Games-Time Manager Roles

Job Description

Games-Time Manager Roles

Department: Multiple

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Glasgow

Description

Glasgow 2026 Overview

Get ready for a brilliant new era for the Commonwealth Games, blending world class sport with a sustainable, future focused vision.

Commencing on 23 July 2026, 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, ‘Clyde Built’ 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!

Working for Trivandi means the opportunity to work on the world’s most iconic projects in a supportive, people first environment with colleagues who are passionate, collaborative and love what they do.

We will be recruiting approximately 50 Manager and Deputy Manager Games time roles from June/ July across multiple functional areas.

Functional Areas

• Catering, Cleaning & Recycling
• Logistics
• Spectator Services

Key Responsibilities

Job descriptions for the specific roles available can be found below. Please note responsibilities and working arrangements will vary subject to duration of role.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Experience

• Capability in managing or supporting operational planning, readiness, and delivery phases for major events.
• Experience collaborating with operational functions, venue management, emergency services, and regulatory bodies.
• Understanding of multi stakeholder environments, ideally including venue operators, and external contractors.
• Experience managing real time issues, incidents, and escalations, ideally during live events.

Competencies

• Strong organisational, planning, and coordination skills.
• Relationship builder with a collaborative working style, effective across teams, venues, and stakeholder groups to ensure coordinated delivery.
• Proactive mindset, able to apply initiative, prioritise tasks, resolve and escalations appropriately.
• Comfortable working in high pressure, time sensitive operational environments.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and support teams including paid staff and volunteers.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief, report and engage confidently across stakeholder groups.
• Calm, confident, and decisive when managing operational challenges or incidents under pressure.
• Committed to providing an exceptional, inclusive, and safe experience for all, including those with accessibility needs.

Behaviours

• Collaborates effectively across functions, venues, and stakeholder groups.
• Promotes a “One Team” approach to ensure integrated planning and delivery.
• Demonstrates resilience and composure in dynamic, high pressure environments.
• Embraces feedback and applies lessons learned to improve planning and delivery.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and a positive team culture.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and professionalism at all times.
• Supports the integration of sustainability, accessibility, and diversity principles into operational planning and delivery.