Deputy Venue Manager

Start Date: May 2026

Department: Venue Management

Location: Glasgow

Reporting to the Event Venue General Manager (EVGM) or Event Venue Manager (EVM), the Deputy Venue Manager will support the integrated planning and Games‑time delivery of operations for an assigned competition venue. Working within the Organising Company (OC) planning frameworks, the role will assist in coordinating all competition venue functional areas, working closely with our existing venue teams and supporting our embedded partners and suppliers to contribute to the “One Team” approach across all venue services.

The position requires an experienced event professional with previous major event experience within the Venue Management functional area. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, demonstrated experience making decisions under pressure, an understanding of existing venue operations, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional client and athlete experience.

Working arrangements

The role will initially be based at the Organising Company’s Glasgow city centre office, with visits to competition venues as required to support the effective delivery of responsibilities. As the Games approach, the role will transition to being primarily based at your assigned competition venue. The position is initially contracted for 37.5 hours per week (with a 30‑minute lunch break), with office attendance aligned to the Organising Company’s working pattern.

During the Games‑time operational period, shift patterns will apply and may include evenings and weekends.

• Support the Event Venue General Manager in finalising operational planning and integrating the plans of all functional areas, venue operators, suppliers, and contractors.
• Assist in finalising all venue documentation including venue operating plans, daily run sheets, move‑to‑venue guides, and issues and risks registers.
• Review and contribute to the compilation of documentation required under venue licensing and operational approval conditions.
• Support the Venue Overlay team with inputs to the integrated venue schedule (IVS), including infrastructure, site readiness, key milestones, and ensure alignment with operational milestones.
• Coordinate and deliver important on‑venue activities such as integration meetings, site visits, and meetings with clients and suppliers.
• Support venue‑based readiness activities including site visits, technical walk‑throughs, test events, exercises, and rehearsals.
• Participate in the Games testing, readiness, and exercising program.
• Deputise the Venue Manager across key engagements and planning activities across the OC and their partners.

• Provide regular updates to the Event Venue General Manager regarding readiness status, risks, challenges, and mitigation measures.
• Contribute to cross‑partner forums, operational reviews, and stakeholder meetings as required.

• Play a leadership role within the venue team during the delivery period, ensuring competition venue delivery meets the venue operator, safety, Commonwealth Sport, and IF regulations.
• Be responsible for coordinating all functional areas and resolving Games‑time issues, ensuring alignment with OC and venue operators policies and procedures and following reporting and communication lines in the ECR and GOG.
• Deputise for the Event Venue General Manager when required, including fulfilling shifts in the Event Control Room.
• Monitor compliance with health, safety, sustainability, accessibility, and security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with key site visits during the Games Time period.

• Champion operational excellence, sustainability, accessibility, and inclusive practices within venue planning and delivery.
• Promote the Event Delivery Partner’s values and behaviours, supporting strong collaboration and constructive problem‑solving across all stakeholder groups.

• 5+ years’ experience in venue operations or event delivery roles in multi‑sport Games, major events, or complex public‑facing environments (Commonwealth/Olympic experience…