Glasgow Life is the charity providing the support, inspiration and opportunity for Glasgow’s citizens to access the services that matter most to them. Working across museums, the arts, music, sport, world-class events, festivals, libraries, community facilities, and physical activity, learning and heritage programmes; the scale and reach of our activity makes a real and positive impact on the lives of Glasgow’s residents and creates unforgettable experiences for our visitors.
We are recruiting Glasgow Life Assistants (Libraries), to join our 3,000 strong team of dedicated staff and volunteers. You will be an Integral member of our libraries team providing frontline services within Glasgow Life
To be successful in this role you have the following skills and experience:
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to engage with and inspire a range of different audiences including children, young people & families.
- Ability to work as part of a team, but also work to own initiative.
- Proficient literacy and numeracy skills
- Good customer service skills
We believe in the transformational power of the services we provide for the citizens and visitors of Glasgow, and if you want to be a part of it, we’d love to hear from you.
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
Total Weekly Hours of Work - Ranging from 9 hours to 20 hours
Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.
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
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.
For further information about working for us please refer to our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/work-with-us