Senior Museums Manager

Job Description

Glasgow Life is looking for a Senior Museums Manager (Collections & Programming) to join us on a permanent, full-time basis. In this role you’ll be a member of Glasgow Life Museums senior management team who lead the service and manage one of the finest civic collections in Europe, caring for Glasgow’s collection of over five million items. Interested? Then keep reading.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that manages, cares for and provides access to the city’s museum and library special collections and the city’s archives; operates award winning museums and delivers a wide variety of public programmes and commercial activity. Increasingly we want to be more community-led and representative of our communities. On top of this, the team has significant experience of working with international partners and delivering major capital projects.

Working alongside colleagues across Glasgow Life and in partnership with Glasgow City Council, you will also have a role in delivering the capital programme at the People’s Palace and other emerging capital projects.

We’re looking for someone who will grasp all aspects of this role and help us continue to deliver exceptional access to our world-class collections and give people the chance to engage with the city’s rich heritage.
Read more on our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums

About Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires the city’s citizens and visitors to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. How do 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.

The candidate
Interested in joining our team? Get in touch if you have:
• Significant experience of working with a major museum collection, evidence of a strategic grasp of collections management issues and an understanding of the role of research in developing and evaluating museum content
• Experience of managing and motivating complex teams including professional and technical staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with internal and external stakeholders
• Constructive and analytical approach to problem-solving and a positive attitude to change
• Degree or relevant industry qualification with experience of managing and prioritising complex workloads and timescales

Important Dates: Closing date 16/2/25 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for week beginning 24/2/25

This position requires a Standard Disclosure. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their Disclosure.

Declaration of Interest applies.

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