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Tournament Organiser

Remote, Nottingham·Added 19 days ago (last checked 29 Oct)

Games Workshop

13 open roles

Our summary

Work mode
Remote, with limits
Languages
Korean

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Korean.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Language: Proficiency in Korean is essential.

Language: Proficiency in Korean (Essential)

Location: This is a remote based position from South Korea.

Location: Remote work within South Korea

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What we can offer you

Excellent compensation and benefits to include;

Excellent compensation and benefits

Salary: 50,000,000 - 65,000,000 KRW

Salary: 50,000,000 - 65,000,000 KRW

In return for your hard work, you'll receive employee benefits including a pension scheme and a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!

To reward the sincere performance of our members, we operate a pension scheme and also provide a 25-50% staff discount on our products.

The role

Games Workshop Group PLC is a UK manufacturer of miniature wargames, based in Nottingham, UK. We are best known for our product brands: Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer: Age of Sigmar.

Games Workshop Group PLC is a UK-based miniature wargame manufacturer located in Nottingham. Our popular product brands include Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer: Age of Sigmar.

Our people love the business they work in as well as being invested in the success of the Warhammer hobby and we all have a simple aim: to design, make and sell the best fantasy miniatures and games in the world - engaging and inspiring customers with the stories, characters and settings that make up the Warhammer universes. Warhammer has a rich IP that's both broad and deep and Games Workshop is also committed to realising those universes beyond the tabletop - in video games, in live action and in animation.

Every member of Games Workshop approaches their duties with deep passion and affection, sparing no time or effort to successfully present the Warhammer hobby to our customers. Games Workshop shares a simple but clear goal: to create and sell world-class fantasy miniatures and games that spark interest and inspire customers through the compelling stories, characters, and settings that make up the Warhammer universe. Warhammer possesses a vast and deep wealth of intellectual property, and Games Workshop is dedicated to expanding this universe beyond tabletop games into video games, live-action productions, and animation.

Here at Games Workshop, we have a definite set of ideas, beliefs, and ways of doing business. We believe that how you behave does matter - attitudes and behaviours such as honesty and integrity are more important than skills.

Games Workshop is establishing clear ideas, beliefs, and ways regarding how we work. We believe our honest and sincere actions and attitudes are more important than job competencies.

What you'll do

We have an exciting opportunity for a Tournament Organiser to join our Global Events team and help bring Warhammer to life in front of thousands of people across South Korea. If you are someone who is passionate about helping us recruit new hobbyists whilst keeping our existing community engaged, then this could be the perfect role for you!

Games Workshop is hiring a Tournament Organiser for our Global Events team to vividly present Warhammer to countless customers across South Korea. If you are passionate about driving new hobby inflow while maintaining the active engagement of the existing community, this recruitment will be an unparalleled opportunity!

As the Tournament Organiser, you'll collaborate closely with the Head of South Korea, Event Manager, Senior Organised Play Manager and the Global Events team, to organise and support the delivery of recruitment, retention and competition activities that brilliantly showcase the Warhammer hobby to new and existing customers. You'll play a key part in executing the Global Events Strategy by creating and running tournaments, paint competitions and walk-up-and-play activities at major Warhammer events. From Grand Tournaments to Warhammer Opens, you'll ensure every event is delivered to the highest standard to delight our passionate fanbase.

The Tournament Organiser will work closely with the Country Manager for Korea, the Event Manager, the Senior Manager - Tournaments, and the Global Events team, taking on the role of planning and supporting overall tournament operation activities, as well as attracting new customers and revitalizing the existing community. Through this, you must effectively communicate the charm of the Warhammer hobby to both new and existing customers. Furthermore, as a key member in executing global event strategies, you will directly plan and operate tournaments, painting competitions, and experiential play events at major Warhammer event sites. From Grand Tournaments to Warhammer Opens, you must deliver pleasure to enthusiastic Warhammer fans by conducting every event with high quality.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the planning and execution of over 12 in person events throughout the year, ensuring that everything from materials to event timelines are executed with precision and enthusiasm. We are looking for someone who thrives in environments that demand resilience, decisiveness and the courage to hold firm under pressure to ensure everything runs smoothly, no matter what obstacles come their way.

In this role, you will plan more than 12 offline events per year and oversee their entire operation, ensuring that all tasks, from preparing supplies to event operation schedules, are carried out accurately and passionately. Additionally, to ensure that event operations run smoothly under any circumstances, we are looking for a talent who can solve problems strongly based on flexible yet appropriate judgment, remaining unshaken under stress and pressure.

How you'll work

Travel: This role requires travel to attend and support at least 7+ events per year. Each event may involve a stay of approximately 5-6 days. Some international travel may be required.

Travel: This role includes travel to attend and support event sites at least 7 times per year. Each event may require a stay of approximately 5-6 days on-site, and international travel may sometimes be required.

What we need from you

As the Tournament Organiser, you'll have the opportunity to lead by example, by inspiring and guiding both full and part-time event staff through each stage of planning and execution. With integrity at the core of everything you do, you'll foster an open environment where collaboration thrives. Your thoughtful approach to every detail will help create experiences that leave a lasting positive impact on all those involved.

The Tournament Organiser will lead and support regular and part-time event staff through every process from planning to on-site operation, acting as a direct role model. Furthermore, you must foster an open working environment where collaboration happens naturally based on honesty in all tasks. Applicants are required to have a meticulous way of working that pays attention to detail, which will play a major role in providing a positive experience that remains memorable to event participants for a long time.

The ideal person will have demonstrable experience in event management or organising tournaments, be skilled at identifying areas for improvement and ensure we maintain the highest standard in all aspects of our operations.

The ideal candidate for this role has experience in event operation or tournament planning and is someone who can quickly identify areas for improvement and consistently maintain high levels of quality throughout overall operations.

If you are passionate about acting as an industry advocate to help strengthen Games Workshop's leadership, while ensuring that all events champion quality, inclusivity and community-driven engagement, then we want to hear from you!

If you are passionate about contributing to the strengthening of Games Workshop's industry standing, delivering high quality and inclusivity at every event, and increasing the engagement of local communities, please apply now!

Hiring process

What to expect in the recruitment process:

To apply, please send us a letter or a video telling us why you want this job. This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for.

Applicants must explain their motivation for applying through a letter or video. This is a great opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the role and what is expected of participants.

Please include an up-to-date CV to support your application. When you're ready, please click apply, below.

Please attach an up-to-date CV to support your application. When you are ready, please click 'apply' to apply for the position.

Application Deadline: Sunday, 1st November 2026, 11:59 PM

About Games Workshop

Industry
Tabletop games and collectible miniatures
Founded
1975
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Nottingham, UK
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