Senior Event Manager

Senior Event Manager

Glasgow Life Closing date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026

Artform: Events
Role: Creative
Contract: Hybrid
Scotland

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Senior Event Manager to join our Events team.

Job Description

You will be a part of the Events team, playing an essential role in leading a portfolio of event bidding, delivery and activation ensuring strategic alignment with the Glasgow Event Strategy. Educated to degree level or equivalent employment experience in a similar role within a major events environment, that works across event bidding and event delivery Proven track record in project management and delivery of large-scale internationally significant events and projects Proven experience in managing major events and/ or projects with multiple partner organisations including stakeholder management and reporting (including against targets) to City, National and international bodies. Proven experience in establishing governance, project planning, reporting and teams to deliver major events and projects Experience of lead responsibility for controlling budgets circa £1M+ Excellent knowledge of, and existing relationships with, event industry partners, programmes and organisations. Excellent communications skills including producing regular high-quality reports and presentations to key stakeholders. Experience managing a team, and managing teams of minimum 4+ Ability to communicate and work in partnership with multiple internal and external partners and stakeholders across hierarchies. Ability to write reports at a strategic and tactical level for major events and projects Ability to prioritise workload within a multi-disciplined environment, meeting pre-determined deadlines and ensuring work is accurate and methodical. Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required for your role

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Senior Event Manager
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Events
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Hybrid
  • Closing date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026
  • Location: Scotland | view on Google Maps

Job: Senior Event Manager

Job: Senior Event Manager

Organisation: Glasgow Life

Postcode: G1 1LH

How to Apply