(Fixed-Term) - 3 Posts
£34,877.18 - £40,497.04
Commonwealth House, 38 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1LH
GLA13726
Glasgow Life is looking for a Project Manager (Venue and Operations) to join us on a 35hour full time, fixed term contract for a period up to 30th September 2026. As Project Manager (Venue and Operations) you will be joining our in-demand Events team. You will be part of a dedicated team which supports the delivery of Glasgow's host city commitments to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
More about our Events team Glasgow Life is the strategic lead for events in the city. The team invests to attract, create and grow major cultural and sporting events. We deliver high-profile annual events, including the Merchant City Festival, Glasgow Mela, the World Pipe Band Championships and Glasgow's winter events. We also deliver one-off major events and programmes, most recently delivering the World Athletics Indoors Championships 2024, the inaugural 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships and European Capital of Sport 2023, with planning underway to host Glasgow 2026 and UEFA EURO 2028. Our team are the initial point of contact for events coming to the city. This includes working with local, national and international partners to maximise the economic, marketing and social benefits of events to the city. We aim to position and promote Glasgow as a world-leading event destination boosting the city's tourism profile, while driving positive impacts and legacies for local communities.
About Glasgow Life Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city's visitor economy. We stage world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow's international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.
The role As a Project Manager (Venue and Operations), you'll play a vital role in supporting the delivery of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and ensuring that Glasgow Life can continue to deliver its business-as-usual services as the city prepares for the Games. Reporting to the Event Manager (Venues & Operations) you will work within a dedicated Games project team.
The role requires a proactive individual to coordinate planning and operations for the Games delivery within Glasgow Life venues, and you'll lead on timelines, resource planning, risk management and delivery, whilst working closely with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to meet Glasgow Life's commitments to business-as-usual and Glasgow 2026.
The candidate If you're interested in joining us as Project Manager (Venue and Operations) you'll need: • Employment experience of the operational and delivery elements of major events and /or sport venues • Knowledge and understanding of the guidelines detailed within the HSE's 'The Event Safety Guide'. • Ability to communicate across agencies, stakeholders and hierarchies. • Ability to write reports at a tactical and operational level. • Experienced user of software packages such as MS Word, Outlook and Excel.
Further information and applications
Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 15th June 2025
Information is available in alternative formats, on request.