Organisation Glasgow 2026 Salary Starting salary is from £30,000. Salary offered will be based on demonstrated skills and experience related to this role. Location Glasgow Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 27 January 2026 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 just over 150 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. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something historic!
If you have a passion for sport and a drive for excellence and want to be part of creating something truly special, then Glasgow 2026 wants you.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Glasgow 2026 Sport team as Technical Operations Manager – 3x3 Basketball and 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball, supporting the delivery of one of the most fast-paced, dynamic, and fan-focused sports on the Games programme.
Working closely with the Sport Competition Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting the delivery of all technical aspects of 3x3 Basketball and 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball competition at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. You’ll ensure full compliance with International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) rules and regulations, helping to create a competition environment that enables athletes and officials to perform at their very best.
This is a highly collaborative role that sits at the intersection of sport, venue, and Games-wide operations. You’ll act as a key link between the Sport team and internal Functional Areas, translating sport-specific technical requirements into practical, deliverable solutions across competition, training, and warm-up environments. As the Games approach, the role will become increasingly hands-on and operational, requiring flexibility, resilience, and a solutions-focused mindset.
Job Summary:
As Technical Operations Manager – 3x3 Basketball and 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball, you will support the end-to-end planning, integration, and delivery of all technical competition elements for your assigned sport disciplines at Glasgow 2026. Working in partnership with the Sport Competition Manager, you’ll help ensure competition is delivered in line with FIBA and IWBF standards, with athlete safety, fairness, and performance at the heart of delivery.
You’ll collaborate across the Sport team and with Games-wide Functional Areas to embed sport-specific technical requirements into venue planning, Field of Play delivery, equipment provision, athlete services, workforce planning, and Games-time operations. Acting as a key technical point of contact, you’ll help translate International Federation requirements into clear, practical operational solutions.
As the Games approach, the role will become increasingly operational, supporting testing and readiness programmes, workforce preparation, milestone planning, and Games-time delivery. You’ll maintain strong working relationships with FIBA, IWBF, and Basketball Scotland to ensure competition readiness and a world-class 3x3 Basketball and 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball experience at Glasgow 2026.
Key Skills and Experience:
We’re looking for someone with experience working within a sport competition or event delivery environment, ideally within Basketball and/or Wheelchair Basketball, who brings a strong understanding of International Federation rules, regulations, and technical standards.
You’ll be confident working with National and/or International Sport Federations and collaborating across a wide range of stakeholders, including technical delegates, officials, and delivery partners. Experience supporting venue planning, Field of Play delivery, training and warm-up environments, and sport-specific operational planning will be important for success in this role.
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure are essential. You’ll be an effective communicator, comfortable working in a multicultural environment, and confident supporting or managing staff and volunteer workforces. Experience within Para sport environments, multi-sport Games, or major international events would be highly beneficial.
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.