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 6 months, 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 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. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something historic!

With demonstrable expertise in strategic leadership across a multi-venue major event environment, we are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Head of Health & Safety to join 
our team. If you have a passion for sporting events and a drive for excellence and want to be part of creating something truly special, then Glasgow 2026 wants you.

The Role 

You will be the Head of Health & Safety lead for Glasgow 2026 Organising Company, overseeing all aspects of H&S, from event delivery and planning responsibilities through to
alignment and application across the business on corporate responsibilities. In your leadership capacity, you will bring teams from across the Organising Company, our embedded delivery suppliers and venues to review H&S holistically.

This role will shape and drive a proactive safety culture across the Organising Company, embedded delivery suppliers, contractors and our work with venue operators; ensuring that athletes, workers, volunteers, spectators and the public operate in environments that protect health, safety and wellbeing. The role will be supported by a team of health and safety advisors from the OC, specialists and H&S managers embedded by delivery suppliers.

Job Summary: 

As Head of Health & Safety, you will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer to reflect the central importance of the role, and you will lead the development, implementation and assurance of the Organising Company’s health and safety frameworks for Glasgow 2026 accurately responding to the risks and delivery model of the Games. You will ensure safe delivery of all Games operations - from venue preparations and workforce operations to public engagement initiatives and supplier contractor integration -delivering in line with UK legal requirements and major event best practice.

  • Strategic Leadership, Assurance & Governance

You will be required to advise the CEO, Board, Executive Leadership, Senior Managers and delivery suppliers on health and safety responsibilities and risks across the Organising Company and the Games ecosystem. In addition you will be required to act as the senior lead health & safety interface with statutory and regulatory authorities, emergency services, venue operators and key delivery partners.

  • Health & Safety Policy, Framework Development and Implementation

You will be required to own and lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the Health & Safety Management System and Strategy, including policies, procedures and standards that meet UK legislative requirements and international standards for a major sport event. You will be responsible for ensuring consistent risk assessment practices are implemented across OC-led, supplier delivered and venue operated functions, including, but not limited to, operations, venue management, ceremonies, games experience, broadcast, catering, workforce operations(inc. volunteering), contractor-led activity, and spectators, public and sponsor activities.

  • Compliance and Risk Management

The Head of Health & Safety will be required to lead assurance activities such as audits, inspections, reviews and corrective action follow-up and drive continuous improvement. There will be a responsibility for providing the oversight and assurance with functional areas and delivery partners on identifying potential risks, conducting risk assessments, and implementing control measures to mitigate risks. Including implementing the process for RAMS approvals.

  • Incident Management, Reporting and Contractor Integration

There will be a requirement to maintain and continuously improve systems for measuring, monitoring, and reporting on Health and Safety performance, including accident/incident investigation. The Head of Health & Safety will be required to contribute to the Testing and Readiness plan to ensure incident management processes are robustly tested.

  • Training, Culture & Awareness

A key element of the role will be ensuring that the delivery of health & safety training, competency frameworks and awareness campaigns to strengthen capability across the OC and suppliers are completed. This will include the rollout of training and induction content aligned with HSE requirements, OC values, and safety leadership expectations. 

Key Skills and Experience: 

The successful candidate will bring significant experience in senior health and safety leadership within complex, high-risk and fast-paced event environments, with a strong track record of operating at executive and board level. (NEBOSH Diploma, CMIOSH or equivalent professional accreditation strongly preferred).

Experience of working on major sporting events, or complex multi venue live operational environments is required, as is the ability to lead through periods of intense delivery pressure while maintaining high standards of safety performance.

You will have demonstrable expertise in developing and implementing effective health and safety management systems, governance structures and assurance frameworks that drive accountability and support safe delivery at scale. 

You will be confident advising senior leaders on statutory duties, risk management and mitigation, and experienced in working across multi-site operations and multi-partner delivery models. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, along with the ability to influence across public and private sector organisations, statutory bodies and emergency services.

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 

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, click here.

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.

Salary - competitive

We are open to considering secondment opportunities for this role as well as phased start dates. 

Flexible working arrangements will be considered and if you have any requirements, please contact us to discuss further as part of your application.

The closing date is 4th February 2026.