Job Description
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 an Arts Producer (Gaelic Arts) to join our Arts and Music team.
Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. If youre excited by the idea of being part of that, this could be the job for you.
What you need to know
Hours: 17.5 per week.
Contract type: Fixed Term until 31 March 2029
Pay details: The listed salary is for a full-time role. If youre applying for a part-time or bank job, we will calculate your pay on a pro-rata basis. The hourly rate is £20.57 per hour.
Location: Hybrid. You will spend part of your week at home, and part of your week in one of our offices.
What youll do
As an Arts Producer (Gaelic Arts), youll be a part of an established team, reporting to the Senior Arts Officer. Youll play an essential role in delivering the Gaelic Arts Plan and wider arts and music team programmes. Your work will make a visible and lasting difference. This could be:
* Supporting our communities
* Helping people get active
* Creating cultural experiences
* Or working behind the scenes to make it all happen
Who you are
Were looking for someone with the right skills who brings energy to the role. If the following sounds like you, apply today!
* Fluent spoken and written Gaelic
* Good communication skills and an understanding of how to deal with internal and external stakeholders in an occasionally complex working environment
* Strong project management skills with an ability to efficiently prioritise work to set and meet targets and deadlines
* Strong working knowledge of the arts and community sectors in Glasgow and Scotland
* Strong IT competencies with a thorough working knowledge of key software packages
* Ability to work within and manage delegated budgets
* Ability to work as part of a small team
* Ability to handle difficult situations calmly and sensitively
* Experience of administrative and general office duties, including financial admin
* Good organisational and time management skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Download the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section on MyJobScotland. Use this to shape your application and show how your experience aligns with the job.
If you still have questions about the role, please contact us at Rona.Macdonald@Glasgowlife.org.uk to arrange an informal chat.
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, youll get 30 days holiday. Plus 6.5 public holidays if youre full-time. This increases to 35 days after 5 years of service.
Fancy a bit more time off? You can buy extra holiday too!
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.
Important Dates
The closing date for this job is 11.59pm on 3 May 2026. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 18 May.
Diversity and Fair Work at Glasgow Life
Were working to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of Glasgows communities – where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be their full, authentic selves at work.
Were 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 at https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer.
Were 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 at https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/about-us/fair-work-first.
Were working hard to address underrepresentation in our workforce. We especially welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minority communities.
For Fixed Term Roles – If offer is made to internal employee (Glasgow Life or Council Family), at the end of the temporary period, eligible employees, if agreed will have a right to return to a role at their substantive grade within the council family.
We want everyone to be able to apply. If you need the Application Pack in another format, like Braille, large print, or another language, please call us on 0141 287 1054.
If we need to post it to you, well send it by second‑class mail within three working days. Please allow enough time to complete and return your application before the closing date. If you think you might need more time because of accessibility needs, please get in touch and well be happy to help.
There are also a number of Accessibility Tools compatible with the myjobscotland website which may assist you with your application. More information on these can be found at https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/accessibility-statement.
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