UKEL is seeking to appoint an Event Director on a freelance contract basis for an exciting (but not yet announced) Paralympic Qualification event to be staged in Liverpool in September 2027. The event is being planned and delivered by UKEL; a new independent event hosting company, offering a full end-to-end solution for the event stakeholders by managing the funding, contracts, stakeholders, procurement and event director/programme management services for the event. Partners

UK Sport is launching this exciting new event to drive performance benefits and visibility for sports that compete in the Paralympics, by bringing together a week-long festival of elite sporting competition and cultural experiences all in one location on Liverpool’s historic waterfront. The event is to be held in Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena, Exhibition Centre Liverpool, historic docks and Pier Head in May 2027, featuring an outstanding showcase of Paralympic sport 15 months ah