Assistant Venue Manager

Job Description

We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here.

Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for an Assistant Venue Manager to join our Libraires and Communities team, based in the Mitchell Library, working as part of the Venue Management team.

Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. If you’re excited by the idea of being part of that, this could be the job for you.

What you need to know

Who can apply: This vacancy is open to current Glasgow Life colleagues only.

Hours: 35 per week worked over 5 days Monday – Saturday 07:30am – 20:20pm

Contract type: Fixed Term 12 months

Location: The Mitchell Library, Glasgow G3 7DN

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 Management team. The Venue Management team are responsible for the Mitchell Library back of house operations and security whilst contributing to the efficient running of events and also the safe and efficient running of the Mitchell Library.

The candidate:

If you’re interested in joining us as an Assistant Venue manager, you’ll need:

• Experience in a venue and staff management related position.
• Ability to supervise a team, allocating staff as appropriate and monitoring results.
• Must have experience of building and contractor management.
• Working knowledge of appropriate Health and Safety regulations.
• Good communication, customer service and influencing skills.

What you’ll do

Assist the Venue Manager in the supervision, development and motivation of the venue team including front and back of house security whilst contributing to the efficient running of events and also the safe and efficient running of the Mitchell Library complex.

Key duties include

• Liaise with external contractors, colleagues, programmers, and partners to ensure the effective delivery of services and safe operations of the venue.
• Plan and organise the work of the Mitchell attendants, allocating tasks, giving instruction as appropriate.
• Ensure the satisfactory presentation of the venue, log repairs and refer serious issues as necessary.
• Line management of employees, leading on ER tasks in accordance with Glasgow Life policy.
• Work with other Assistant Mangers to ensure staffing levels are maintained, responsible for the management of shift rotas, annual leave and similar operational admin tasks.

Who you are

We’re looking for someone with the right skills who brings energy to the role. If the following sounds like you, apply today!

Download the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section on MyJobScotland. Use this to shape your application and show how your experience aligns with the job.

When selecting candidates for interviews, managers will look for candidates who meet all the ‘essential’ criteria listed in the Person Specification. If there are many candidates, they may also consider desirable skills. So, include those if they apply to you.

What we offer

At Glasgow Life, our work changes lives. As a charity, we bring communities together and support wellbeing through sport, culture, heritage, and learning.

Learn more about Glasgow Life in our 10 Facts video in the Further Information section on MyJobScotland.

 

 

We support you to live a great life. Inside and outside of work. Some of our benefits include:

Holiday

When you join, you’ll get 30 days’ holiday. Plus 6.5 public holidays if you’re full-time. This increases to 35 days after 5 years of service.

Fancy a bit more time off? You can buy extra holiday too!

Pension

Join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a Defined Benefit scheme that provides you with a secure pension for later life.

Support

Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

Discounts

As a colleague, you can enjoy discounts on the things you love, from Glasgow Club memberships to our museum shops and our online store. We are also part of the cycle-to-work scheme, helping you stay active.

Flexibility and development

We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. We also offer support for learning, development and career progression.

Please note that Glasgow Life is an Arm’s Length External Organisation to Glasgow City Council. We are currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure. This may impact current salaries quoted in job adverts. To learn more, visit - https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation.

What’s next

To get started, complete our short application form. In this, you’ll fill out:

• Work history
• Qualifications/training
• Key questions like “Why are you a good fit for this role?”

Use the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section to guide your answers.

Important Dates:

The closing date for this job is 11.59pm on Sunday 12^th July. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing Monday 27^th July.

Who We Are

Our Libraries and Communities service is at the heart of life in Glasgow, providing welcoming spaces where everyone can learn, connect, and get support. Our Libraries are free, open to all, and offer places to read, relax, learn, and access digital resources. They help bridge the digital divide and provide practical support for people of all ages and backgrounds. Complementing this, our Communities teams provide safe, local spaces for learning, wellbeing, and connection. From drop-in sessions to lifelong learning programmes, they support every community across the city. Together, our Libraries and Communities services create inclusive places that enrich lives across Glasgow. Read more here - https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/libraries and https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/communities

Diversity and Fair Work at Glasgow Life

We’re working to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of Glasgow’s communities — where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be their full, authentic selves at work.

 

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Learn more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer

We’re also committed to Fair Work First principles, including effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect for all our staff. Learn more about our approach to Fair Work First here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/about-us/fair-work-first

 

We’re working hard to address underrepresentation in our workforce. We especially welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minority communities.

 

Ready to apply?

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We’re excited to hear from you. Let’s shape a great Glasgow life — together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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There are also a number of Accessibility Tools compatible with the myjobscotland website which may assist you with your application. More information on these can be found at https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/accessibility-statement.

Further Information

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