PMO & Governance Manager – (Fixed-Term) Organisation Glasgow Life Salary £42,053.49 - £48,761.69 Location G1 1LH Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 8 June 2025 Job Description Commonwealth House, 38 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1LHGLA13705Glasgow Life is looking for an PMO and Governance Manager to join us on a 35hour full time, fixed term contract for a period up to December 2028. As PMO and Governance Manager you will be joining our in-demand Events team. You will be part of a dedicated project team which supports the delivery of Glasgow’s host city commitments to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and UEFA EURO 2028 and works closely with the wider events team and organisation in planning.More about our Events team Glasgow Life is the strategic lead for events in the city. The team invests to attract, create and grow major cultural and sporting events. We deliver high-profile annual events, including the Merchant City Festival, Glasgow Mela, the World Pipe Band Championships and Glasgow's winter events. We also deliver one-off major events and programmes, most recently delivering the World Athletics Indoors Championships 2024, the inaugural 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships and European Capital of Sport 2023, with planning underway to host Glasgow 2026 and UEFA EURO 2028. Our team are the initial point of contact for events coming to the city. This includes working with local, national and international partners to maximise the economic, marketing and social benefits of events to the city. We aim to position and promote Glasgow as a world-leading event destination boosting the city’s tourism profile, while driving positive impacts and legacies for local communities.About Glasgow Life Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We stage world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.The role As PMO and Governance Manager, you’ll be an integral part of the Events team and support the city’s delivery of two of the world’s biggest sporting events – the Commonwealth Games 2026 and UEFA EURO 2028.We’re looking for a highly organised and strategic thinker to lead programme governance, risk management and project oversight for Glasgow Life’s commitments to these major events. Based within our award-winning Events team, you’ll help shape the planning frameworks, ensuring progress tracking and support coordination with key partners, including Glasgow City Council. The role will report to the Senior Events Lead (Projects) and will work alongside both an established and a new project team.The candidate If you’re interested in joining us as an PMO and Governance Manager, you’ll need: • Experience with project governance methodologies and their application in an operational Event delivery environment. • Experience of successful project delivery for a multi-sport and / or multi venue major sports event. • Experience of project governance and management tools and software. • Experience and ability to communicate and work in partnership with multiple stakeholders to understand expectations and be able to deliver against agreed service levels. • Excellent people and communication skills.You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.Declaration of Interest applies.For Fixed Term Roles - If offer is made to internal employee (Glasgow Life or Council Family), at the end of the temporary period, eligible employees, if agreed will have a right to return to a role at their substantive grade within the council family.We offer hybrid working for some roles, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will agree these days with you, if suitable. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative working.Our Albion Street office has great links to public transport as well as parking nearby.We believe in the transformational power of the programmes and events we provide for the people and visitors of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.Important Dates: Closing date Sunday 08 June 2025 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 16 June 2025 Benefits at Glasgow Life• 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store• Option to buy extra annual leave• Cycle-to-work scheme• And much more! Diversity matters at Glasgow LifeWe're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employerTo apply for this vacancy online please visit PMO & Governance Manager - (Fixed-Term) - GLA13705 | Glasgow Life | myjobscotlandClosing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 08th June 2025Information is available in alternative formats, on request. How to apply https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/glasgow/glasgow-life/jobs/pmo-governance-manager-fixed-term-424965 Share X LinkedIn Email