement sports administration processes;
- Identify areas for improvement in policies, procedures and regulations, and propose necessary changes;
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure updates, changes and procedures;
- Establish regular contact and liaison with the respective Committee Members.
Management of the department
- Manage the department team;
- Provide administrative direction and oversight for all department activities;
- Oversee the advancement of all sport projects in the department;
- Manage the department’s budget.
Communications
- Actively communicate with the different departments within Headquarters and update them especially on the disciplines’ activities and Committee decisions which could have an impact on the other departments’ responsibilities;
- Respond to various requests on Communications related issues;
- Prepare and present required reports at Board meetings.
FEI representation
- Attend major and defined sports events and meetings;
- Act as a spokesperson for the Eventing & Driving Department.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sports Management, Business Administration or equivalent. In-depth knowledge of equestrian sport, mainly in the Eventing discipline. Specific experience in the Driving discipline is a plus;
- Perfectly fluent in English. French is a plus;
- Proven management and leadership skills;
- Ability to respect strict deadlines and to handle high pressure situations with poise and confidence;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with sensitivity, efficiency and professionalism with different stakeholders of different cultural backgrounds;
- Strong communication and presentation skills;
- Good team player; and
- Large flexibility to travel.
You will be working in first class facilities, downtown Lausanne, accessible from public transportation within minutes from Lac Léman. We will be happy to present you other benefits we offer.
If you meet the position requirements, We want you! We are a dynamic International Sports Federation and would gladly receive your application. You can apply directly through the "Apply" button below by 30 September 2025.
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