Job Description
Glasgow Life is looking for a Project Manager (Events) to join us on a full time, permanent contract. As Project Manager, you will be joining our in-demand events team, responsible for delivering the city's annual and one-off events, with a primary focus on Glasgow's Winter Events and Merchant City Festival.
More about our Events team:
Glasgow Life is the strategic lead for events in the city and recently launched Glasgow's Events Strategy 2035. 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, with planning underway to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games and UEFA EURO 2028. Our team are the initial point of contact for events coming to the city, working with local, national and international partners to maximise the economic, marketing and social benefits of events to the city.
About Glasgow Life:
Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. We deliver innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. We stage world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow's international reputation.
The role:
As a Project Manager, you'll be an integral part of the team, project managing and delivering major events. You will report to the Event Operations Manager.
The candidate:
If you're interested in joining us as a Project Manager you'll need:
1. Educated to degree level OR relevant equivalent professional experience in Event Management, Sport, Culture or related discipline.
2. Employment experience of Event Project Management.
3. Employment experience of the operational and delivery elements of major cultural and/or sporting events.
4. Budget management experience.
5. Knowledge of the guidelines detailed within the HSE's The Event Safety Guide.
You can read the full person specification for this role under the Job Attachments section.
Some of our roles are currently piloting hybrid working, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will advise of the arrangements in place.
This role is working primarily 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
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 16th February and interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 24th February.
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. We invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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.
Further Information
Please note that Glasgow Life, as an ALEO to Glasgow City Council, is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts.
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