Curator (Global Majority) - Fixed Term (Part Time) - GLA14366

Glasgow Life; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity in Scotland is seeking a Curator (Global Majority) to enhance their Museums and Collections team. The role involves researching the Global Majority collection and developing engaging public programming. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and experience advocating for Global Majority communities. This hybrid position offers competitive benefits, including a generous holiday policy and pension contributions.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus public holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague discounts

Flexible work policies

Qualifications

• Experience using museum collections for research, learning and public engagement.
• Experience working with or advocating for Global Majority communities.
• A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area.

Responsibilities

• Research and document the Global Majority collection.
• Develop and manage display delivery, publications, and collections-related projects.
• Work with the Senior Curator as part of an established team.

Skills

Experience of using museum collections for research

Experience in working with or advocating for Global Majority communities

Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area

Education

Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area

Job description

Job Description

We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here.

Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Curator (Global Majority) to join our Museums and Collections team. This post is supported by the Art Fund as part of their Empowering Curators programme aimed at supporting the recruitment and development of global majority curators, to address a long-standing equality and diversity issue where this group is greatly underrepresented in the sector. By global majority we mean people who identify as Black, Asian, mixed and/or have been racialised as ethnic minorities'; these groups represent over 80% of the world's population).

Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. If you're excited by the idea of being part of that, this could be the job for you.

What you need to know

Hours: 21 per week.

Contract type: Fixed Term until 01/12/2028

Pay details: The listed salary is for a full-time role. If you're applying for a part-time or bank job, we will calculate your pay on a pro-rata basis.

Location: Hybrid. You will spend part of your week at home, and part of your week in one of our offices.

What you'll do

As a Curator (Global Majority), you'll be a part of an established team, reporting to the Senior Curator. You'll play an essential role in researching and documenting the Global Majority collection and developing content for public programming. You will develop and manage the delivery of displays, publications and other collections-related projects. The Global Majority collection includes significant material from Africa, Oceania, South Asia and the Americas.

Who you are

We're looking for someone with the right skills who brings energy to the role. If the following sounds like you, apply today!

We're looking for:

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area
• Experience of using museum collections for research, learning and public engagement
• Experience in working with or advocating for Global Majority communities or lived experience within the community.

Download the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section on MyJobScotland. Use this to shape your application and show how your experience aligns with the job.

When selecting candidates for interviews, managers will look for candidates who meet all the essential' criteria listed in the Person Specification. If there are many candidates, they may also consider desirable skills. So, include those if they apply to you.

If you still have questions about the role, please contact us at [e-mail].

What we offer

At Glasgow Life, our work changes lives. As a charity, we bring communities together and support wellbeing through sport, culture, heritage, and learning.

We support you to live a great life. Inside and outside of work. Some of our benefits include:

• Holiday: When you join, you'll get 30 days' holiday. Plus 6.5 public holidays if you're full-time. This increases to 35 days after 5 years of service.
• Pension: Save for later life and join the Local Government Pension Scheme. Your future self will thank you. Our generous employer contribution will help you plan for the future.
• Support: Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
• Discounts: As a colleague, you can enjoy discounts on the things you love, from Glasgow Club memberships to our museum shops and our online store. We are also part of the cycle-to-work scheme, helping you stay active
• Flexibility and development: We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. We also offer support for learning, development and career progression.

Diversity and Fair Work at Glasgow Life

We're working to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of Glasgow's communities - where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be their full, authentic selves at work.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We're also committed to Fair Work First principles, including effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect for all our staff.

Ready to apply?

To get started, complete our short application form. In this, you'll fill out:

• Work history
• Qualifications/training
• Key questions like Why are you a good fit for this role?

Important Dates: The closing date for this job is 11.59pm on 19 October 2025. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 27 October 2025.