Outreach Assistant (Fixed Term) - GLA13592

Glasgow Life; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Outreach Assistant, where you will play a vital role in enhancing community engagement with world-class museum collections. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic team focused on outreach and learning, ensuring that diverse audiences across Glasgow can connect with rich cultural heritage. With a commitment to innovation and accessibility, you will help deliver impactful programs that inspire and enrich lives. If you're passionate about culture and community, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

30 days holiday allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted Glasgow Club membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Option to buy extra annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in the arts, culture, education, or community sector.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Enable access to museum collections for those unable to visit.
• Deliver innovative outreach activities and projects.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Community Engagement

Adaptability

Education

Experience in Arts/Culture/Education

Job description

Job Description

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

More about our Museums teams
As an Outreach 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 an Outreach Assistant you'll be an integral part of the team by enabling access to museum collections for those who can't or don't currently visit museums. You will use the collections as the focus for learning and community engagement by delivering innovative outreach activities and projects, enabling access, and developing resources to engage diverse audiences across Glasgow.

The candidate
If you're interested in joining us as an Outreach Assistant you'll need:
Experience of working in the arts/culture/education/community sector
Demonstrated organisational skills and adaptability, responding to change and challenges
Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to engage with a range of different audiences and build relationships with a variety of groups
Energy and enthusiasm for a delivery focused role

You can read the full person specification for this role under the Job Attachments' section.

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre has great links to public transport and free parking.

This role is working five days over seven, 9am to 5pm.

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.

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).

A valid driving licence is required for this position.

Important Dates: Closing date 18 May 2025 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 2 June 2025.

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