Workforce Coordinator

Organisation: Glasgow 2026
Salary: Salary banding is available on request via the recruitment mailbox below. Salary offered will be based on demonstrated skills and experience related to this role.
Location: Glasgow
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 21 July 2025
Interview date: 4 August 2025
Job Description: Help Us Shape the Future of the Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2026!

The journey to Glasgow 2026 starts now – and we want YOU to be part of it! Get ready for a brilliant new era for the Commonwealth Games, blending world-class sport with a sustainable, future-focused vision.

In less than 400 days, 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.

For the first time in recent Commonwealth Games history, Glasgow 2026 will not include a traditional Athletes’ Village. Instead, the Games will operate a distributed accommodation model, showcasing the best of Glasgow’s hospitality and creating a unique experience for participants and guests.

If you are passionate about creating high-quality experiences, love working in complex operational environments, and want to be part of a team delivering something historic,
then Glasgow 2026 wants you.

The Role
We are seeking a Workforce Coordinator to support the planning and delivery of workforce operations for Glasgow 2026.
Reporting to the Workforce Manager, you will help implement workforce plans, assist with the recruitment and selection of volunteers, coordinate training content and scheduling, and contribute to the planning and delivery of uniform distribution.
This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of a world-class event, working alongside passionate professionals and visionary leaders who are committed to showcasing Glasgow on the international stage and delivering an event of excellence for athletes, spectators, and the community.

Job Summary:

As Workforce Coordinator, you will work collaboratively across departments to ensure workforce operations uphold safety, efficiency, and excellent service standards. You will help plan Games operations and support the central coordination of workforce data capture and management.
You’ll assist with the implementation and administration of workforce management systems, ensuring data is accurate and up to date. Working with internal teams, you will help define headcount requirements, manage volunteer offers and backfill processes, and coordinate training plans and session scheduling in collaboration with content owners and subject matter experts.

Your role will include providing tools, templates, and advice to functional areas to support assignments, scheduling, and rostering, as well as reviewing schedules to ensure compliance with guidelines and deadlines.

You will contribute to uniform planning and distribution, support delivery of the reward and recognition programme, maintain reporting dashboards, and generate summary reports. You will also work closely with teams across Transport, Accreditation, Catering, and Venue Operations to align workforce support services and build strong relationships with colleagues and partners across the Games.

Key Skills and Experience:
To succeed in this role, you will bring experience supporting workforce or volunteer programmes within an event or operational environment. You will be comfortable managing large sets of data with accuracy and using Microsoft Office tools – especially Excel and PowerPoint – to support reporting and communication.
You will have strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and balance competing demands. You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience supporting cross-functional teams and engaging stakeholders at all levels.
It would be an advantage if you have experience working in a fast-paced environment, using workforce or learning management systems, or supporting major sporting events. Experience developing or delivering training materials, and understanding uniform, accreditation, or scheduling operations in a workforce context, is also desirable.

Why Glasgow 2026?
Joining the Glasgow 2026 team means being part of something extraordinary. As we embark on this exciting journey, we’re not just planning an event – we’re creating a new legacy for Glasgow and the Commonwealth. This is an opportunity to shape the future of major sporting events, bringing the world together for 11 days of unforgettable competition and culture.
We’re looking for well-organised, passionate, and driven people who are excited to roll up their sleeves and be part of an inclusive, forward-thinking, and sustainable Games. This is your chance to help set the new standard for global events while contributing to the city’s rich sporting legacy.
How to apply: How to Apply If you’re ready to be part of something historic, we want to hear from you! For more information about the role and a detailed job description, visit Glasgow2026.com. To apply, send your CV along with a 250-word summary (or video/voice note) of why you want to be part of our team to recruitment@glasgow2026.com. At Glasgow 2026, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you need assistance with your application, our Recruitment Team is here to support you with any reasonable adjustments. Please note that candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK, which we request is confirmed as part of the application process. This is a mandatory requirement for consideration of the role.