Global Mobility Senior Manager – Sky Sports (12 month FTC)

Sky is Europe's leading entertainment company and serves over 22 million customers across five countries. Our business in the UK and Ireland has come a long way since starting out as a satellite broadcaster in 1989 and we’re not stopping there. We’re home to award-winning teams for everything from Customer Service to Marketing, from Technology to Finance, meaning there’s plenty of opportunity for you, no matter what your career goals.
Sky Sports operates internationally requiring robust planning of travel and events. As the global landscape is becoming more complex to navigate, we have a need for a Senior Sports International Travel Manager to support production operational delivery & international compliance requirements.
Sky Sports’ Production & Operations team has a wide and varied remit across our portfolio of sporting rights.
This vacancy is a 12-month fixed term contract based in the Sky Sports Production Team based in Osterley, and you will report into the Head of Production with a dotted reporting line into the Group Head of Global Mobility, Reward. You’ll lead on the operational delivery of sporting travel/events & engagements with a focus on international compliance ensuring robust processes and governance working closely with the Global Mobility function.
What you’ll do
Lead and provide expertise for international events and travel, identifying all compliance requirements relating to Immigration, Tax, Social security, payroll etc.
Monitor changes in circumstances (travel, appearances, contract amendments) and adjust compliance actions accordingly.
Work with the Head of Production to plan and coordinate sporting events, liaising with tour providers to understand their support and identifying when Sky needs to use its own suppliers to manage compliance.
Work directly with Sports Directors, Tax, Onboarding and Legal on all talent engagements to ensure the right contracts are executed and meet the relevant compliance considerations.
Collaborate with Global Mobility and Immigration team to agree approach on major sporting events and talent engagements with international compliance requirements.
Work with Immigration and Tax suppliers to effectively initiate and manage required services.
Oversee and upskill the Sports Travel and Expense team in all aspects of coordinating international events & travel commitments.
Develop robust processes & maintain robust tracking, documentation, and audit readiness for each case.
Essential Criteria
Strong inter-personal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business and establish trust.
A solid understanding of international compliance across immigration, tax, social security, payroll, and the full range of contract types (employees, FTCs, casual PAYE).
Strong knowledge of IR35 and how it interacts with downstream compliance processes.
Experience in the sports industry, including 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 stakeholders and talent.
Desirable skills and experience
Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise, stay calm under pressure, and adapt quickly when timelines shift.
Resilient, flexible, and collaborative, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work seamlessly across all SME teams, coordinating effectively and ensuring aligned, timely delivery.
How you’ll work
5 days a week. This role may require working at weekends.
At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds – time working at home, as well as time in the office.
The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the Osterley office per week.
Inclusion
Our people make Sky what it is. That’s why we’re committed to being an inclusive employer, where everyone can be themselves, have their voice heard, and do their best work for our customers. It's an important part of being a fair and responsible business. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer and are committed to providing a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.
Benefits and perks :
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:
Free NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
Private healthcare with mental health support
Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky
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Sharesave and Tech schemes
A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Who we are :
We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver
better for our customers, colleagues and society.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.
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