Project Development Manager: Sauchiehall Street, Culture and Heritage District - (Fixed-Term)

Job Description

Glasgow Life is looking for a Project Development Manager: Culture and Heritage to join us on a full time, fixed term contract for a period up to 15 months until October 2025. As Project Development Manager: Culture and Heritage you will be joining our in-demand Arts, Music and Cultural Venues service. You will be part of a dedicated team which will support the development of Sauchiehall Street: Culture and Heritage District.

More about our Arts and Music teams
As a Project Development Manager: Culture and Heritage you’ll be joining our Glasgow Life Arts & Music team. We provide people with valuable and meaningful experiences through arts and music. Our high-quality services, world-class events and festivals benefit the people of Glasgow. We help people experience the benefits of taking part in cultural programmes and events. These contribute to Glasgow's visitor economy. We make sure everyone gets the most out of Glasgow Life and use culture to promote inclusion and happiness. Read more on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-cultural-venues

About Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We help put on world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.

The role
As a Project Development Manager: Culture and Heritage you’ll be an integral part of the team by leading the coordination of the development phase of Sauchiehall Street: Culture and Heritage District, which is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Reporting to Senior Projects and Programme Manager and working alongside new and existing colleagues as part of a newly established team.

The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as a Project Development Manager: Culture and Heritage, you’ll need:
• A relevant qualification in a culture or heritage discipline
• Experience of capital project development and arts commissioning
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of the complexities found in culture and heritage projects and be able to identify a range of approaches/solutions to ensure project success.
• Experience of planning complex projects taking account of multiple funding sources and stakeholders and effectively reporting progress, risks and issues.

You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.

Some of our roles are currently piloting hybrid working, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will agree these days with you. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative working.

Our Albion Street office has great links to public transport.

This role is working 35 hours per week over 5 days.

We believe in the transformational power of the programmes and events we provide for the people and visitors of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.

Important Dates: Closing date Sunday 28th April and interviews are provisionally scheduled for Thursday 9th and Friday 10th May.

 

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.

Benefits at Glasgow Life
• A holiday allowance of 30 days plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). This will rise to 35 days after 5 years
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – which pays 19.3% in employer contributions
• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible retirement
• Family-friendly policies

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life
We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer

Application Packs

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054.

Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request.

Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.

Further Information

For further information about working for us please refer to our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/work-with-us