Learning and Access Curator - (Fixed-Term)

Job Description

Glasgow Life is looking for a Learning & Access Curator to join us on a full-time, fixed term contract for a period up to 3 years, until October 2027.

More about the People’s Palace and our Museum team
As a Learning & Access Curator you’ll be joining our Glasgow Life Museums team working on the exciting transformation project of the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens.
The project will develop and create a community-led museum to become of one of the world’s most socially engaged and internationally significant local museums. With Glasgow’s social history at its heart, we will reintegrate the glasshouse and museum, to create a dynamic museum offer with new flexible space and facilities that meet audience needs. The building will be restored, will be more environmentally sustainable and help put the east end of Glasgow more on the tourist map.
Our museums are committed to making sure people experience our world-class collections and have the chance to engage with our rich heritage. The cultural programmes we provide bring value to people’s lives. Read more on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums

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 Learning & Access Curator you’ll be an integral part of the team by working on audience development, community engagement and partnerships to develop and co-produce new interpretation and learning opportunities through the redevelopment project. You will be an audience advocate, working closely with communities and playing a key role in supporting and informing the planning, co-production and delivery of new displays, services and learning programmes.

The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as a Learning & Access Curator you’ll need:
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practice in interpretation and co-production within museum, gallery or heritage context
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with a variety of partners, groups and organisations
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of lifelong learning practices and understanding of barriers to accessing museums
• Flexible, constructive, creative, problem-solving approach

You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.
This post is city wide however your primary location will be Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) with occasional working at the People’s Palace and other Glasgow Life Museums venues.

Our GMRC office has good links to public transport and free staff parking.

This role is working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with some weekend and evening work required.

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 19 January 2025 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 27 January.

 

 

 

 

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

This post is temporary for a period up to 31st October 2027.

For Fixed Term Roles - If offer is made to internal employee (Glasgow Life or Council Family), at the end of the temporary period, eligible employees, if agreed will have a right to return to a role at their substantive grade within the council family.

 

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