Jobs in Glasgow, United States

Job Description

Glasgow Life is looking for a Project & Service Development Officer to join us on a 35 full time, permanent contract. As Project & Service Development Officer you will be joining our in-demand Glasgow Sport service, focusing on project management of service development initiatives and growing our partnerships across a range of sports and with strategic partners.

As a Project & Service Development Officer you’ll be joining our Glasgow Life Sport team, 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. Read more on our website: Glasgow Life Sport.

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 and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.

As Project & Service Development Officer, you will be an integral part of the team by leading on the project management of service development initiatives and partnerships. You will lead and oversee the coordination of Glasgow Sport's capital and infrastructure investment programme and play a pivotal role in managing the governance structure necessary to deliver Glasgow Sport's vision for service development and reinvestment, aiming to enhance income generation while supporting social agendas, including addressing health inequalities. Reporting to our Commercial and Service Development Manager and collaborating with an established team.

If you’re interested in joining us as a Project & Service Development Officer you’ll need:

1. Relevant project management qualification or experience in project management, preferably within the Leisure industry.
2. The experience to drive and expand the commercial focus of Glasgow Sport, identifying and prioritising opportunities for new income streams.
3. Experience of planning complex projects taking account of multiple funding sources and stakeholders and effectively reporting progress, risks and issues.
4. Experience of contract tendering and procurement experience.
5. Effective planning, coordination, problem solving and organisational skills.

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. Our office bases at Commonwealth House in Glasgow City Centre and Emirates Arena in the east end of Glasgow both offer great links to public transport and Emirates Arena provides free parking. This role is working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with the requirement to work at times in evenings and weekends to meet our charity’s needs. 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.

Closing date 27 April and interviews are provisionally scheduled for 9 May.

• 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!

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: Equality and Diversity.

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 0141 287 1054. 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.

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 Job Evaluation for more information.

For further information about working for us please refer to our website: Working with Us.

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.