Event Officer - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Glasgow Life

Glasgow Life

Verified Company

Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Glasgow Life is looking for Event Officers to join us on a full time, fixed term contract up until the end of August 2023.

As Event Officer you will be joining our in-demand 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships team.

You will be part of a dedicated team focused on Event Operations around the Glasgow venues hosting this major international event.

More about our Events team
Glasgow Life is the strategic lead for events in the city. The team invests to attract, create and grow major cultural and sporting events. We deliver high-profile events, including the Merchant City Festival and Glasgow Mela. Our team also organise the World Pipe Band Championships and Glasgow's winter events. We are preparing to deliver the inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships in 2023. We are also coordinating a programme of activities as the European Capital of Sport 2023. And we are building a team to deliver the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2024. Our team work on behalf of the Glasgow Events Board. We act as an initial point of contact for events coming to the city. This includes working with local, national and international partners to maximise the benefits of events to the city. We aim to position and promote Glasgow as a world-leading event destination. Events boost the city's tourism economy and provide memorable moments.

More about 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships

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

As Event Officer you'll be an integral part of the team by coordinating centralised processes and supporting the delivery of the event management requirements for the championships.

You will report to the Event Manager and work alongside a dedicated venue team.

If you're interested in joining us as Event Officer> you'll need:

Excellent administrative skills with proven experience
Ability to manage and deliver high quality work across multiple work areas
Experience of processing financial activity
Ability to communicate across agencies, governance structures and hierarchies at all levels.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

You can read the full person specification for this role under the '