Manager, Accreditation, Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic & Paralympic Games

Who We Are:

On Location is a premium experience provider, offering world class hospitality, ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across sports, entertainment, and fashion. From unrivaled access for corporate clients to guests looking for fully immersive experiences at marquee events, On Location is the premier and official service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals. The company also owns and operates a number of unique and exclusive experiences, transforming the most dynamic live events into a lifetime of memories. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as Accreditation Liaison Officer between On Location and Milano-Cortina 2026 Accreditation department to ensure comprehensive collection and submission of all OL workforce accreditation information.
• Work with On Location Workforce team to gather Accreditation requirements from all On Location Functional Areas to ensure smooth access and operations for On Location staff and vendors operationally involved in Milano-Cortina 2026 Games.
• Monitor status of On Location Accreditation Applications and follow-up with relevant On Locations functional areas (FAs) to make sure deadlines are met.
• Liaise with On Location Workforce and Technology FAs and Milano-Cortina 2026 Accreditation department for submission of On Location staff and vendor data.
• Gather second-part passes requirements from On Location FAs, submit requests to Milano-Cortina 2026 Accreditation department, collect Access Cards from MC26 and coordinate their bulk distribution to the relevant On Location FA focal points.
• Liaise with On Location Legal FA to ensure that internal systems used to capture personal data for the creation of accreditations are fully compliant with all relevant data protection laws and On Location and policies.
• Lead and manage a dedicated team of Client Group Accreditation coordinators and liaise with existing On Location resources for seamless, efficient and high-performing integration and coordination for specific projects and tasks.
• Liaise with Milano-Cortina 2026 Accreditation department for the booking of dedicated time-slots (if possible) and inform relevant On Location FA focal points accordingly to simplify Accreditation pick-up for On Location staff and vendors.
• Monitor status of On Location Accreditation Pass pick-up with Milano-Cortina 2026 Accreditation department and follow-up with On Location FAs when required.
• Gather information from Milano-Cortina 2026 Accreditation department and inform On Location FAs on application process and timelines for Fit-Out/Load-In Passes required to access Milano-Cortina 2026 Venues during the setup & dismantling phases of operations.
• Liaise with On Location Workforce team to capture On Location staff and vendors’ Accreditation requirements for all On Location venues (OVH) for which access is not managed by Milano-Cortina 2026.
• Develop in agreement with the relevant On Location FAs comprehensive request and distribution policies & procedures of accreditation pass and supplementary access control devices for efficient deployment.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Experience working in multiple Olympic Games or other similar global events (FWC, RWC, CWG, etc.) with one or more of the relevant functional areas listed above in the competence of this position.
• Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Several years of experience managing guest registration and credentialing for large-scale global events or hospitality programs.
• Several years of experience with accreditation and/or registration systems and databases
• Experience in managing a cross-cultural team of event professionals within a matrix environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and manage concurrent priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiy, particularly in the context of event planning and management
• Fluent in English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive in identifying areas where support can be provided to meet deadlines

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with job position and experience.

On Location is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.