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

Glasgow Life; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to cultural engagement as a Learning & Access Curator. This part-time role involves developing community initiatives and fostering partnerships to enhance access to collections. You will play a vital role in creating engaging learning programs and events, ensuring that diverse audiences can connect with Glasgow's rich heritage. With hybrid working arrangements and a commitment to inclusivity, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying generous benefits, including holiday entitlement and pension membership.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus 6.5 public holidays

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted Glasgow Club membership

Discounts in museum shops

Option to purchase extra annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement and audience development.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop initiatives for community engagement and audience development.
• Create interpretation and learning programmes for diverse audiences.

Skills

Knowledge of interpretation practices

Ability to build and maintain partnerships

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of lifelong learning and access barriers

Experience in developing public programmes

Job description

Job Description

Glasgow Life is looking for a Learning & Access Curator to join us on a part-time, fixed-term contract until 31 October 2027. As a Learning & Access Curator, you will support our Museums service, focusing on learning, access, and engagement with collections.

About our Museums teams
Join our Glasgow Life Museums team, which includes The Burrell Collection and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Our museums are free and accessible to all, committed to engaging the community with our rich heritage. More information can be found on our website: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums.

About Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is a charity that promotes active, cultural, and sporting lifestyles through innovative programmes, events, and experiences that enhance the well-being of Glasgow’s residents and visitors.

The role
As a Learning & Access Curator, you will develop initiatives on community engagement, audience development, and learning. Responsibilities include creating interpretation, learning programmes, events, volunteer opportunities, and fostering partnerships to support our displays and programmes.

The candidate
Candidates should have:

• Knowledge of interpretation practices in museums or heritage contexts
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of lifelong learning and access barriers
• Experience in developing and evaluating public programmes for diverse audiences

Details are available in the full person specification under 'Job Attachments'.

We offer hybrid working arrangements, with some days in the office and some at home, as agreed with your line manager. Riverside Museum is accessible via public transport and parking is available nearby.

The role involves working four weekdays, 9 am to 5 pm, with occasional weekends or evenings.

We value the transformational impact of our programmes and welcome your application to join us.

Important Dates: Closing date: 18 May 2025. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 2 June.

Note: Membership of the PVG Scheme is required, and candidates will need to pay for their PVG checks. The position is covered under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended). Salary is pro-rata.

Benefits at Glasgow Life

• 30 days holiday plus 6.5 public holidays (full-time equivalent). After 5 years, entitlement increases to 35 days.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and discounts in museum shops and online store
• Option to purchase extra annual leave
• And more!

Diversity at Glasgow Life

We are committed to reflecting Glasgow’s diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace. We are Disability Confident and Carer Positive employers, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. More information is available at https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer.

Application Packs

Alternative formats such as Braille or audio can be requested by calling 0141 287 1054. Packs will be sent via second-class post within three working days of your request. Please ensure you request early, considering the application deadline.

Further Information

As an ALEO of Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Life is currently updating its pay and grading structures, which may affect salary details in job adverts.