Institution: Glasgow Life
Location: Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, Glasgow, G53 7NN
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £36,272.27 – £42,116.92 per year
Application deadline: 12 April 2026 (11:59pm)
Interviews: Provisionally scheduled for 4 May 2026
Job Description
Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. The vision is to improve the lives of everyone in the city. To help achieve that, a Curator (European Art) is sought to join the Museums and Collections team. As Curator (European Art) you will support the research of the 8,000 European art objects held at Glasgow Life Museums and Collections. This post is full-time based at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre and working across other museum venues including Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and The Burrell Collection.
The teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. If the idea of being part of that is exciting, this could be the job for you.
What you need to know
Hours: 35 per week
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid. You will spend part of your week at home, and part of your week in one of the offices.
What you’ll do
As a Curator (European Art), you’ll be a part of an established team, reporting to the Senior Curator. You’ll play an essential role in researching and documenting the European Art 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 an internationally significant collection of European art. The collection comprises paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture from the period 1200 to 1960 including works from the Italian Renaissance, 19th century French Impressionism, and Dutch and Spanish Old Masters. A broad view of Europe is taken and the successful candidate will be expected to be an active participant in legacies of slavery and empire initiatives.
Who you are
The organisation is looking for someone with the right skills who brings energy to the role. If the following sounds like you, apply today:
- 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
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.
When selecting candidates for interviews, managers will look for candidates who meet all the ‘essential’ criteria listed in the Person Specification. If there are many candidates, desirable skills may also be considered.
What is offered
At Glasgow Life, the work changes lives. As a charity, it brings communities together and supports wellbeing through sport, culture, heritage, and learning.
Some of the 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.
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 additional support and a listening ear are needed. The free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
Discounts
As a colleague, discounts are available on a range of services, from Glasgow Club memberships to museum shops and the online store. There is also access to a cycle-to-work scheme.
Flexibility and development
Flexible and inclusive work policies help balance work and life. Support is also offered for learning, development and career progression.
Please note that Glasgow Life is an Arm’s Length External Organisation to Glasgow City Council and is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise which may impact salaries quoted.
What’s next
To apply, complete the application form. This includes:
- 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.
