City Operations Manager in Glasgow

Help Us Shape the Future of the Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2026! The journey to Glasgow 2026 starts now – and we want YOU to be part of it! Get ready for a brilliant new era for the Commonwealth Games, blending world-class sport with a sustainable, future-focused vision. In just under 250 days, Glasgow will transform into a global hub for sport and culture, welcoming 3,000 athletes from 74 nations, across 11 days of unforgettable action, fuelled by the city's unstoppable energy and passion. Glasgow 2026 is set to revolutionise the Games, with a bold experience that reflects the city's resilience and innovation. This is more than just an event; it's a movement – a celebration of unity, equality, and sporting excellence. A movement that will not only deliver a world-class sporting experience but will also create a lasting legacy, maximising social and economic benefits for the city and the Commonwealth. Don't miss your chance to be part of something historic!

The Role

We are seeking a City Operations Manager to join our Operations team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of major sporting events. In this role you will bring together functional areas from across the Organising Company ensuring that all elements of planning needed to integrate with the local authority departments, services and utilities are streamlined. The main objective of this role is to encourage integration of cross organisational planning and communication processes. You will own the holistic view of our touchpoints with the city.

Job Summary:

You will own the holistic view of how Games operations interface with the city, leading cross organisational coordination, developing trusted relationships, and ensuring the right information flows at the right time. Your work will involve integrating multiple operational workstreams, mapping regulatory requirements, coordinating city wide impact assessments, monitoring parallel events, supporting the delivery of city activation, and aligning planning with areas such as transport, accommodation, public engagement, spectator experience, and safety and security. You will represent the Organising Company at Host City forums, operational meetings and multi agency groups, while also playing a key role in public-facing communications in partnership with our engagement teams. Throughout, you will ensure that the city and its partners maintain a unified, efficient and future proof approach to Games delivery.

Key Skills and Experience:

• You will bring detailed understanding of the ways of working of a local authority, either from working in partnership with a Council and/or from direct experience.
• You will have practical experience in major events, city events and/or operational planning, and an understanding of city operations, city services and/or the regulatory and operational role of the Council as part of major event delivery.
• Your professional experience will be complemented by excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• A problem-solver with a positive, solutions-focused mindset, you will be confident in identifying risks, challenging plans constructively and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of Glasgow and experience in multi-sport events, such as previous Commonwealth Games, would be highly advantageous.

This role may also be suitable as a secondment opportunity. We will welcome applications from external candidates interested in a secondment arrangement. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in a high-impact role and make a valuable contribution to the Games.

Why Glasgow 2026?

Joining the Glasgow 2026 team means being part of something extraordinary. As we embark on this exciting journey, we're not just planning an event – we're creating a new legacy for Glasgow and the Commonwealth. This is an opportunity to shape the future of major sporting events, bringing the world together for 11 days of unforgettable competition and culture. We're looking for well-organised, passionate, and driven people who are excited to roll up their sleeves and be part of an inclusive, forward-thinking, and sustainable Games. This is your chance to help set the new standard for global events while contributing to the city's rich sporting legacy.

Salary: Starting salary is from £45,000. Salary offered will be based on demonstrated skills and experience related to this role.

How to Apply

If you're ready to be part of something historic, we want to hear from you! For more information about the role and a detailed job description, please visit our website linked. At Glasgow 2026, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you need assistance with your application, our Recruitment Team is here to support you with any reasonable adjustments. Please note that candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK, which we request is confirmed as part of the application process. This is a mandatory requirement for consideration of the role. The closing date is 21st December 2025.