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Glasgow Life

Assistant Venue Manager
£29,793.13 – £33,574.79
Location: Glasgow Royal concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3NY
Ref: GLA13957

Glasgow Life is looking for an Assistant Venue Manager to join us on 35 hours, full time, permanent contract. As Assistant Venue Manager you will be joining our in-demand Cultural Venues team. You will be part of a dedicated team which supports Cultural Venues Operations.
More about our Arts and Music teams
As an Assistant Venue Manager, 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 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 an Assistant Venue Manager you’ll be an integral part of the team by contributing to the successful operational management of our venues. Reporting to the Venue Manager you will be working alongside an established team.
The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as aa Assistant Venue Manager you’ll need:
• Experience in a venue management related position
• Experience of supervising the work of a team, allocating staff as appropriate and monitoring results
• Experience of events management including duty management, planning for events, and managing health and safety
• Good communication, customer service and influencing skills
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 involves working flexible shifts including evenings and weekends to meet the demands of the service.
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 10th August 2025 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 18th August 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

To apply for this vacancy online please visit Assistant Venue Manager – GLA13957 | Glasgow Life | myjobscotland
Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 10TH August 2025

Information is available in alternative formats, on request.

Application Deadline: Sunday 10/08/2025