THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S OFFICE (CEO)
Responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the Office in support of the Executive’s strategic decisions; along with responsibilities for internal and external leadership at the Games.
The areas which sit under Chief Executive’s Office include:
- Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)
Delivers the Health and Safety Strategy in the lead up to, during the Games and the post-Games period. This will include the development and delivery of operational health and safety management systems and plans, setting out how we will plan for a safe Games and safe environments, how we will monitor the success of the arrangements and learn lessons from what goes well and where we need to improve.
- Programme Management and Integrated Planning (PIP)
Responsible for the oversight of Birmingham 2022’s planning phase and integrating multi-disciplinary teams to ensure fully coordinated, efficient delivery. As we approach the Games, PIP will ensure that Birmingham 2022 is ready to deliver the Games through a full programme of testing and readiness activities, from desktop exercises through to cross-partner readiness events.
- Sustainability
Responsible for delivering our sustainability strategy to make the Birmingham 2022 Games the most sustainable yet, including our commitment to make these the first carbon neutral Games. Responsible for implementing a sustainable events management system, working closely with all functional areas to ensure sustainability is prioritised in decision making. Through our cross-partner sustainability working group work closely with our partners to develop the sustainability legacy of the Games.
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Accessibility
Responsible for providing guidance and support to ensure accessibility is embedded across the Games. Working to ensure accessible venues, facilities and barrier free environments supported by inclusive processes and services the Games aims can create a safe, independent and dignified experience for all athletes, spectators, media and those involved with the Games.
- Legacy
Responsible for Legacy across Birmingham 2022 Organising Committee whilst also working closely with the cross-partner Legacy Team and Games partners. Working alongside local organisations to gain local knowledge, insight and expertise to influence the delivery of the Games with a particular focus on the long-term outcomes such as delivering social value and input to post Games evaluation.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Provides leadership, expertise and direction for EDI activities across Birmingham 2022; ensuring a comprehensive action plan is developed and implemented progressing towards achieving the organisation’s EDI goals. The role focuses on developing a workforce reflective of the West Midlands, delivering a highly accessible and inclusive Games, creating a fair, supportive and open culture throughout Games delivery, connecting communities with the Games through engagement, participation and educating and developing our shared understanding on issues of inequality.
CURRENT VACANCIES
There are currently no vacancies in this division, but you can register your interest in Birmingham 2022 as there will be plenty more roles to come. Register your interest here.
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