Job Description
Glasgow Life is looking for 2 Museum Technicians (Collections) 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 Museum Technician (Collections) you’ll be joining our Glasgow Life Museums team working on this exciting transformational project of the Peoples 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
The role
As a Museum Technician (Collections) you’ll be an integral part of the team supporting the delivery of the Peoples Palace and Winter Gardens project. Duties will include:
- Handling objects appropriately, liaising with Curators, Conservators, and other Museum Professionals to ensure that all necessary action is taken to ensure their safety.
- Moving and packing of objects in store and on location as required in accordance with handling procedures, using specialist handling equipment.
- Safe loading/transporting and driving of museum vehicles ensuring that all relevant procedures for object and material movement are adhered to.
The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as a Museum Technician (Collections) you’ll need:
- Qualification in related subject or relevant experience
- Experience of handling, moving, packing storing and transporting museum objects
- Evidence of awareness of collections care requirements
- Experience of Lifting and Handling and ability to assess equipment necessary and appropriate use
- To demonstrate ability to work as part of a team, to be proactive, assess work requirements and be able to use initiative.
You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.
Our city-wide contracts mean you will be flexible to work in any of our locations. This post is city wide however your primary location will be Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) with occasional working at other Glasgow Museums Venues. GMRC has great links to public transport and there is free parking in the venue carpark.
This role is working Monday – Friday from 08:00-16:00
This position requires a Basic Disclosure. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their Disclosure.
A valid driving licence check is required for this position.
If offer is made to internal employee (Glasgow Life or Council Family), at the end of the temporary period, eligible employees will have a right to return to a role of their substantive grade within the council family as a minimum. Employees are required to inform their current manager prior to submitting an application.
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 1st September and interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 9th September 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!
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 help put on world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation.
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
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. 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
