Glasgow Life Attendant
- Location:
- Glasgow City Halls Old Fruitmarket Candleriggs Glasgow, G1 1NQ
- Salary:
- £25,800.51 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
Job Description
Glasgow Life is looking for a Glasgow Life Attendant to join us on a 35-hour full time permanent contract.
As an Attendant you’ll be joining our Cultural Venues team and will work at City Halls & Old Fruitmarket where you will be helping to 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 a Glasgow Life Attendant, you’ll be an integral part of the team by being responsible for opening and securing the venues, operating the buildings’ alarm systems, cooperating with different departments, and building users, and assisting the venue management team with the day-to-day operation of a busy music and events venue. You will be reporting to the Assistant Venue Managers and be working alongside an established team.
The Candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as a Glasgow Life Attendant, you’ll need:
• Computer literacy (knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook is desirable)
• Customer Service Experience
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends
• Ability to work with minimum supervision (experience of being a key holder is desirable)
• Knowledge of basic health and safety is desirable
You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.
Our venues have great links to public transport.
General operating hours of the venue are City Halls & Old Fruitmarket: 07:00 – 19:00, Operational hours of the venue may vary dependant on events. This role is working a varied pattern of shifts which will include 7am to 3pm, 10am to 6pm, 12pm to 8pm or 5pm to 1am. Earlier or later finishes may be required according to the events taking place in the venues.
Important Dates: Closing date 15th September and interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 23rd September.
Only existing employees of Glasgow Life can apply for this vacancy.
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!
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.
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
For further information about working for us please refer to our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/work-with-us