Assistant venue manager

Job Description

Glasgow Life is looking for an Assistant Venue manager to join us on a 35hrs full time permanent contract. As an assistant venue manager, you will be joining our in-demand Mitchell Library venue management team. You will be part of a dedicated team which supports Glasgow Life Libraries team.
More about our Libraries teams
As an Assistant Venue manager, you’ll be joining our Glasgow Life Libraries team. Libraries provide a cultural and creative place for all ages. They offer a place to read for pleasure and purpose, and collections which support literacy development. Glasgow's Libraries also have e-lending, author talks, book groups and festivals. People can access special collections as well as archives and family/local history. Libraries are also an important place where the digitally excluded can get online and access a range of resources. Read more on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/libraries

About Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We stage world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.

The role
As an Assistant Venue manager, you’ll be an integral part of the team, you will be assisting the Venue Manager in the supervision, development and motivation of the venue team including front of house and security contributing to the efficient running of events and also the safe and efficient running of the Mitchell Library complex.
The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as an Assistant Venue manager, you’ll need:
• Experience in a managing a venue, with staff management related position.
• Ability to supervise the work of a team, allocating staff as appropriate and monitoring results.
• Experience of building and contractor management.
• Working knowledge of appropriate Health and Safety regulations.
• Good communication, customer service and influencing skills.

You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.
The Mitchell Library has great links to public transport and parking nearby.
This role is working 5 days over 6, Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm.

We believe in the transformational power of the programmes and events we provide for the people and visitors of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.
Important Dates: Closing date sunday 4th August and interviews are provisionally scheduled for week begining 12th August.
Benefits at Glasgow Life
• A holiday allowance of 30 days plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). This will rise to 35 days after 5 years
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – which pays 19.3% in employer contributions
• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible retirement
• Family-friendly policies

 

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life
We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer

Application Packs

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054.

Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request.

Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.

Further Information

Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see
https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation

 

For further information about working for us please refer to our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/work-with-us