Application Deadline: 13/04/2025

As a Gallery Assistant you’ll be joining our Glasgow Life Museums team. From The Burrell Collection to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, our museums are free for everyone to access. We’re 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 Gallery Assistant, you’ll be an integral part of the team run by Museums & Collections. Reporting to an Assistant Museum Manager and working alongside an established team.

The candidate

If you’re interested in joining us as a Gallery Assistant you’ll need:

•Experience working as front of house staff.

•Flexible attitude to working hours and location.

•Strong people and communication skills.

•Basic literacy and numeracy and IT skills.

The available hours for the part time roles are as follows, please indicate your preference in your application form:

• Permanent Contract – 13.5 hrs on a rotating schedule which includes alternate weekends, 2 days per week

• Permanent Contract – 13 hrs working each weekend, 7hrs Saturday, 6hrs Sunday

We are also recruiting for Full-Time Gallery Assistants, please see the separate advertisement for these roles.

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.

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 13th April 2025 with interviews provisionally scheduled for week commencing 21st April 2025

Salary for this post will be pro - rata.

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. 

To apply for this vacancy online please visit https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/glasgow/glasgow-life/jobs/gallery-assistant-part-time-11-posts-418288

Information is available in alternative formats, on request.

Wage per hour:

£24,371.18 - £25,861.29

Hours: 13.5 HOURS PER WEEK

Interviews provisionally scheduled for week commencing 21st April 2025