Glasgow Life Museums – Glasgow, UK
Location: Various locations throughout the City, Glasgow, G4 0QW
Contract Type: Temporary (Fixed-Term until October 2027)
Position Type: Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £33,654.48 – £39,089.87 per year
Closing Date: January 19, 2025
Interviews: Week commencing January 27, 2025
Glasgow Life is seeking a Learning & Access Curator to join the Glasgow Life Museums team and contribute to the exciting transformation project of the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens. The role focuses on developing and co-producing new learning and interpretation opportunities, enhancing audience engagement, and supporting community involvement in the redevelopment of the museum.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead audience development and community engagement initiatives.
- Collaborate with various partners, groups, and organizations to co-produce interpretation and learning programs.
- Act as an advocate for audiences, ensuring their needs are reflected in new displays, services, and learning programs.
- Work closely with the team to plan, develop, and deliver programs that highlight Glasgow’s social history and community engagement.
- Participate in the redevelopment project to help create a dynamic, community-led museum experience.
Candidate Requirements:
- Knowledge of best practices in interpretation and co-production within museum or heritage contexts.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse partners and stakeholders.
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
- Experience in lifelong learning practices and understanding barriers to museum access.
- Creative, flexible, and problem-solving approach.
Benefits:
- 30 days holiday plus 6.5 public holidays (increasing with service).
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Discounted Glasgow Club membership and museum shop discounts.
- Option to buy extra annual leave and cycle-to-work scheme.
