Lead arts and music for Glasgow Life, delivering inclusive, strategic cultural programmes as part of Glasgow’s Culture Strategy 2024–2030.
£79,347.68 – £91,983.64
Location: Albion St, G1 1LH
Ref: GLA13580
Glasgow Life is recruiting a Head of Arts and Music on a full-time, permanent contract. This is a senior leadership role driving the strategic and operational delivery of arts and music across the city. As lead officer for Glasgow’s Culture Strategy 2024–2030, you’ll help shape programmes that are inclusive, innovative and impactful. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team and contribute to organisation-wide planning and transformation, helping ensure that culture continues to enhance the wellbeing and vibrancy of Glasgow’s communities and economy.
Glasgow Life’s Arts & Music teams deliver meaningful, high-quality cultural experiences. From major festivals and venue programming to community-led initiatives, we promote inclusion, support wellbeing, and strengthen the visitor economy.
About you
You’ll have:
• Degree-level education or equivalent senior experience in cultural policy, arts management or creative leadership
• Proven strategic leadership and experience managing large teams in arts, culture or music
• Strong financial skills and understanding of public/third sector funding
• Experience creating inclusive cultural programmes with and for diverse communities
See the full person specification in the Candidate Brochure under ‘Job Attachments’ in MyJobScotland.
• Closing date: 1 June
• Interviews: Week commencing 9 June
• Declaration of Interest applies
• Hybrid working available
We believe in the transformative power of culture. If you’d like to lead change and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits at Glasgow Life
• 30 days holiday + 6.5 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts on Glasgow Club, shops and online store
• Cycle-to-work scheme and more
Diversity matters at Glasgow Life
We’re determined to reflect Glasgow’s extraordinary diversity in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to build 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 welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Learn more: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer
Location: Glasgow City
For further information, please contact glrecruitment@glasgowlife.org.uk (Amna Giurgiu ), or call 0141 287 4350, or visit https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/glasgow/glasgow-life/jobs/head-arts-and-music-422384
The deadline is Sunday 01 June 2025 at 23:59.