Gallery Assistant - 10 Posts - (Part-Time)

Job DescriptionWe 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 Gallery Assistants to join our Museums team. Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. If you’re excited by the idea of being part of that, this could be the job for you. What you need to know Hours: 13.5 per week. 8 posts, a rotating schedule of every other weekend and 2 weekdays Hours: 13 per week. 1 post. Every weekend, Saturday and Sunday. Hours: 35 per week. 1 post. Full-time post, 5 days over 7, working every other weekend.   Contract type: Permanent Pay details: The listed salary is for a full-time role. If you’re applying for a part-time or bank job, we will calculate your pay on a pro-rata basis. The hourly rate is £14.37 per hour. Location: City-wide, with your main base discussed at interview. What you’ll do As a Gallery Assistant, you’ll be a part of an established team, reporting to the Assistant Museum Manager. You’ll play an essential role in welcoming visitors to the Museums, delivering excellent customer service. 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 We’re looking for someone with the right skills who brings energy to the role. If the following sounds like you, apply today! We’re looking for: Experience working as front of house staff Flexible attitude to working hours and location Strong people and communication skills Basic literacy and numeracy, and good IT 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. 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, they may also consider desirable skills. So, include those if they apply to you. 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. Learn more about Glasgow Life in our 10 Facts video in the Further Information section on MyJobScotland. 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. 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. Please note that Glasgow Life is an Arm’s Length External Organisation to Glasgow City Council. We are currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure. This may impact current salaries quoted in job adverts. To learn more, visit - https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation. What’s next To get started, complete our short application form. In this, you’ll fill out: 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. Important Dates: The closing date for this job is 11.59pm on 26th April. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 4th May. Who We Are   Our Museums service, managed by Glasgow Life on behalf of the community, cares for thousands of years of history. We take care of the city’s museum and library special collections, its archives, and operate award-winning museums, keeping them safe for future generations. We run talks, tours, workshops, and events, so people can explore and enjoy the collections. By connecting people with the city’s stories, our museums continue to enrich the lives of local people and visitors. Read more here - https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums   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