Festival Manager - (Fixed-Term), (Part-Time) - GLA13128
Job Description
Glasgow Life is looking for a Festival Manager to join us on a full-time temporary contract. You will be part of a dedicated team which oversees and delivers Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Art. This a key role in the leadership of the festival, working closely with the Festival Director to ensure the successful realisation of the biennial festival and its long-term development.
About Glasgow International
Glasgow International is Scotland's biennial festival of contemporary art. Every two years the festival presents an array of artists' projects across Glasgow by international artists and those based locally, amplifying the city's identity as a vibrant and distinctive centre for artistic production, presentation and cultural organising.
More about Glasgow Life’s Arts and Music teams
Glasgow International is part of Glasgow Life’s Arts & Music team. The Arts & Music team provides 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 stage 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 roleAs a Festival Manager, you’ll be an integral part of the team by reporting to the Festival Director and working alongside colleagues involved in the programming and delivery of the festival. You will be tasked with key managerial, strategic, fundraising and administrative responsibilities.
The candidateIf you’re interested in joining us as a Festival Manager you’ll need:
- At least 5 years senior managerial experience within the contemporary arts or closely related sector
- Good knowledge of the art sector in Glasgow and Scotland
- Good communication and administrative skills with proven track record of delivering complex arts projects and events
- A proven track record in successfully raising funds from trusts, foundations, government agencies and individual donors
- The ability to think strategically and to generate policies and action plans to deliver results at organisational levels
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 office at Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE, has great links to public transport and parking nearby.
The working schedule for this role is 28 hours per week until 1 June 2025, and then 35 hours per week until 30 September 2026. Standard working hours are Mon-Fri from 10am to 6pm, with some evening and weekend working required. Flexible working hours can be arranged with your line manager.
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.
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.
Important Dates: Closing date 24 February 2025 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for week beginning 10 March 2025
Benefits at Glasgow Life- 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
- Option to buy extra annual leave
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- And much more!
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
The following alternative Application Packs can be requested in other format for example, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted out to you 2nd class within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request.Please note the closing date of the job advert if requesting this to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return to us.
Further Information
Please note that Glasgow Life, as an ALEO to Glasgow City Council, is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see
https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation for more information.
For further information about working for us please refer to our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/work-with-us