Ready, steady, get set to be paid to watch the Games

THE Commonwealth Games will be held in Birmingham this year, from July 28 to August 8, and you can watch the action live — and get paid for it — by taking one of the thousands of short-term jobs that they’ll need to fill.

There will be roles in security, stewarding, catering, retail, cleaning, transport, logistics and more, which will give you access to the Games as well as help you earn extra money over the summer. These temporary jobs will last from three weeks to three months so there’s quite a bit of flexibility. Many are particularly good for students looking for work in the summer holidays or anyone in between jobs who needs some money to tide them over. Sports fans should certainly apply! Go to birmingham2022.com/jobs to register your interest.

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