Senior Executive Leader

1 month ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Commonwealth Sport Full time
Senior Executive Leader

As a Senior Executive Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational delivery of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-profile event that will showcase Scotland's capabilities and leave a lasting legacy.

You will be accountable for creating and leading a high-performing organisation, building strategic commercial relationships, and delivering the Games on budget. Your leadership will be key to maintaining the prestige of the Games while enhancing its appeal to future host cities, athletes, spectators, broadcasters, and global audiences.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of overseeing the operational delivery of complex, high-profile events or projects. You will be a strong advocate for sport and share a passion for the Commonwealth Sport movement, particularly in terms of its positive social and economic impacts at both national and international levels.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a bold vision for the Glasgow 2026 Games while delivering a more cost-effective delivery model contributing to the blueprint of future events.

Diversity & Inclusion:

The 2026 Games Organising Company is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

We are also a disability confident employer, which means we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability who can provide evidence, in their application, which demonstrates the level of competence and required core experience.



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