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

GLA13698

Glasgow Life is looking for Event Manager (Venue and Operations) to join us on a 35hour full time, fixed term contract for a period up to December 2028. As Event 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 and UEFA EURO 2028.

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 Event Manager (Venue and Operations), you’ll be an integral part of the team and help support the delivery of two of the world’s biggest sporting events – the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and UEFA EURO 2028. Reporting to Senior Events Lead (Projects) and working alongside both an established and a new project team.

We’re looking for an experienced and driven event professional to lead operational planning across Glasgow Life venues and services for Glasgow 2026. You’ll oversee delivery of venue use agreements, readiness planning, and service coordination, working with internal teams, delivery partners, and city stakeholders to ensure our venues are event-ready and fully aligned with citywide delivery.

The focus for this role will transition to operational event planning and delivery of Glasgow’s host city commitments for EURO 2028, including working with the project team and partners to deliver a fan zone and associated activations.

This is a full-time, fixed-term role until December 2028 — a rare opportunity to take a senior operational role at the heart of Glasgow’s international event delivery.

The candidate

If you’re interested in joining us as Event Manager (Venue and Operations) you’ll need:

• Experience of successful project delivery within a multi-sport and /venue major event environment

• Experience as a senior operational manager in major events delivery

• Proven experience and ability to communicate and work in partnership with multiple stakeholders to understand expectations and deliver against agreed service levels.

• Proven staff, project management and budget management experience

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

Declaration of Interest applies.

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.

We offer hybrid working for some roles, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will agree these days with you, if suitable. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative working.

Our Albion Street office has great links to public transport as well as parking nearby.

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.

Important Dates: Closing date Sunday 08 June 2025 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 16 June 2025

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
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• 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.

 Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 08th June 2025

Information is available in alternative formats, on request.