Project Manager (Fixed Term)

Glasgow Life; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local cultural organization in Glasgow is seeking a Project Manager (Events) to oversee and deliver major events. The role requires relevant experience in event management and budget management, and it involves collaborating with various stakeholders. This position offers a fixed-term full-time contract until July 2027 with competitive benefits including 30 days annual leave.

Benefits

30 days holiday allowance

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted Glasgow Club membership

Option to buy extra annual leave

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
• Employment experience of Event Project Management.
• Operational and delivery experience of major events.

Responsibilities

• Project manage and deliver major events.
• Report to the Event Manager.
• Work with local, national, and international partners.

Skills

Event Project Management

Budget Management

Knowledge of Event Safety Guidelines

Education

Degree in Event Management, Sport, Culture or related discipline

Job description

Glasgow Life is looking for a Project Manager (Events) to join us on a fixed term, full time contract (35 hours) until 31 July 2027. As Project Manager (Events), you will be joining our in-demand events team, as part of a dedicated team responsible for delivering the city's annual and one-off events.

More about our Events team
Glasgow Life is the strategic lead for events in the city and recently launched Glasgow's Events Strategy 2035 (visit - https://www.visitglasgow.org.uk/events/events-strategy-2035). 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 the 2026 Commonwealth Games 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 (Events), you’ll be an integral part of the team, project managing and delivering major events. You will be reporting to the Event Manager.

The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as a Project Manager (Events) you’ll need:
•Educated to degree level OR relevant equivalent professional experience in the areas of Event Management, Sport, Culture or related discipline.
• Employment experience of Event Project Management.
•Employment experience of the operational and delivery elements of major cultural and or sporting events.
• Budget management experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the guidelines detailed within the HSE’s ‘The Event Safety Guide’.

You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section of MyJobScotland.

Some of our roles are currently piloting hybrid working, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will adviseof the arrangements in place. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative working.

Our Albion Street office has great links to public transport.

This role is working primarily 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

We believe in the transformational power of the programmes and events we provide for the people and visitors of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.

Declaration of Interest applies.

Important Dates: Closing date 17 August and interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 1 September 2025.

For Fixed Term Roles - If offer is made to internal employee (Glasgow Life or Council Family), at the end of the temporary period, eligible employees, if agreed will have a right to return to a role at their substantive grade within the council family.

Benefits at Glasgow Life

• 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• And much more!

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life

We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer

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Further Information

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