Trivandi has fired the starting gun on plans to hire hundreds of people in and around Glasgow, following its appointment as the official event delivery partner of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The global events company – which has offices in the UK, the Middle East, and Australia – has set a target to recruit 60% of the workforce from the city and its surrounding areas with dedicated opportunities for unemployed residents, students, and people with accessibility needs through local social enterprises and education providers.
Building on the transformative employment legacy of Glasgow 2014, Trivandi wants to demonstrate how the Commonwealth Games experience can act as a launchpad for Scottish people to build careers on the global stage. The company is now actively seeking recruits with a passion for sports and events for Games roles, offering training in transferable skills that can launch international careers.
Glasgow 2026 will take place next summer between 23 July – 2 August 2026, featuring 10 sports and welcoming 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories. The Games promise a new and replicable model for future hosts delivering global events that are financially responsible, environmentally sustainable and socially transformative.
Central to Trivandi’s approach is knowledge transfer through its Trivandi Academy, which will use its Chartered Management Institute-accredited programme to train people hired for Glasgow 2026 in major event planning and delivery, while providing internationally recognised certifications.
Trivandi is also prioritising local suppliers during the Games, providing Scottish businesses with global visibility and export opportunities, as well as further support for local jobs.
Alison Giles, Director of Trivandi Academy, said: “The opportunities created during the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games led to many people from the city building exciting careers in events that have taken them around the world – with some returning to bring that experience back to Glasgow for the 2026 Games.
“The Trivandi Academy will create similar pathways for local talent to not just deliver these Games, but to lead future major events across Scotland and beyond. We’re committed to empowering the next generation of event professionals who will carry Glasgow’s sporting legacy forward.”
Unlike traditional event delivery models, Trivandi will operate as an embedded partner, working hand-in-glove in the same office space with the Glasgow 2026 Organising Company. The company will be responsible for the overlay and venue operations across all competition venues – including the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, Tollcross International Swimming Centre, and Scotstoun Stadium – transforming them into world-class Commonwealth Games facilities before returning them to their usual use.
Trivandi is also taking a circular economy approach to event delivery, which will see all temporary installations designed for reuse at future events rather than disposal. Led by The Bulb, Trivandi’s award-winning sustainability team, the Games will also create a database of sustainable venue management practices that will inform major events across the globe.
Phil Batty OBE, CEO, Glasgow 2026: “There is no better city than Glasgow to host this forward-thinking delivery model and change the future of how major multi-sport events are delivered. Our partnership with Trivandi signals our absolute confidence in delivering an exceptional Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next summer.
“Trivandi’s world-class expertise and shared values of innovation, inclusion and impact will ensure Glasgow 2026 is remembered not only for outstanding sport but for the positive legacy it creates for communities, businesses as well as future host nations and the next generation of world-class athletes.”
James Bulley OBE, CEO and Co-founder of Trivandi, added: “Glasgow 2026 represents a pivotal moment for the Commonwealth Sport Movement. Our commitment extends far beyond the Games themselves; we’re investing in Glasgow’s people, communities and sporting future.
“The legacy for Scotland will be substantial: another successful major event that will attract future competitions to the country, a trained workforce ready to deliver events in Scotland, the UK and around the world, and a supply chain exposed to a global audience that opens doors to international opportunities.”
Register your interest for event delivery roles and start your journey from Glasgow to the globe: http://www.trivandi.com/careers
