Brum 2022 Recruitment Underway
The first phase of recruitment for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has begun, supported by the launch of a dedicated jobs microsite.
Roles are being advertised across a number of core functional areas, including Finance, HR and Administration.
The successful candidates will be the first to join the newly-established Birmingham 2022 Organising Committee, whose team is expected to grow to 1,000 over the next four years.
It follows July’s appointment of John Crabtree as chair of the Organising Committee for Birmingham 2022.
Commenting on the launch of recruitment, Crabtree said: “This is an exciting time for the Games Partners as we begin the process of building the team that will support and lead a truly transformational moment in the history of Birmingham and the West Midlands.
“Over the next four years we will recruit over 1,000 people to deliver the Games, providing important employment and economic benefits to the region and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for jobseekers and professionals at all levels.
“We want a team that represents all the communities, talent and pride of the city, region and host nation – as well as showcase our ambitious, dynamic city to attract new candidates to the area. I know we have the passion and skills to deliver a “Games Made in Birmingham” and encourage people to visit the website for details on how to apply.”
Ian Reid, interim chief executive for Birmingham 2022, added: “Many of the operational roles advertised in this first phase do not require Games experience, so we hope as many people as possible put their hand up. Being on the journey from the very beginning is a particularly rewarding experience, so I hope we can attract some special candidates who can make their mark on Birmingham’s largest ever sporting and cultural event”.
The process to recruit a permanent chief executive for Birmingham 2022 is also underway, led by Odgers Berndtson.
Birmingham has a shorter-than-usual window in which to prepare the Commonwealth Games, having been awarded hosting rights only late last year.
The UK city, which replaces Durban, South Africa, as host, will stage the Games between July 27th and 7th August 2022.
With four years to go, organisers say the current focus of activities is on strategic planning, venue planning, recruitment, budget forecasting, early transport modelling and the start of a procurement programme.
