Learning & Access Curator (Fixed Term) (Part Time) - GLA13581

Glasgow Life; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading cultural organization as a Learning & Access Curator, focusing on community engagement and learning initiatives. This part-time role offers a chance to contribute to Glasgow's rich heritage through innovative programs and partnerships. Work in a dynamic team and help enhance access to world-class museum collections.

Benefits

30 days holiday allowance plus public holidays

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted Glasgow Club membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of best practices in museum interpretation.
• Experience in developing public programs for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Developing learning programs and community engagement initiatives.
• Supporting planning and delivery of museum displays and services.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Community Engagement

Job description

Job Description

Glasgow Life is looking for a Learning & Access Curator to join us on a part time, fixed term contract for a period up to 31 October 2027. As Learning & Access Curator you will be joining our in-demand Museums service. You will be part of a dedicated team which supports learning, access and engagement with the museum collections.

More about our Museums teams
As a Learning & Access Curator 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 Learning & Access Curator you'll be an integral part of our team by devising and implementing initiatives focused on community engagement, audience development and learning. Responsibilities include developing interpretation, learning programmes, events, volunteer opportunities, fostering partnerships, and contributing to audience research and advocacy. You will play a key role in supporting and informing the planning and delivery of our displays, services and 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 within a 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
Demonstrated experience of developing, delivering and evaluating public programmes for diverse audiences within a culture, art, heritage or community setting.
You can read the full person specification for this role under the Job Attachments' section.

We offer hybrid working for some roles, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will agree these days with you, if suitable. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative working.

Riverside Museum has great links to public transport and chargeable parking nearby.

This role is working four weekdays days per week, 9am to 5pm. Some occasional weekend or evening work may be 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 18 May 2025 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 2 June.

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.

These posts are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

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. 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

The following alternative Application Packs can be requested in other format for example, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone [phone]. Packs will be posted out to you 2nd class within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request. Please note the closing date of the job advert if requesting this to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return 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