Senior Events and Operations Lead - (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Glasgow Life is looking for a Senior Events and Operations Lead to join us on a full time, fixed term contract for a period of 2 years.  As Senior Events and Operations Lead you will be joining our in-demand events team during an exciting chapter of Glasgow’s events journey. 
More about our Events team

Glasgow Life is the strategic lead for events in the city and the team is responsible for investing to attract, create, deliver, leverage and grow major annual and one-off sports and cultural events in the city. The events team delivers high-profile events throughout the year, including Merchant City Festival, Glasgow Mela, the World Pipe Band Championships and Glasgow’s winter events. The team is preparing to deliver the UCI Cycling World Championships in 2023, European Capital of Sport 2023 and building a team to deliver the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2024. Our team works on behalf of the Glasgow Events Board and acts as an initial point of contact for events coming to the city, working with local, national and international partners to maximise the benefits of events to the city and evolve, position and promote Glasgow as a world leading event destination. Events boost the city’s tourism economy and provide memorable moments for residents and visitors. 

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 help put on 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 
In our newly created Senior Events and Operations Lead role, you’ll be an integral part of the team by leading the operational delivery of the Glasgow Events Strategy across the team, organisation and city to maximise the economic, tourism and social benefits of events to Glasgow. Reporting to the Head of Events and working alongside the events team. The postholder will have a particular focus on leading the teams responsible for the delivery and growth of the city’s annual sports and cultural events portfolio, as well as leading the feasibility and bidding for major events to secure a future pipeline of one-off and recurring events.

The candidate 
As Senior Events and Operations Lead, you’ll need: 
• To be educated to degree level or equivalent senior level experience leading the planning and delivery of major events
• A successful track record in managing a multi-functional team to deliver major sporting or cultural events within a £multi-million budget
• An ability to build strong relationships and manage requirements of a wide range of stakeholders, across all levels and international jurisdictions
• Proven ability to lead innovation and change, including experience of varied event delivery models

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

This role will be based at 38 Albion Street, with stand hours being Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. The working pattern will ebb and flow with the planning and delivery of events across the year.

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.

 

This post is temporary for a period up to 2 years.

Declaration of Interest applies.

Benefits at Glasgow Life 
We offer a generous holiday allowance of 30 days, rising to 35 days after 5 years, plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). You’ll also be eligible to join the Strathclyde Pension Fund, which pays 19.3% employer contribution and is one of the largest local authority pension providers in the UK. Additional benefits include staff discounts, cycle to work scheme, option to buy annual leave, flexible retirement as well as family-friendly policies.

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 

 

 

Application Packs

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054.

Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request.

Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.

Further Information

For further information about working for us please refer to our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/work-with-us