Job Description
Glasgow Life is looking for an Events Assistant – Venue Hire to join us on a 35hrs (full time) permanent contract. As Events Assistant you will be joining our in-demand Arts, Music & Cultural Venue team. You will be part of a dedicated team which supports Cultural Venue Hire.
More about our Arts and Music teams
As an Events Assistant – Venue Hire you’ll be joining our Glasgow Life Cultural Venue team. We provide people with valuable and meaningful experiences through arts and music. Our high-quality services, world-class events and festivals benefit the people of Glasgow. We help people experience the benefits of taking part in cultural programmes and events. These contribute to Glasgow's visitor economy. We make sure everyone gets the most out of Glasgow Life and use culture to promote inclusion and happiness. Read more on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-cultural-venues
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 Events Assistant – Venue Hire you’ll be an integral part of the team by supporting the Events Coordinators with the administration of concert and event bookings. Reporting to the Senior Events Coordinator and working alongside an established team.
The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as an Events Assistant – Venue Hire you’ll need:
• Ability to manage and deliver high quality work across multiple projects
• Good administrative skills with proven experience
• Diary management and administrative skills - diary system in use is Artifax Event
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Appropriate level of qualifications/training or employment experience in cultural and/or sporting events sector
You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.
This role will be working across Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and City Halls & Old Fruitmarket. Some of our roles are currently piloting hybrid working, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will agree these days with you. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative working.
This role is working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Please note this is a re advertisement and previous applicants should not re-apply.
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 8 December 2024 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 16 December 2024.
Benefits at Glasgow Life
- 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
- Option to buy extra annual leave
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- And much more!
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 Life, as an ALEO to 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 more information.
For further information about working for us please refer to our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/work-with-us
