Event Manager (Venue & Operations): Glasgow Life

Triathlonscotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Glasgow Life is seeking an Event Manager (Venue & Operations) for a full-time, fixed-term role until December 2028. You will oversee operational planning for major sporting events, including the 2026 Commonwealth Games and UEFA EURO 2028, ensuring venues are prepared and aligned with citywide goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery within multi-sport or major event environments.
• Senior operational management experience in major events.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational planning for venues and manage venue use agreements.
• Coordinate service readiness and work with internal teams and partners.
• Focus on operational planning and delivery for Glasgow 2026 and EURO 2028.

Skills

Project delivery

Operational management

Communication

Staff management

Budget management

Job description

Event Manager (Venue & Operations): Glasgow Life

(Fixed-Term)

Commonwealth House, 38 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1LH

GLA13698

Glasgow Life is seeking an Event Manager (Venue and Operations) for a 35-hour full-time, fixed-term contract until December 2028. You will join our dedicated Events team, supporting Glasgow's commitments to the 2026 Commonwealth Games and UEFA EURO 2028.

About the Events team

Glasgow Life leads the city's event strategy, investing in major cultural and sporting events such as the Merchant City Festival, Glasgow Mela, World Pipe Band Championships, and Glasgow's winter events. We also deliver major international events, including the World Athletics Indoors Championships 2024, UCI Cycling World Championships 2023, and European Capital of Sport 2023, with plans for Glasgow 2026 and UEFA EURO 2028. Our team collaborates with local, national, and international partners to maximize the economic, marketing, and social benefits of events, positioning Glasgow as a premier event destination.

About Glasgow Life

Glasgow Life is a charity committed to inspiring active and cultural lifestyles through innovative programmes and events that enhance well-being and boost the city's visitor economy. We host world-class events, conferences, and festivals, strengthening Glasgow’s international reputation. The city has been recognized as European Capital of Sport twice and as a UNESCO City of Music.

The role

As Event Manager (Venue and Operations), you will play a key role in delivering major sporting events, including the 2026 Commonwealth Games and UEFA EURO 2028. Reporting to the Senior Events Lead (Projects), you will oversee operational planning for venues, manage venue use agreements, readiness, and service coordination, working with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure venues are prepared and aligned with citywide goals.

The role will focus on operational planning and delivery for Glasgow 2026, transitioning to EURO 2028, including managing fan zones and activations.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position until December 2028, offering a unique opportunity to hold a senior operational role in Glasgow’s international event delivery.

The candidate

To be successful, you should have:

• Experience in project delivery within multi-sport or major event environments
• Senior operational management experience in major events
• Strong communication skills and experience working with multiple stakeholders
• Staff management, project management, and budget management experience

Application closing date: 11:59 pm on Sunday, 8th June 2025.

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