Chief Mission Officer

3 days ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Welsh Sports Association Full time

We are seeking a highly experienced and charismatic Chief Mission Officer to lead our Welsh team at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for inspiring and motivating our athletes and support staff, acting as the spokesperson for the team in the run up and during the Games, and representing Wales at official functions.

Key responsibilities will include leading and inspiring Team Wales at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow, creating an inspirational environment at the Games enabling the athletes and team to excel, and being a proven leader able to inspire confidence in the team, the media, the event organisers and all other stakeholders.

The role will also involve attending Team Wales Senior Leadership Team meetings, building and maintaining influential relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring effective communication with team support staff before, during and after the Games.

Requirements
  • Proven experience of dealing with media requests and media interviews
  • Demonstrated ability to inspire others through leading by example and encouraging teamwork
  • Experience of high-performance sport
  • Good working knowledge of Welsh Sporting Bodies
  • Credibility within the sport environment, particularly with National Governing Bodies
  • Knowledge of operating procedures applied within a multisport team
  • Credibility with key sports media
  • Multi-sport Games experience
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of $70,000 - $100,000, depending on experience, plus benefits including a generous pension scheme and opportunities for professional development.



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