Job Description
Glasgow Life is looking for Libraries and Communities Co-ordinators to join us on 35-hour per week full-time permanent contracts.
As a Libraries and Communities Co-ordinator, you will be joining our in-demand Libraries and Communities service. You will be part of a dedicated team which supports the development and delivery of Libraries and Community Centres operated by Glasgow Life, ensuring that buildings and services meet the needs of local communities and service users and are managed as efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively as possible.
More about our Libraries and Communities teams:
As a Libraries and Communities Co-ordinator, you'll be joining our Glasgow Life Libraries and Communities service. The service includes Glasgow's 32 community libraries, the Mitchell Library, school libraries, community facilities, and services for early years, children and families, adult learning, inclusion and employability, and wellbeing, youth, and community development. Libraries provide a cultural and creative place for all ages. They offer a place to read for pleasure and purpose, and collections which support literacy development. Glasgow's Libraries also have e-lending, author talks, book groups, and festivals. People can access special collections as well as archives and family/local history. Libraries are also an important place where the digitally excluded can get online and access a range of resources. Community venues allow people to take part in a variety of cultural and sporting activities and also offer a range of learning and support services across the city. Our libraries and community facilities play a vital role in local communities and provide a wide range of programmes and activities.
About Glasgow Life:
Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. 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.
The role:
As a Libraries and Communities Co-ordinator, you'll be an integral part of the team by contributing to strategic management, planning, operations, development, and delivery of services within Libraries and Communities. Reporting to the Libraries and Communities Manager and working alongside an established team.
The candidate:
If you're interested in joining us as a Libraries and Communities Co-ordinator, you'll need:
* Project management skills
* Previous experience of managing budgets
* Previous experience of leading a team
* Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
* Previous experience of partnership working
You can read the full person specification for this role under the Job Attachments' section.
Our city-wide contracts mean you will be flexible to work in any of our locations.
This role will include evening and weekend working.
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 23rd Feb 2025 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 3rd 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.
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.
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