[ref. y2731417] Conservation Manager - GLA13255 - Glasgow
Job Description
Glasgow Life is looking for a Conservation Manager to join us on a full time, permanent contract.
As Conservation Manager you will be leading our in-demand museums, special collections and archives conservation team. You will lead a team of specialist conservators based at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre and Mitchell Library with responsibility for the city’s collections.
More about our Museums and Collections teams
As Conservation Manager you’ll be joining our Glasgow Life Museums team. From The Burrell Collection to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, our museums are free for everyone to access. We’re committed to making sure people experience our world-class collections and have the chance to engage with our rich heritage.The cultural programmes we provide bring value to people’s lives. Read more on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums
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 role
As Conservation Manager, you’ll lead the team which supports the maintenance, physical care and conservation of the City’s Museum collection, Library Special Collections and the City’s Archives which are held across the city’s museum buildings and at the Mitchell Library.You will be responsible for developing programmes of conservation work that enable safe use of the collections and for maintaining and developing conservation practice across all disciplines. Reporting to the Senior Museum Manager (Collections and Programming) and working alongside an established team.
The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as Conservation Manager, you’ll need:- A relevant degree or equivalent experience is essential. A relevant post graduate degree is desirable.
- Professional accreditation is desirable.
- Experience of working with a major collection and managing teams is essential
is essential.
- Demonstrable experience of project planning and resource management is essential. Direct experience of major capital projects and experience of project management methodology e.g. PRINCE2 is desirable.
- Experience of a range of sector relationships in the community, voluntary, public and private sectors is essential.
Our city-wide contracts mean you will be flexible to work in any of our locations.
We offer hybrid working for some roles, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will agree these days with you, if suitable. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative working.
Our Glasgow Museums Resource Centre has great links to public transport and free parking.
This role is working full time 35 hours per week.
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 23rd March and interviews are provisionally scheduled for 31st March.
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