We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here.
Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Curator (Social History) to join our Museums and Collections team.
What you need to know
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid. You will spend part of your week at home, and part of your week in one of our offices.
What you’ll do
As a Curator (Social History), you will be part of an established team, reporting to the Senior Curator. You will play an essential role in researching and documenting the Social History collection and developing content for public programming. You will develop and manage the delivery of displays, publications, and other collections related projects. Glasgow Life Museums has a substantial collection relating to the history of Glasgow and the surrounding region that reflects the daily lives of the city’s inhabitants and Glasgow’s political and civic history. It offers opportunities to highlight themes of colonialism, disability, and LGBTQ+ histories, which have shaped the lives of Glaswegians. The successful candidate will contribute to our legacies of slavery and empire initiatives and help foreground the diverse experiences of Glasgow’s communities.
Who you are
* A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area
* Experience of using museum collections for research, learning and public engagement
* Experience in working with and advocating for communities as part of displays, exhibitions, and public programmes
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.
We support you to live a great life. Inside and outside of work. Some of our benefits include:
Holiday
When you join, you’ll get 30 days’ holiday. Plus 6.5 public holidays if you’re full-time. This increases to 35 days after 5 years of service.
Pension
Join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a Defined Benefit scheme that provides you with a secure pension for later life.
Support
Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
Discounts
As a colleague, you can enjoy discounts on the things you love, from Glasgow Club memberships to our museum shops and our online store. We are also part of the cycle-to-work scheme, helping you stay active.
Flexibility and development
We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. We also offer support for learning, development and career progression.
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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