Accreditation 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 Accreditation Officers to join us on a full time, fixed term contract up to the end of August 2023.

As Accreditation Officers you will be joining our in-demand Events team supporting the delivery of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships team.

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

The role of Accreditation Officer will be to support the delivery of accreditation for all competition and non-competition venues within Glasgow, coordinating all data capture processes.

Working to the Accreditation Manager, this role will ensure that all Glasgow client groups including workforce, contractors, volunteers & suppliers are accredited as required to perform their official role during the Championships.

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

Employment experience in an accreditation or similar role at a previous major event
Employment experience managing data capture process across teams and hierarchies
Experience of working with contractors and suppliers
General IT skills and experience with data management principles that will ensure precise and timely data input.
Excellent organisational skills with a proven ability to deliver results within specified deadlines

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