Venue Security and Transport Deputy Manager in Glasgow

Start Date: June/July

Department: Venue Management

Location: Glasgow

The Security and Transport Deputy Manager will support the planning and delivery of Games-wide security operations, covering safety management, risk and emergency planning, and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Security Manager in integrating security processes across venue security, transport, logistics, and scheduling.
• Supporting operational delivery of Games-wide Security Operations including but not limited to: Security & Safety Management Plan, Spectator Management Plan and Emergency Management Plan, Risk Management plans, Service Level Agreements, Contingency Plans and Security Policies & Procedures.
• Delivery will be in alignment with OC security principles, threat levels, legislative requirements (including the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill) and coordinated stakeholder integrated planning principles.
• Supporting operational delivery of all venue transport planning requirements including venue transport plans, load zone operational plans, signage plans and venue parking plans.
• Ensuring the integration of OC transport related contractors and their respective plans (bus and traffic management) are incorporated into the venue transport plan.
• Supporting the continued monitoring of risk mitigation strategies in accordance with Risk Management Plans.
• Coordination with internal departments on integration of security processes including but not limited to health & safety, transport and logistics, access control, overlay and scheduling teams.
• Ensuring adherence to integrated planning with OC-led security workstreams including C3 structures, Games-wide security.
• Contributing to venue security resource mapping, final headcount planning and scheduling.
• Supporting the management of complex stakeholder matrices, prioritising establishment of effective communication channels, reporting structures, and collaborative, integrated planning.
• Contributing to working groups / committees established to promote integrated operational design and planning of venue security operations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Building relationships with key external stakeholders including but not limited to local policing, authorities, regional and national government institutions and security councils in alignment with OC-led engagement and governance principles.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• Proven experience in security, transport, venue management or operations for large-scale sporting or major event.
• Strong understanding of Commonwealth Games clients and their associated transport privileges.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams and client groups.
• Demonstrated experience in managing teams including those made up of contractors and volunteers.
• Experience working in fast-paced, collaborative event or project environments.
• Good knowledge of Glasgow’s transport network and its venues is desirable.

Competencies:

• Skilled in building trust and working effectively across stakeholder groups.
• Strong leadership ability to inspire, motivate, and support large, diverse teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use initiative and take ownership and responsibility of tasks and operations.
• Strong customer service skills.

Behaviours:

• Champions diversity and fosters a welcoming, inclusive culture aligned with the values of Glasgow 2026.
• Embraces a “One Team” mindset, working collaboratively across the Organising Company, Trivandi, and partners.
• Demonstrates resilience and composure in high-pressure, dynamic event environments, leading teams through dynamic event-day cycles.
• Embraces feedback, lessons learned, and best practices to enhance day-on-day security and transport planning and delivery throughout the event lifecycle.
• Supports knowledge transfer and capability-building for local staff and future integrated event security and transport professionals.