Summary: The Events Manager at Commonwealth Games Scotland will oversee the planning and execution of key events leading up to and during the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to create engaging activities that celebrate Team Scotland's journey. The successful candidate will manage high-profile events, ensuring they are impactful and memorable for athletes and fans. The position also involves post-Games evaluations and planning for future events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver ‘Team Scotland House’ for Glasgow 2026, securing a venue and overseeing operational planning.
• Support the King’s Baton Relay in Scotland, collaborating with Glasgow 2026 organisers and Commonwealth Sport.
• Lead the planning and execution of The Scottish Sports Awards 2025, ensuring a high-impact and well-managed event.
• Support additional key events such as team announcement media activity, partnership activations, and Team Camps.
• Manage responsibilities as part of the event operations team during Glasgow 2026 (23rd July – 2nd August 2026).
• Oversee post-Games celebrations and partnership engagement events.
• Lead planning for The Scottish Sports Awards 2026, ensuring a memorable event that recognises sporting achievements.
• Conduct a post-Games review, reporting on event outcomes and recommendations for future planning.

Key Skills:

• Knowledgeable in communications, editorial and storytelling in a range of multi-media formats.
• Technically proficient in video capture and editing.
• Experienced in using social media channels and their functionality.
• Comfortable operating successfully under time and resource pressure.
• Strong portfolio of work demonstrating skills, with experience of major sporting events an added bonus.
• Knowledge of the Scottish sport, media and political landscapes is beneficial.
• Strong background in event design and delivery, particularly in high-profile or sporting events.
• Financially astute, with experience in budget management and reporting across all aspects of event management.
• Passion for major sporting events and understanding of the significance of the Commonwealth Games.

Salary (Rate): £40,000.00

City: Stirling

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other