Project & Service Development Officer - GLA14313

Glasgow Life; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community engagement organization in Glasgow seeks a Project & Service Development Officer to manage projects and support community initiatives. The role involves leading efforts in developing the new Baillieston Community Hub and requires strong planning, coordination and communication skills. Join us to promote active and engaged lifestyles in Glasgow through sports and community services.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus public holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Membership discounts

Flexible work policies

Qualifications

• Strong planning and coordination skills essential.
• Experience delivering results in project management context required.
• Excellent communication skills in verbal, written, and graphic forms expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational delivery strategy for new community hub.
• Develop business cases and project briefs.
• Support frontline services through team efforts.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Collaborative working

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification in capital, construction, or economic development

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a Project & Service Development Officer to join Glasgow Sport\'s Commercial & Development Team on a 3 year, full time, fixed term contract. You\'ll be part of a team which positively shapes a portfolio of world-renowned sport, cultural and community venues. Interested? Then keep reading below.

The Project & Service Development Officer role is full of complex challenges and exciting possibilities. You\'ll operate in an agile environment, which embraces change and new thinking through public engagement, design, and service delivery.

We are recruiting someone who will grasp this challenge and assist in how we redefine our estate. On top of that, continue to deliver excellent projects and programmes for the people of Glasgow and the visitors to the city.

You\'ll be an essential part of the Commercial & Development Team who support our frontline services. The Project & Service Development Officer will lead, and project manage on the operational delivery strategy in the approaching launch of the new Baillieston Community Hub. The team is also central to the brief writing, business case development and project delivery required as part of the informed client role which Glasgow Life delivers on behalf of Glasgow City Council.

The Commercial & Development Team is a core part of Glasgow Sport, playing your part in encouraging people to live an active Glasgow life. Through sport and physical activity, we promote inclusion and wellbeing throughout the city. From Glasgow Club to our Learn to Swim programmes, the services we provide allow people to experience the life-changing benefits of participating in sports at all levels

Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires the city\'s citizens and visitors to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. How do 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 help put on world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow\'s international reputation.

Interested in joining our team? Get in touch if you have:

Responsibilities

• Strong planning, coordination, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Experience in delivering results and collaborative working within project management, economic development, or a capital development-related context.
• Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.
• A relevant qualification with experience in either capital, construction or economic development projects.

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.

Learn more about Glasgow Life in our 10 Facts video in the Further Information section on MyJobScotland.

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

• 30 days\' holiday plus 6.5 public holidays (full-time); increases to 35 days after 5 years of service.
• Pension with Local Government Pension Scheme and generous employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.
• Discounts on Glasgow Club memberships, museum shops and online store; cycle-to-work scheme.
• Flexible and inclusive work policies; support for learning, development and career progression.

Please note that Glasgow Life is an Arm\'s Length External Organisation to Glasgow City Council. We are currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure, which may impact current salaries quoted in job adverts. To learn more, visit - https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation.

What\u2019s next

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?

Use the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section to guide your answers.

Important Dates

The closing date for this job is 11.59pm on 28 September 2025. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 13 October 2025.

Glasgow Life seeks to reflect the extraordinary diversity of our city at every level of our organisation and in our programmes. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applications from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Glasgow Life. To find out more about our commitment to equality and diversity visit https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer

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. Learn more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer

We\'re also committed to Fair Work First principles, including effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect for all our staff. Learn more about our approach to Fair Work First here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/about-us/fair-work-first

We\'re working hard to address underrepresentation in our workforce. We especially welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minority communities.

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We\'re excited to hear from you. Let\'s shape a great Glasgow life - together.

Further Information

For further information about working for us please refer to our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/work-with-us