Director of Competitions

Director of Competitions (currently EPCR Challenge Cup and Investec Champions Cup, in the future also women’s Champions Cup and World Club Cup)
Reporting to: CEO
Based in Lausanne

Type of contract: Swiss, indefinite
Compensation: Competitive base salary in CHF
Car allowance: 10% company bonus
Other benefits: Company phone, computer and credit card
1 day flexible remote per week
Additional off days to compensate for weekend work

Special features of the position:
8 weekends per year Friday to Sunday are work days
A couple of additional weekends to see competitions may be required
Travel to territories

Start: asap, season 25/26 starts in December 2025

Areas of responsibility:
Tournament
1. Pool Draws
2. Fixtures
3. SA Travel Management
4. Operational Delivery
5. Commercial Delivery
6. Logistics, Signage & Branding – Static & LED
7. Pitch Branding – Physical & Virtual
8. Trophies
9. SF & Finals venue selection
10. SF & Finals venue contracting
11. SF & Finals venue ticketing support
12. SF & Finals venue mobility support & management
13. SF & Finals venue security support & management
14. Crisis Management
15. Broadcast Support
16. Review Tournament related Press Releases

Budgets & Finance
1. E&O Budget double digit million €
2. SF &Finals Match accounts – P&L
3. SA Travel Budget
4. COS Budget – Commercial Delivery cross over
5. Supplier contract management
6. Financial Approvals

Direct reports
head of events and operations
lead match day commissioners
lead commercial delivery
lead tournament organization

Desired profile:
Dynamic
Precise and reliable
Hands on
Natural people leader
Good team player
Comfortable in international multicultural environment
Calm and resistant to stress

The following are definitely a plus:
English to complement Irish, French, Scottish, Welsh, Italian nationalities in house
Knowledge of club environment, in particular England / UK
Knowledge of international cub tournament organization or similar
Fluent French
Gravitas to deal with seasoned executives
Potential to grow into COO role

apply by email to: aurelie.dupertuis@vd.ch