Head of Arts and Music (Glasgow Life)

Glasgow Life; Broadstairs; Hybrid; GBP 79,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Arts and Music to oversee strategic cultural programmes in Glasgow. This senior role involves managing a multidisciplinary team and ensuring the delivery of inclusive, innovative initiatives that enhance the community's wellbeing and economy. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including 30 days holiday and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

30 days holiday + 6.5 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts on Glasgow Club, shops, and online store

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing large teams in arts, culture, or music.
• Experience creating inclusive cultural programs for diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategic and operational delivery of arts and music across Glasgow.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to enhance community wellbeing and economic vibrancy.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial skills

Inclusivity

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent in cultural policy, arts management, or creative leadership

Job description

Lead arts and music for Glasgow Life, delivering inclusive, strategic cultural programmes as part of Glasgow's Culture Strategy 2024-2030.

£79,347.68 - £91,983.64 | Location: Albion St, G1 1LH | Ref: GLA13580

Glasgow Life is recruiting a Head of Arts and Music on a full-time, permanent contract. This senior leadership role involves driving the strategic and operational delivery of arts and music across the city. As the lead officer for Glasgow's Culture Strategy 2024-2030, you'll help shape programmes that are inclusive, innovative, and impactful. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and contribute to organisation-wide planning and transformation, ensuring that culture continues to enhance the wellbeing and vibrancy of Glasgow's communities and economy.

Glasgow Life's Arts & Music teams deliver meaningful, high-quality cultural experiences, from major festivals and venue programming to community-led initiatives. We promote inclusion, support wellbeing, and strengthen the visitor economy.

About you

• Degree-level education or equivalent senior experience in cultural policy, arts management, or creative leadership
• Proven strategic leadership and experience managing large teams in arts, culture, or music
• Strong financial skills and understanding of public/third sector funding
• Experience creating inclusive cultural programmes with and for diverse communities

See the full person specification in the Candidate Brochure under Job Attachments in MyJobScotland.

Closing date: 1 June | Interviews: Week commencing 9 June | Hybrid working available

We believe in the transformative power of culture. If you'd like to lead change and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits at Glasgow Life

• 30 days holiday + 6.5 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts on Glasgow Club, shops, and online store
• Cycle-to-work scheme and more

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life

We are committed to reflecting Glasgow’s diversity in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Learn more here.

Location: Glasgow City

The deadline is Sunday, 1 June 2025 at 23:59.

This post was originally published on our Distil website.